Oh, June…It seems like we’ve been waiting all year for you. We’re ready to celebrate your arrival with all things summer cooking. From fresh produce to grilling favorites, we’re welcoming you with open arms.
And there are plenty of occasions along the way to keep us busy in the kitchen. So, without further ado, here are the recipes we can’t wait to make this month for picnicking, Father’s Day, Juneteenth, trips to the pool, and ordinary weeknights.
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Loaded Smashed Potato Salad
Jake Sternquist / Food Styling: Charlie Worthington / Prop Styling: Gabriel Greco
Meet the perfect potato salad to bring along wherever you’re going this summer. Toss together roasted, smashed potatoes with all the “loaded” fixings—from sour cream to bacon—for a creamy, satisfying dish. It packs well in the cooler, too.
Grinder Sliders
Jason Donnelly / Food Stylist: Holly Pressman / Prop Stylist: Natalie Ghazali
Need an easy meal to take to the pool or beach? Here’s another recipe to pack in the cooler. Stack meat, cheese, and a special grinder salad on Hawaiian rolls and call it lunch, dinner, or a midday snack that everyone will be grabbing.
Greek Bean and Chicken Salad
Allrecipes / Diana Moutsopoulos
Senior Editorial Director Diana Moutsopoulos has “a total winner” with this easy 15-minute meal. She explains, “A traditional Greek salad is my go-to salad every summer, but I wanted to make something that I could meal prep at the beginning of the week that would keep me satisfied. I added white beans and chicken to up the protein.” As the recipe page also notes, this will keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and works with any white bean or with chickpeas.
Sesame Snap Peas
Sesame and chili oils add depth of flavor and a hint of heat to sweet, crisp snap peas in this versatile side to enjoy all June long with anything from steak to chicken to fish. Allrecipes Allstar Soup Loving Nicole “Loved this recipe!” and suggested adding mushrooms to balance it out.
Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos
Jason Donnelly / Food Styling: Holly Dreesman / Prop Styling: Lexi Juhl, Dera Burreson
Take a note from recipe creator Juliana Hale and test these out: “These bang bang shrimp tacos take bang bang flavor to the next level. Fried shrimp is tossed in spicy mayo, sweet chili-Sriracha sauce, and nestled into tacos with crunchy red cabbage, onion, and avocado.”
Bloody Mary Pasta Salad
Robby Lozano / Food Styling: Julia Levy / Prop Styling: Keoshia McGhee
Since we can never get enough pasta, no matter what time of year it is, here’s an easy, yet crowd-pleasing riff on a favorite cocktail that gives noodles the most fun summer spin. “Bloody mary mix is a great base for a vinaigrette, and with extra horseradish, this dressing is just made for pasta,” ensures Moutsopoulos.
Turkey Spaghetti Zoodles
Allrecipes Member
Swap noodles for “zoodles” with zucchini we’re starting to stock up on this time of year. This is “a super simple one-pot dinner that’s low calorie, low carb, paleo, gluten-free, and takes just 10 minutes to make. This will be your go-to weeknight dinner! Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator up to 3 days,” says creator Megan Olson.
Chicken Koftas
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
Mix seasonings like onion, cilantro, mint, garlic, ginger, and jalapeño together with ground chicken and skewer these meatballs to throw on the grill. Serve with tzatziki sauce and a big salad, and you’ve got a tasty meal any night of the week.
Eggplant Mixed Grill
You can’t go wrong with these easy grilled veggies. As reviewer Gloria Burnette says, “I followed this recipe exactly and skewered eggplants, onions, mushrooms, and bell peppers after marinating them for 6 hours. They turned out amazing! I loved the fresh ingredients and will definitely be making this again!”
Simple Grilled Lamb Chops
DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS
Pamper the father figures with lamb chops that are a go-to for special occasion dinners. They’re “easy to prepare with a tasty garlicky marinade for flavorsome, juicy results,” according to the recipe page. Reviewer Ira goodstadt vouches for these, too: “Best lamb chops ever! My family loves them. Simple yet flavorful recipe.”
High Protein Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Nicole Russell
It may not exactly be soup weather, but that’s not stopping Associate Editor Patricia Kaowthumrong from trying this flavor-packed recipe from Allstar Nicole Russell. “This looks amazing!” The extra protein boost comes from beans and cottage cheese that get blended in.
Pizza Dough Breadsticks
Jason Donnelly / Food Styling: Holly Dreesman / Prop Styling: Natalie Ghazali
Now that school is out, we need easy snacks for those ever-hungry mouths. “These pizza dough breadsticks are quick and easy to make, and kids love them. I like to top mine off with mozzarella cheese, but served plain with just seasonings, they are equally as delicious,” says Allstar Yolanda Gutierrez. The best part? Aside from the store-bought shortcuts, these are totally customizable.
Strawberry Tiramisu Roll
Jason Donnelly / Food Styling: Holly Dreesman / Prop Styling: Lexi Juhl, Dera Burreson
Another dish to serve on Father’s Day, or any festive occasion in June, “This strawberry tiramisu roll is a pretty, tasty, and fun variation on tiramisu. The spiraled layers of mascarpone cream and ladyfingers are revealed when sliced. Use the ripest, juiciest berries you can find for the best flavor,” notes our test kitchen’s own Sarah Brekke.
Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble
Jason Donnelly / Food Styling: Holly Dreesman / Prop Styling: Lexi Juhl, Dera Burreson
Save some strawberries for this crumble, which highlights two spring darlings in a sweet and tart dessert with “a hint of lemon zest and the rich flavor of almonds,” according to the recipe page. Just don’t forget the ice cream on the side.
S’mores Cupcakes
Kim
Allstar Kim gives us a different way to make a summer favorite with these irresistible cupcakes. Though she warns they take time and effort, she says the “end result is a gorgeously delicious confection with a crisp graham cracker crust, rich chocolate cake middle, and a billowy toasted marshmallow frosting.” Yes, please!
Beermosa
Andrea Lobas
If there was ever a better drink for dads, we haven’t found it yet. And it might just be the drink of summer this year. To make the perfect “beermosa,” simply combine your favorite (perhaps fruit-forward) beer with orange juice for the easiest, most refreshing two-ingredient cocktail. Cheers!
