Whether you’re hosting a backyard gathering this month, planning a picnic in the park, or simply looking for new recipes to try at home, Here’s a list of mouthwatering recipes from Half-Baked Harvest that are perfect for this month!
Summer Fruit Plate
Whether you’re hosting or wanting a refreshing snack to have out for yourself or your family, this Summer Fruit Plate is the perfect choice. Throw in mixed berries, melons, stone fruits, tropical fruits, like mangos and/or pineapple, and of course fresh figs, and voila!
Charred Peppers with Marinated Feta and Tzatziki
This is one of my favourites – a great easy appetizer for outside summer entertaining. Cute little baby bell peppers thrown on the grill and cooked until charred, then tossed with garlic herb marinated feta cheese. Serve the peppers and cheese alongside creamy tzatziki sauce with soft pita or grilled bread. Enjoy warm or cold, this appetizer is delicious any way you serve it! Click here for the recipe.
Tomato, Peach, and Burrata Salad
This colourful Tomato, Peach, and Burrata salad is summer on a plate with the most delicious herb vinaigrette and plenty of sweet summer fruits and burrata cheese. Juicey cherry tomatoes, sweet peaches, and fresh basil tossed together with an herby, tangy honey vinaigrette. Serve this fresh summer salad over creamy burrata cheese and top with with toasted pumpkin seeds for a healthy crunch. It’s simple to throw together, but so fresh and flavourful!
Chipotle Salmon Burgers
Smoky, slightly spicy, chipotle-seasoned salmon burgers – these are a go-to during the summer. Pan-fried until crispy with melty Havarti cheese. Then sandwiched between toasted brioche buns with creamy, spicy-sweet chipotle mayo. These colourful and fresh salmon burgers are simple to make and full of so much flavour. Grab the recipe here.
Spicy Beer BBQ Chicken Skewers with Avocado Corn and Feta Salsa
Having friends or family over for a summer BBQ? These quick and simple Spicy Beer BBQ Chicken Skewers with Avocado Corn and Feta Salsa will be a hit. This homemade sweet-n-spicy chipotle honey BBQ sauce steals the show and makes these easy chicken skewers completely delicious. The side of salsa adds a crisp, salty bite with lots of fresh summer produce. Click here for the recipe!
Homemade Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars
These easy, Homemade Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars are the healthier dessert we all need to have stashed away in our freezers this month. Made simply with just 7 ingredients…creamy coconut milk, strawberry jam, vanilla, white chocolate, coconut oil, dried strawberries, and brown rice crispies. It does not get any simpler. They’re extra creamy, so fruity, and so very delicious. These pops are everyone’s favourite, from kids to adults. The perfect summer dessert!
These recipes from Half Baked Harvest are guaranteed to make your August meals memorable. So, grab your apron, gather your loved ones, and indulge in the deliciousness that this month has to offer. Happy cooking and bon appétit!
Note: All recipes are sourced from halfbakedharvest.com. Make sure to visit their website for more culinary inspiration and detailed instructions.
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