33 Best Summer Recipes from Our Bloggers

Summers are a time to enjoy the good things in life. Sunshine, family and of course, food. We've gone through all the recipes our bloggers had to offer and curated the 33 best summer recipes for this season. From salads to ice cream to great BBQ ideas, there's a little something for every occasion.

Welcome summer by enjoying some lighter eats, like this melon salad that takes only 10 minutes to make but totally changes your salad game. Bonus, it's got cheese. Yum.

Roasted strawberries? You have to try them to taste how unbelievably good they are. With fresh, in-season strawberries, cream cheese and buttermilk, this dessert is a great way to cool off after outdoor adventures.

Grill up some extra steak this weekend and use the leftovers to make this quick and easy lunch during the week. Swap steak for any other meat and it's still just as good! Plus, the wrap is perfect for little hands to hold.

Vibrant and fresh and made with the best things in the world: cream cheese, puff pastry and fresh raspberries—this fun, fresh and easy dessert is perfect in our books.

This easy, three-ingredient recipe will give your kids a health boost without them ever knowing it thanks to hidden Greek yogurt. These simple pops are 100% kid-approved.

This side dish is the perfect blend of Italian flavours and since it's easy to put together, we won't be surprised if it's on your menu every night of the week.

Made with watermelons, blueberries, kiwis and honeydew, these easy-to-make popsicles even look like watermelon slices and are sure to be a hit with your kids and their friends.

This sweet and salty dessert is super easy and sure to impress at your next party. Change it up by swapping out the fruits for your family's faves, or go with seasonal fruits during different times of the year.

Another meant-for-summer recipe, this fresh and tart lemon loaf will go perfectly with your morning coffee (sorry Starbucks). Don't be deterred by the long list of ingredients—it's well worth the effort.

A fun spin on classic potato salad, this simple recipe will be a hit at BBQs. Swapping the mayo for creamy avocado makes it a perfectly healthy yet satisfying summer dish.

Satisfy your sweet tooth cravings without any guilt. Paired with a creamy sauce that features honey and Greek yogurt, even the kids will love getting their hands on this snack.

Burgers and steaks may be classic grilling fare, but forgo the heavy lifting and switch it up with something lighter once in a while. This savoury recipe makes great use of in-season zucchini, and skewers make everything more fun. Add a colourful salad or a bed of rice and enjoy your new favourite meal.

A delish gluten- and dairy-free dessert, these bars are great for little hands, and the combination of sweet and tart will have everyone coming back for second and thirds.

This salad works as a side or as a meal on its own. Swap out the ingredients to match your preference (walnuts or pecans, blueberries or strawberries). Also, it has goat cheese. Need we say more?

As much as you and your kid love chasing down the ice cream truck for a slushee, this refreshing at-home recipe trumps anything you could get from something on wheels. Fruity flavours and cold drinks are best friends, so let them enjoy the summer together.

This simple recipe is great for summer snacking or entertaining. Buffalo mozzarella and heirloom tomatoes are a match made in heaven, and the sea salt adds a great touch.

You'll be eating this soft, creamy and chocolate-y ice cream by the bucket all summer long. In fact, it's so easy that you should just make a giant tupperware and hide it from the kids. You know you want to.

This beautiful salad has almost every colour in the rainbow and is perfect for picnics, BBQs and a little self-indulgence. And because it's packed with veggies and grains, you'll feel great eating it too.

Get a little day drinking in without any judge-y looks. These popsicles could be made from any of your favourite drink mixes, but margaritas are definitely a winner. Just make sure you hide them well and don't mix them up with the kid versions.

This slow cooker recipe is perfect for those days when you want a flavourful meal without working all day for it. And since it's so simple to cook, you can make larger amounts for a crowd and put out some buns for some easy build-your-own sandwiches.

This recipe is a great way to bring some fun to the dinner table by having the little ones assemble their own tacos. That way, they can pick and choose ingredients they think will work best—and come up with a creation they'll actually eat.

With only three-ingredients (two of them being fresh peaches and Greek yogurt), these peach-cicles are a treat that your kids are sure to love. And because you know what's in them, you'll love them too!

Give your tortilla chips something to get excited about. The mangos will give you that perfect sweetness, while jalapenos kick it up a notch. Great for the backyard, the kitchen or the couch during a movie.

Easy to make and easy to transport (hello picnics, treks to the cottage, potluck parties and more), this colourful salad will make a great side or light lunch. Let this dish sit and the beans will soak up the lemon juice for an added punch.

This 45-second recipe is a great way to get a punch of nutrients and vitamins in a quick and easy meal. Add chia or hemp seeds for even more nutrition, pour it in a portable glass and be ready for whatever the day throws at you.

We know that kids are always down with leaves of lettuce. Banish the green stuff, but keep the nutritious veggies, in this lettuce-less salad that's hearty, healthy, and toddler approved.

These sliders are simple and perfect as an appetizer for big hands, and great as a full meal for smaller ones. Topped with Dijon, white cheddar and baby arugula—perfect flavour pairings for barbequed beef.

Enjoy a quiet evening on the porch after the kids are asleep with good company and one of these mojitos in your hand. With nothing but a few simple ingredients, you can enjoy something a step up from that old fashioned lemonade.

This salad brings flavours from the Middle East and Mediterranean together and is packed with nutritious vegetables and great textures. Try it as a side or throw in some grilled meat to make it heartier.

Kebabs are a classic at BBQs, so graduate to the next level and make these at your next party. With a lemon and balsamic marinade, these kebabs are going to outshine any steak at the table.

Ice cream sandwiches scream summer, so have fun at home and create your own. Make the cookies into fun shapes for special occasions.

Perfect for backyard parties and sneaking in some flavour during a health-kick, this salad has great crunch and appeal that will make it a hit at every occasion, big or small.

Another summer BBQ staple, corn on the cob is simply the perfect side. Step it up a notch and add this herby butter. Easy to make and easy to keep, the butter will be ready for a cook-out anytime you are.