17 Quick & Easy Summer Recipes

Asian Charred Broccoli Salad

This crunch salad is tasty straight out of the pan, and it's also delicious chilled -- in the unlikely case there are leftovers!

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French Fish Stew

This sophisticated dish will taste like you slaved over the stove for hours. No one has to know it only took a few minutes!

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Coriander-Crusted Steak with Squash

To quickly crush whole spices, put them in a resealable plastic bag, then whack them with a rolling pin.

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Sangria Slushie

Because even adults need to get their slushie fix in the summertime.

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Goat Cheese Poppers

Party trick: serve these poppers in cupcake holders.

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Malted S'mores Ice Cream

Want to serve this ice cream in a cone? Before you scoop, stuff a mini marshmallow in the tip to prevent drips.

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Crispy Chicken Sandwiches

No need to wait in line at the deli when crispy chicken sammies are this easy to make at home.

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Loaded Potato-Parmesan Waffles with Eggs

For a Fourth of July take on fried eggs, place star-shaped metal cookie cutters in the skillet, crack an egg in each and cook until set.

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Curry Snack Mix

Coconut flakes and curry powder kick this classic trail mix recipe up a notch.

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Blueberry Coffee Cake Muffins

Best served fresh out of the oven with butter or jam (or both!).

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Sausage, Tomato & Fennel Shells

Fennel fronds have a mild, licorice-like flavor that's also great tossed in salads or sprinkled on grilled or roasted meat.

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Spiced Plum Crumble

Make the most of the warm weather with fruity desserts like this one.

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Watermelon-Mint Pops

For a cute little ice pop stand, turn a halved melon upside down, slice slits in the rind, then insert the sticks.

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Cherry Tabbouleh

Fresh cherries add a sophisticated sweetness to this classic Middle Eastern dish.

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Grilled Carrots with Carrot-Top Salsa Verde

Don't throw away those carrot greens -- chop 'em up and turn 'em into a lemony salsa dressing.

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Coconut-Crunch Shrimp

Everything tastes better with Thai sweet chili sauce!

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Mexican Wedge Salad

Cilantro, chorizo and jalapeños give this retro wedge salad a Mexican kick.

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