Easy Recipes to Enjoy All Summer Long

Cowboy Caviar Salad (Photo courtesy of Elite Jakob)

What are your go-to summer recipes? From refreshing sips to grilled favorites and sweet treats, here are some easy recipes to enjoy all summer long.

On the Grill:

Grilled Challah Caprese Salad

Grilled Challah Caprese Salad
The grilled challah Caprese salad is elevated with a super flavorful — and incredibly easy to make — balsamic glaze. [Get the recipe.]

Shwarma Chicken Kebab Recipe
Chicken kebabs can sometimes be boring. And dry. But this recipe is perfectly spiced, quick to make and oh-so-juicy. [Get the recipe.]

Smoked Grilled Salmon

Steve’s Smoked Grilled Salmon
Use cedar wood chips for a medium smoke flavor, or hickory wood chips for a thicker taste. [Get the recipe.]

Simple Light Summer Fish Kabobs
Looking for something lighter but delicious to add to your grill (or grill pan) this summer? Try this recipe from Huppit Bartov Miller. [Get the recipe.]

On the Side:

Elite’s Crunchy Coleslaw

Cowboy Caviar Salad
You can serve this cowboy caviar salad with grilled foods like chicken, fish or steak, but it’s also great with a side of tortilla chips. [Get the recipe.]

Elite’s Crunchy Coleslaw
Looking for a side dish that’s quick, easy and health? This crunchy coleslaw recipe by local cookbook author and foodie Elite Jakob fit the bill perfectly. [Get the recipe.]

Avocado and Radish Salad

Avocado and Radish Salad
Summertime dining should always be a fiesta of the senses! Just try this delicious avocado and radish salad recipes from Chevy Chase resident Pati Jinich, host of PBS’s “Pati’s Mexican Table.” [Get the recipe.]

For Dessert:

Tahini Marshmallow S’mores
Homemade marshmallows accented with creamy tahini provide an updated twist on traditional s’mores. [Get the recipe.]

Watermelon Arak Granita

Fresh Peach Melba Cobbler
Make the most of summer’s fresh peaches with this tasty dessert. [Get the recipe.]

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Watermelon–Arak Granita
Huppit Bartov Miller serves her watermelon granita with fresh lime zest, mint leaves and crumbled feta cheese. [Get the recipe.]

Drinks:

Limonana

Frozen Limonana
Limonana is a classic Israeli drink that combines freshly squeezed lemon juice and mint leaves for a unique lemonade treat. [Get the recipe.]

Home-made Gazoz
Fruit that’s past its prime can be used to make a delightful fizzy gazoz, Israel’s version of homemade soda. [Get the recipe.]

Need some help at the grill?

Steven Raichlen

Dara Bunjon talked grilling with Steven Raichlen, the Baltimore-raised host of PBS cooking shows “Barbecue University,” “Primal Grill,” “Project Smoke” and “Project Fire,” and author of more than 30 books, including “The Barbecue Bible” and “How To Grill.”

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