Nothing says summer like juicy, barbecued chicken and beef, tangy fruits and vegetables and sun-drenched Greek, Mexican and Italian flavors. These light, healthy and oh-so-delicious summer recipes will delight your taste buds while our frosty, fruit-laden desserts and beverages cool you down. Whether you're hosting a backyard party or simply planning a weeknight family meal, we've got the summer-fresh fare you're looking for!

Appetizer Recipes: Capture the easy spirit and sunny tastes of summer with spicy Mexican quesadillas and dips, barbecue kabobs, meatballs, wings and other fare ideal for any party or dinner starter.

• Ellie's Garlic "Fries"
• Ellie's Macaroni and Four Cheeses
• Ellie's Mushroom, Onion, and Basil Pizza
• Ellie's Black Bean Dip
• Lemon and Garlic Tiger Prawns
• Seven-Layer Tex-Mex Dip
• Chicken and Bacon Kabobs
• See our summer appetizer recipes

Salad Recipes: Toss healthy, seasonal fruits and vegetables with delicious pasta, chicken and even corn chips, and you've got the perfect recipe for a summer starter or meal.

• Smashed Potato Salad
• Ellie's All-Day Breakfast Salad
• Romaine Salad with Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette
• Sicilian Escarole Salad with Citrus Dressing
• Peach and Berry Salad
• Potato Salad with Buttermilk Dressing
• Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
• See our summer salad recipes

Barbecue Recipes: Make it a sizzling summer with chicken, salmon, beef kabobs and burgers that fire up your family's taste buds. Simply delicious!

• Barbecue Teriyaki Pork Kabobs
• Beer Marinated Ribs
• Grilled Chicken and Fruit Kabobs
• Mexican Kabobs
• Best-Ever Beef Burgers
• Chicken and Mango Kabobs
• Grilled Shrimp with Corn and Black-Bean Salad
• See our summer barbecue recipes

Dinner Recipes: Beat the heat with light, healthy meals that still deliver bold summertime flavors. Italian- and Mexican-inspired pastas, pizzas and fajitas offer thrills without the grill.

• Ellie's Chicken Parmesan
• Ellie's Crispy Chicken Fingers
• Ellie's Tricolore Penne with Chicken
• Ellie's Black Bean Mexican-Style Pizza
• Cinnamon and Lime Chicken Fajitas
• Spaghetti with Artichokes and Alfredo Sauce
• Peach BBQ Chicken
• See our summer dinner recipes

Dessert Recipes: Sweeten your summer with homemade ice cream, popsicles, cakes and pies that mix decadent chocolate with summer-fresh berries and fruit. Mmmm!

• Ellie' Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Lemony Cream Cheese Frosting
• Ellie's Triple Chocolate Cookies
• Ellie's Chocolate-Covered Banana Pops
• Ellie's Grilled Bananas with Chai Syrup
• Black Cherry Ice Cream
• Strawberry Lemonade Ice Pops
• Chocolate Pudding Pie
• See our summer dessert recipes

Beverage Recipes: Chill out with classic summer drinks like ice-cold lemonade, tropical smoothies and berry-laden milkshakes. Great taste and healthy antioxidants, too!

• Ellie's Blueberry Blast Smoothie
• Tropical Breakfast Smoothie
• Banana Bonkers
• Orange Smoothie
• Banana Ice Cream Shake
• Old-Fashioned Lemonade
• Raspberry Lime Rickey
• See our summer beverage recipes

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