15 Easy Summer Recipes To Try Before Fall Arrives

Livermore CA

03 September, 2021

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CALIFORNIA — Summer is the season of a bountiful variety of produce in the Golden State, and we've got just a narrowing window of time left before we transition to autumn: The season of crisp, vibrant leaves, pumpkin spice lattes and jack-o'-lanterns. But before you get lost in daydreams of pumpkin pie fresh out of the oven, there's still time to enjoy the best eats of summer! Whether you love to fire up the grill or bite into an heirloom tomato at its prime, you're sure to find something to love on this list of 15 of the best summer recipes from Patch readers and Editor Courtney Teague. (P.S. Don't forget to submit your favorite original or family recipes to be featured on Patch here or through the form below.) Mango-Brie Quesadillas + Creamy Lime Sauce The perfect balance of zesty, sweet, spicy and creamy, served with a sour cream-lime dipping sauce. Courtney Teague/feedthesoulblog.com Julie's Heirloom Tomato-Pesto Pie With creamy ricotta, you've got to check out this recipe for cheesy heirloom tomato pie with pesto and basil, courtesy of Patch reader Julie of Norwalk, California. How To Make Pesto While you're at it, why not learn to make your own pesto in 15 minutes or less. This zesty, smooth basil pesto needs minimal prep and jazzes up chicken, pasta, eggs and more. Courtney Teague/feedthesoulblog.com Tangy Bourbon-Chipotle BBQ Sauce This 5-ingredient BBQ sauce is ready after just 15 minutes on the stove. Use it as a marinade or store in the fridge. Courtney Teague/feedthesoulblog.com Summer Harvest Quiche With Zucchini + Corn This recipe is a hit with readers for a reason! An easy, cheesy quiche is made with fresh corn and zucchini perfect for brunch but hearty enough for the dinner table. Courtney Teague/feedthesoulblog.com Peaches + Cream Yogurt Loaf Cake This dreamy fresh peach dessert is an indulgent, beginner-friendly treat with just 7 main ingredients. Watch the video tutorial and see how simple this recipe is for yourself. Courtney Teague/feedthesoulblog.com Hatch Chile White Cheddar Mac And Cheese With 8 ingredients and 30 minutes, you can make this ultra-creamy, easy macaroni and cheese with mild Hatch green chiles. Courtney Teague/feedthesoulblog.com Marcie's Grilled Shrimp Marcie of San Francisco gave Patch readers the inside scoop on her crowd-pleasing lemony, garlicky recipe for grilled shrimp with cocktail sauce. Summery Lemon-Feta Pasta In 15 Minutes Looking for a light pasta dish? With a quick lemony, garlicky whipped feta sauce, sweet tomatoes and protein-packed chickpeas, this is a weeknight winner. Courtney Teague/feedthesoulblog.com Chorizo-Summer Veggie Soup + Tomatillos Got some veggies a little bit past their prime? The perfect solution: This bright, Mexican-inspired soup, loaded with veggies and smoky chorizo sausage. Courtney Teague/feedthesoulblog.com Gina's Fish + Ritz Cracker-Herb Crust Gina's go-to easy dinner recipe is a simple 5-ingredient fish with options for cooking in a microwave, oven or barbecue. Pineapple Barbecue Stuffed Peppers Pick some juicy, ripe bell peppers and get ready to stuff them with chicken or turkey, cheese and healthy, savory-sweet goodness. Courtney Teague/feedthesoulblog.com Chicken Zucchini Alfredo Pasta Made with garlic, rosemary and a creamy but light alfredo sauce. Don't feel guilty about grabbing seconds. Courtney Teague/feedthesoulblog.com Easy Oven-Roasted Salsa Verde Nothing says "party" like a fresh bowl of zesty roasted tomatillo salsa verde. It's easier to make than you might think. Courtney Teague/feedthesoulblog.com The Best Baked Tortilla Chips Ditch the Tostitos and grab your amigos! This 3-ingredient recipe makes zesty tortilla chips with a hint of heat, ready after 15 minutes in the oven. Courtney Teague/feedthesoulblog.com Patch Wants To Feature Your Recipe! Whether you're new to cooking or a seasoned veteran (pun intended), we want to feature your recipe as a Cooking with Courtney Reader Recipe of the Week. Use the form below to share your recipe. (Can't see the form? Click here or email your recipe to [email protected]) Cooking with Courtney is a weekly series featuring recipes by Patch Editor Courtney Teague. She also features reader recipe submissions in her Reader Recipe of the Week series. Keep up with her latest recipes on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter @feedthesoulblog.