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It is summertime and that can only mean one thing, it is time to fire up the grill, chop some salads, and enjoy all of those fresh flavors on a hot day! We LOVE summer cooking and a few favorites during this season are our Strawberry Chicken Salad, Blueberry Mojitos, & Smoked Baby Back Ribs!

Top down shot of a bowl of bbq chicken salad with avocado, black beans, red onion, corn and tomatoes.

BBQ Chicken Salad

30 minutes or less

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free 3030 mins or less

Top down shot of a big bowl of chopped avocado salad with grilled corn, feta, dill and green onion.

Avocado Salad (+ Basil Feta Dressing)

30 minutes or less

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free PBPlant-Based VVegetarian 3030 mins or less

Close up shot of a rack of grilled ribs with bbq sauce with one rib flipped so the juicy cut side is up.

BEST Grilled Ribs (ribs on the grill)

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free

Top down shot of a plate of balsamic grilled chicken thighs.

Balsamic Grilled Chicken

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free

The best grilled vegetable salad recipe.

Grilled Vegetable Salad

30 minutes or less

W30Whole30 PPaleo DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free PBPlant-Based VVegetarian 3030 mins or less

Grilled peach chicken on a plate with fresh basil, grilled peaches, fresh prosciutto and burrata cheese.

Peach Chicken

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free

Top down shot of a piece of grilled chicken caprese with chopped fresh basil on top and balsamic glaze.

Grilled Chicken Caprese

Bowl of strawberry chicken salad with poppyseed dressing.

Strawberry Chicken Salad

30 minutes or less

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free 3030 mins or less

A smash burger on a plate with melted cheese, burger sauce, bacon and pickles on a toasted bun.

Blackstone Smash Burgers

30 minutes or less

3030 mins or less

Metal tray with three beer brats in buns with onions and sauerkraut.

Best Beer Brats

30 minutes or less

DFDairy-Free 3030 mins or less

A plate of smoked baby back ribs, coleslaw, cornbread and baked beans.

Smoked Baby Back Ribs

W30Whole30 PPaleo DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free

Smoked Pork Shoulder

W30Whole30 PPaleo DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free

Top down shot of a bowl of homemade taco salad recipe with ground beef, cheese, chops and lettuce. Two spoons sticking out of the bowl.

Mom’s Taco Salad

30 minutes or less

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free 3030 mins or less

Bowl of late summer pasta with burrata, fresh basil and tomatoes.

Late Summer Pasta + Burrata

30 minutes or less

GFGluten-Free VVegetarian 3030 mins or less

Top down shot of a grilled pizza cut into slices with pepperoni on top surrounded by a bowl of pizza sauce and fresh basil.

Grilled Pizza (how to grill pizza)

30 minutes or less

DFDairy-Free VVegetarian 3030 mins or less

Top down shot of a bowl of green goddess salad with crispy shallots, avocado and green goddess dressing.

Ultimate Green Goddess Salad

30 minutes or less

GFGluten-Free PBPlant-Based VVegetarian 3030 mins or less

Someone holding a smash burger taco with shredded lettuce, burger sauce and pickles.

Smash Burger Tacos

30 minutes or less

3030 mins or less

A plate of grilled greek yogurt chicken with pickled onion, lemon, cucumber, pita bread, fresh herbs and tzatziki sauce.

Marinated Greek Yogurt Chicken

Top down shot of a plate of mojo chicken, rice and seasoned black beans with cilantro and orange slices.

Mojo Chicken

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free

Straight on shot of a grilled chicken sandwich on focaccia bun with pesto aioli, lettuce, melted cheese, avocado and pickled onions.

Ultimate Grilled Chicken Sandwich

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free

Top down shot of a big bowl of a Italian Chopped Salad with cucumbers, olives, onion, olives and cucumber.

Italian Chopped Salad

30 minutes or less

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free 3030 mins or less

Plate of pork belly tacos.

Pork Belly Tacos

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free

Top down close up shot of a small tray filled with Blackstone chicken fajitas, guacamole, sour cream and limes.

Blackstone Chicken Fajitas

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free

Someone holding a Blackstone chicken taco with cut up chicken, corn, tomatoes and a chipotle lime sauce.

Blackstone Chicken Tacos

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free

Top down shot of a bowl with blackened salmon bites, dill sauce and grilled corn salad over rice.

Blackened Salmon Bowl

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free

Top down shot of a big bowl of summer salad with grilled corn, burrata, basil vinaigrette, strawberries, avocado and tomatoes.

Ultimate Summer Salad

30 minutes or less

GFGluten-Free VVegetarian 3030 mins or less

A pickle brined chicken thigh on a plate next to a pickle.

Pickle Brine Chicken

W30Whole30 PPaleo DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free

BEST Stuffed Zucchini (Zucchini Boats)

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free

Top down shot of a grilled peruvian chicken thigh with peruvian green sauce on top on some white rice with pink quick pickled onions.

Grilled Peruvian Chicken (+ Green Sauce)

Top down shot of a big bowl of dill pickle pasta salad with white onions, dill and chopped pickles.

Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free VVegetarian

Three slices of smoked cornbread on a plate with butter and someone drizzling honey over top.

Smoked Cornbread

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free VVegetarian

Top down shot of a bowl of balsamic pasta salad with pine nuts, gorgonzola cheese, pine nuts, argula and red onion.

Balsamic Pasta Salad

GFGluten-Free VVegetarian

Top down shot of a grain salad with farro, grilled corn and zucchini, tomatoes, arugula and feta cheese.

BEST Summer Grain Salad

The best crab pasta salad recipe.

Crab Pasta Salad

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free

Close up top shot of a caprese pasta salad with bow tie pasta, tomato, mozzarella and basil.

Caprese Pasta Salad

GFGluten-Free VVegetarian

Bowl of zesty italian pasta salad.

Zesty Italian Pasta Salad

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free PBPlant-Based

A stack of corn fritters on a plate with fork next to it and dollop of sour cream on top with minced chives.

Corn Fritters

Top down shot of a bowl of couscous salad with cucumber, olives, tomatoes, chickpeas and onion.

CousCous Salad

30 minutes or less

DFDairy-Free VVegetarian 3030 mins or less

Top down shot of a glass bowl of mexican street corn pasta salad with lime wedges on top as well as chopped cilantro.

Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

GFGluten-Free VVegetarian

Top down shot of a bowl of caesar pasta salad with bow-tie pasta, parmesan cheese, croutons, dressing and romaine lettuce.

Caesar Pasta Salad

Beverages & Desserts

A margarita glass with a beer sticking out of it.

Beer Margarita

DFDairy-Free VVegetarian

The best strawberry smoothie recipe.

Delicious Strawberry Smoothie

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free PBPlant-Based VVegetarian

A glass of a watermelon cocktail with lime garnish.

Easy Watermelon Cocktail

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free PBPlant-Based VVegetarian

A smores bar on a plate.

Easy S’Mores Bars

GFGluten-Free VVegetarian

The best pina colada recipe.

Easy Pina Colada Recipe

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free PBPlant-Based VVegetarian

Side angle of a short glass filled with a frozen old fashioned and garnished with 3 cherries on a stick and orange peel.

Frozen Old Fashioned

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free VVegetarian

Straight on shot of a glass filled with a blueberry mojito on a marble board with fresh blueberries and fresh mint garnish.

Blueberry Mojito

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free VVegetarian

A blueberry crumb bar on a plate with a piece of lemon zest on top next to a fork and a few blueberries.

Blueberry Crumb Bars

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free VVegetarian

Mango Margarita

PPaleo DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free PBPlant-Based

A pitcher of margaritas with limes and ice.

Skinny Margarita Recipe (Pitcher Margaritas)

PPaleo DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free

Raspberry Smoothie (with almond milk)

PPaleo DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free PBPlant-Based

Refreshing Cucumber Vodka Water

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free

Straight on shot of a glass of mojito on a white plate with a flower next to it. The mojito has mint sticking out of it and a lime on the rim.

Mojito Recipe (how to make a mojito)

The best paloma mocktail recipe.

Paloma Mocktail

W30Whole30 DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free PBPlant-Based VVegetarian

A strawberry margarita in a glass with a lime inside and fresh strawberry for garnish.

Frozen Strawberry Margarita

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free VVegetarian

Straight on shot of a Michelada in a beer glass with Tajin rim and lime wedge with a Corona in the background.

Michelada

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free VVegetarian

A fresh watermelon spritzer recipe.

Watermelon Spritzer

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free PBPlant-Based

A strawberry mojito in a glass with extra strawberry slices and mint and lime garnish with flowers around the glass.

Strawberry Mojito

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free

The best recipe for strawberry shortcake popsicles.

Strawberry Shortcake Popsicles

DFDairy-Free PBPlant-Based VVegetarian

Straight on shot of a glass of white sangria with lemon, raspberries and blueberries.

White Sangria

DFDairy-Free VVegetarian

Cherry Smoothie

PPaleo DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free PBPlant-Based

A delicious blueberry banana smoothie recipe.

Blueberry Banana Smoothie

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free PBPlant-Based VVegetarian

A glass filled with a coffee smoothie on a marble board next to a pink flower.

Easy Coffee Smoothie

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free PBPlant-Based VVegetarian

A creamy pineapple smoothie recipe.

Creamy Pineapple Smoothie

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free PBPlant-Based VVegetarian

Close up shot of the corner section of 9x9 pan of blueberry crisp with two spoons sticking out.

Easy Blueberry Crisp

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free VVegetarian

Healthy Strawberry Shortcake on a plate with basil garnish.

Healthier Strawberry Shortcake

Top down shot of a plate of frozen yogurt bark pieces.

Frozen Yogurt Bark

GFGluten-Free VVegetarian

The best mango smoothie recipe.

Mango Smoothie

PPaleo DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free PBPlant-Based VVegetarian

Top down shot of two glasses of watermelon smoothie with small wedges of watermelon sticking out.

Watermelon Smoothie

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free PBPlant-Based VVegetarian

A stack of three strawberry rhubarb bars on a plate with two fresh strawberries next to them.

Strawberry Rhubarb Bars

Straight on shot of a glass of a paloma cocktail with grapefruit wedges inside and on the rim with a sprig of thyme sticking out.

Grapefruit Paloma Cocktail

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free

Top down shot of a skillet filled with a s'mores cookie with two scoops of ice cream on top and two spoons sticking out the side.

S’Mores Cookie Skillet

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free VVegetarian

A tall glass filled with a dragonfruit smoothie.

Dragonfruit Smoothie

PPaleo DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free PBPlant-Based

All Summer Recipes

A bowl of homemade bagel dip with cut up pieces of bagel around it.

Mary’s Bagel Dip

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free

Someone holding a street corn smash burger taco.

Street Corn Smash Burger Tacos

30 minutes or less

GFGluten-Free 3030 mins or less

Top down close up shot of a small tray filled with Blackstone chicken fajitas, guacamole, sour cream and limes.

Blackstone Chicken Fajitas

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free

Someone holding a Blackstone chicken taco with cut up chicken, corn, tomatoes and a chipotle lime sauce.

Blackstone Chicken Tacos

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free

Top down shot of a bowl of homemade taco salad recipe with ground beef, cheese, chops and lettuce. Two spoons sticking out of the bowl.

Mom’s Taco Salad

30 minutes or less

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free 3030 mins or less

Top down shot of a skillet filled with a s'mores cookie with two scoops of ice cream on top and two spoons sticking out the side.

S’Mores Cookie Skillet

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free VVegetarian

Straight on shot of a glass filled with a blueberry mojito on a marble board with fresh blueberries and fresh mint garnish.

Blueberry Mojito

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free VVegetarian

Top down shot of a big bowl of a Italian Chopped Salad with cucumbers, olives, onion, olives and cucumber.

Italian Chopped Salad

30 minutes or less

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free 3030 mins or less

Top down shot of a big bowl of chopped avocado salad with grilled corn, feta, dill and green onion.

Avocado Salad (+ Basil Feta Dressing)

30 minutes or less

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free PBPlant-Based VVegetarian 3030 mins or less

Side angle shot of someone using a tortilla chip to scoop out some taco dip from a casserole dish.

Easy Taco Dip

GFGluten-Free VVegetarian

Top down shot of a big bowl of summer salad with grilled corn, burrata, basil vinaigrette, strawberries, avocado and tomatoes.

Ultimate Summer Salad

30 minutes or less

GFGluten-Free VVegetarian 3030 mins or less

Top down shot of a big bowl of big mac salad with lettuce, shredded cheese, onions and burger pickles with big mac sauce on top.

Big Mac Salad

30 minutes or less

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free 3030 mins or less

Top down shot of a big bowl of dill pickle pasta salad with white onions, dill and chopped pickles.

Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free VVegetarian

A plate of hibachi chicken with some vegetables and fried rice, green onion and yum yum sauce drizzled on top.

Hibachi Chicken

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free

Top down shot of a grilled peruvian chicken thigh with peruvian green sauce on top on some white rice with pink quick pickled onions.

Grilled Peruvian Chicken (+ Green Sauce)

A smash burger on a plate with melted cheese, burger sauce, bacon and pickles on a toasted bun.

Blackstone Smash Burgers

30 minutes or less

3030 mins or less

Grilled peach chicken on a plate with fresh basil, grilled peaches, fresh prosciutto and burrata cheese.

Peach Chicken

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free

Top down shot of a plate of mojo chicken, rice and seasoned black beans with cilantro and orange slices.

Mojo Chicken

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free

Top down shot of two glasses of watermelon smoothie with small wedges of watermelon sticking out.

Watermelon Smoothie

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free PBPlant-Based VVegetarian

Close up shot of a rack of grilled ribs with bbq sauce with one rib flipped so the juicy cut side is up.

BEST Grilled Ribs (ribs on the grill)

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free

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