18 Must-Make Summer Recipes

By Jenn Segal

Now is the time to take advantage of the season’s best produce. From plum cake to ratatouille, all of these summer recipes should be on your bucket list.

Late Summer Plum Cake

Gently spiced, this jammy plum cake celebrates the summer-into-fall season. Serve it as a brunch cake or for dessert topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Burrata with Tomato-Peach Jam

On a bed of peppery arugula, burrata with tomato-peach jam makes a perfect starter or light meal.
Fresh Corn Salad

Summery and make-ahead, this fresh corn salad is tailor-made for a cookout.
Blueberry Muffins

Bursting with fresh blueberries with a tender crumb and sparkling sugar crust, these are simply the best blueberry muffins.
Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze

In this jazzed up Caprese salad, a balsamic glaze adds a pop of tangy-sweet flavor to every bite.
Zucchini Bread

This zucchini bread studded with walnuts and currants (or chocolate chips, if you prefer) is a great way to use up your summer zucchini.
Watermelon Gazpacho

This watermelon gazpacho ticks all the right boxes: you have the sweetness of the watermelon, acidity of the lime, and gentle heat of the ginger and chiles.
Guacamole

Easy to make and good for you, this classic guacamole is the ticket to wild popularity at any party you bring it to.
Raspberry & Cream Parfaits

Piled high with fresh raspberries and boozy whipped cream, these raspberry parfaits make a light and elegant dessert for summer.
Corn, Zucchini & Tomatoes with Goat Cheese

Need to the perfect side to jazz up simply grilled chicken, salmon, or steak? This corn, zucchini, and tomato sauté with creamy goat cheese will please all around.
Pasta Primavera

With roasted tomatoes, zucchini, and corn, this delicious pasta primavera is an ode to summer.
Blueberry Pancakes with Blueberry-Maple Syrup

These fluffy buttermilk pancakes are jam-packed with fresh blueberries and topped with homemade blueberry syrup. Yum!
Fresh Strawberry Cake

Jam-packed with fresh strawberries, this strawberry cake is one of simplest, most delicious cakes you’ll ever make.
Peach Cobbler

This rustic peach cobbler is made from sweet peaches, warm spices, and a homemade buttermilk biscuit topping.
Ratatouille

Ratatouille is a bright and chunky summer vegetable stew, rich with olive oil and fragrant with garlic and herbs.
Summer Peach & Burrata Salad with Prosciutto

This delicious spin on the Caprese salad features creamy burrata instead of mozzarella, sweet peaches in place of tomatoes, and a savory addition of prosciutto.
Slow-Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

Slow-roasted cherry tomatoes are intensely sweet and tangy. Add them to salads, pastas, pizza and more.
Cherry Pie

Create a timeless dessert with homemade cherry pie, where juicy cherries meet a perfectly baked, golden lattice crust. Serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate summer treat.