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39 Recipes We've Had On Repeat All Summer Long

Here are the summer recipes we can't get enough of, from chill cocktails and ice cream to crisp salads, easy burgers and more.
39 Recipes We've Had On Repeat All Summer Long

(Produced by: Stephanie Han Kim; Photography: Erik Putz; Food styling: Haley Polinsky; Prop styling: Madeleine Johari)

Summer's not over, in fact, some of our favourite produce is still piling into stores (fresh peaches and tomatoes anyone?), so we collected some of our summer recipes to celebrate the bounty of beautiful ingredients available to cook and bake with this season.

From sweet summer corn to ripe, juicy berries, now's your chance to cook up a highlight reel of this season's greatest hits.

Lobster, clam and mussels boil

Nothing like a seafood boil to round-out your summer. Feast on tender lobsters and mussels doused in velvety garlic butter. Get this lobster, clam and mussels boil recipe.

Lobster, clam, mussels, corn cobs, potatoes and beer on top of newspaper(Photo: Erik Putz; Produced by: Sun Ngo; Food styling: Ashley Denton; Prop styling: Madeleine Johari)

Frozen aperol float

Frozen aperol and grapefruit juice creates a slushy drink mix. Top it with bubbly wine for a refreshing treat. Get this frozen aperol float recipe.

Frozen aperol float in champagne sauce on a pink backgroundPhoto, Ashley Capp.

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Filipino grilled corn

With only 10 minutes of prep time, this side will become a go-to part of summer dinners. Get this Filipino grilled corn recipe.

Overhead shot of A few cobs of Filipino Grilled Corn on a green leafy backgroundPhoto, Ashley Capp. Food styling, Ashley Denton. Prop styling, Rayna Marlee Schwartz.

Grilled flank steak with avocado salsa

A fresh green salsa is a great way to upgrade barbecued protein. And this tangy parsley, tomato and avocado salsa is our go-to for quick-grilling flank steak. Get our flank steak with green salsa recipe.

Grilled flank steak recipe: sliced steak covered with tomato and avocada salad

Peach cobbler

The biscuit will absorb the juices from the fruit as it cools—so let your cobbler cool slightly before serving. (And don't forget a scoop of vanilla ice cream!) Get our classic peach cobbler recipe.

Peach cobbler topped with ice cream in a black bowlPhoto, Erik Putz.

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Broiled salmon Niçoise salad

Packed with fresh summer produce, we've been serving this epic salad for dinner all summer long. (You can't go wrong with jammy eggs, crunchy green beans fresh tomatoes and salmon. Plus, it makes a great next-day lunch.) Get our broiled salmon Niçoise salad recipe.

Mediterranean diet recipes: Overhead shot of an oval plate filled with tomatoes, green beans, radishes, salmon and soft-boiled eggs on a wooden table.Photo, Carmen Cheung. Food styling, Ashley Denton. Prop styling, Madeleine Johari.

Nordic potato salad

Sometimes you just want a break from romaine. This crunchy satisfying salad packs plenty of colour and international flavour—but no lettuce. Get this Nordic potato salad recipe.

No lettuce salads: Nordic Potato SaladPhoto, Erik Putz.

Red Lentil Burger recipe

Try a new style of burger tonight — you won't be disappointed. The texture is perfect, and the toppings (thinly sliced avocado, spinach, tangy yogurt-dill sauce, quick pickled red onions) bring it all home. Get our red lentil burger recipe

Red Lentil Burger recipePhoto, Erik Putz.

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Greek chicken skewers

A quick and easy Greek-inspired marinade makes these chicken skewers irresistibly delicious. Get our Greek chicken skewers recipe.

Overhead shot of chicken and lemon and cherry tomatoes on skewers on a blue oval platePhoto, Carmen Cheung. Food styling, Ashley Denton. Prop styling, Madeleine Johari.

Pesto-burrata salad

This dish allows juicy summer tomatoes to shine by pairing them with creamy burrata and garden-fresh pesto. Get this pesto-burrata salad recipe.

39 Recipes We've Had On Repeat All Summer LongPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

Crispy potato flake pickerel with tartar sauce

Crispy and flavourful pickerel paired perfectly with a tangy tartar sauce. Get this crispy potato flake pickerel with tartar sauce recipe.

A photo of crispy fried pickerel on an oval plate with lemon wedges and tartar sauce(Produced by Chantal Bragranza, Radiyah Chowdhury and Sun Ngo; Photography, food and prop styling: Kirsten Buck; Illustrations: Lianne Marie Leda Charlie)

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Spicy grilled chicken with strawberry-cucumber salad

Juicy grilled chicken and a refreshing strawberry-cucumber salad showcases the best the season has to offer. Get this spicy grilled chicken with strawberry-cucumber salad recipe.

Best ways to grill chicken: Spicy grilled chicken with strawberry-cucumber saladPhoto, Erik Putz.

Grilled honey-Dijon salmon fillets

Pair this barbecued salmon fillet with tarragon, fennel and apple salad. Get this grilled honey-Dijon salmon fillets recipe.

Grilled salmon on a grilled apple salad served on a grey platePhoto, Roberto Caruso.

Pesto and zucchini noodle pasta

This quick and healthy no-cook meal substitutes in-season zucchini for pasta. Get this pesto and zucchini noodle pasta recipe.

zucchini noodlesPhoto, Erik Putz.

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S'mores ice cream sandwich

Turn your campfire fave into a cool summer treat. Get this s'mores ice cream sandwich recipe.

Someone holding a stack of s'mores ice cream sandwiches(Produced by: Aimee Nishitoba; Photography: Erik Putz; Food styling: Ashley Denton; Prop Styling: Madeleine Johari)

Baby-red potato salad

Red potatoes not only add a vibrant pop of colour to this classic side dish, they also hold their shape better than other potato varieties so leftovers will be equally fantastic. Get this baby-red potato salad recipe.

Baby-red potato salad.Photo, John Cullen.

Frozen bellini

Take advantage of the late summer peaches and whip up some delicious frozen peach cocktails — they're perfect for summer brunch. Get this frozen bellini recipe.

Three slushy peach bellini drinksPhoto, Erik Putz.

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Strawberry shortcake with vanilla cream

Flaky biscuits encase another summer superstar—fresh strawberries. Get this strawberry shortcake with vanilla cream recipe.

The best strawberry shortcake with vanilla creamPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

Summer corn pasta salad

Sweet corn is delicious grilled and eaten from the cob, but it also makes a great addition to summer salads. Try this trick for getting it off the cob, then add it to your salad! Get this summer corn pasta salad recipe.

Summer corn pasta salad.Photo, Angus Fergusson.

Chocolate-zucchini muffins

Go ahead, put the zucchini in there, no one will ever know, we promise. Get this chocolate-zucchini muffins recipe.

Muffin recipes: Chocolate and zucchini muffinsPhoto, Erik Putz.

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Very berry galette

Show off the season’s juiciest gems in this gorgeous free-form galette. Rustic and elegant, it’s the perfect summer dessert—any way you slice it. Get this very berry galette recipe.

Very berry galette.Photo, Roberto Caruso.

Vegan juicy Lucy burger

This plant-based twist on an iconic burger is as deliciously cheesy as ever. Get this vegan juicy Lucy burger.

A vegan plant-based juicy lucy burger—a burger with a melted cheese core—on a checkered plate with a side of fries beside a pop and a mustard dispenser(Produced by: Stephanie Han Kim; Photography: Erik Putz; Food styling: Haley Polinsky; Prop styling: Madeleine Johari)

Grilled satay tofu skewers

Use the barbecue as long as possible! Serve these vegetarian-friendly skewers with a bowl of Thai basil and cilantro salad. Get this grilled satay tofu skewers recipe.

Tofu skewers with dipPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

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Salted caramel ice cream bars

No need to buy store-bought ice cream bars again. (Seriously.) This treat has vanilla ice cream sandwiched between two sheets of cake and filled with dulce de leche and salted peanuts. Get this salted caramel ice cream bars recipe.

Salted caramel ice cream barMaking ice cream sandwiches is easy with Chapman's. Photo, Erik Putz.

Peanut butter cookie ice cream sandwiches

Soft and chewy peanut butter cookies are the perfect choice for making ice cream sandwiches. Get this peanut butter cookie ice cream sandwiches recipe.

Ice cream desserts: Peanut Butter Cookie ice cream sandwichesPhoto, Erik Putz.

Watermelon punch

This refreshing cocktail with fresh watermelon and tequila is the ideal drink to sip while sitting outside on a warm summer night. Get this watermelon quencher recipe.

Tequila watermelon cocktailPhoto, Erik Putz.

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Curried coconut-chicken skewers with honey-lime coleslaw

These  spicy skewers have in been on our weekly rotation all summer long. Fire up the grill and try them tonight! Get this curried coconut-chicken skewers with honey-lime coleslaw recipe.

Curried coconut-chicken skewers with honey-lime coleslaw.Photo, Erik Putz.

Ginger beer float

For a tasty, grown-up take on the soda-fountain-shop classic, we opt for this tangy, spicy float. Get our ginger beer ice cream float recipe.

Ginger beer floatPhoto, Erik Putz.

Lager and lime slushes

Barbecues and hot summer afternoons call for icy-cold patio drinks. The latest trend blends beer with fruit juice for a low-alcohol refresher. We kick it up a notch with fun flavour combinations: simply freeze a blend of juice and beer (the alcohol prevents it from becoming rock-solid), then whirl it a blender to chilly perfection. Get this lager and lime slushies recipe.

Lager and lime slushes.Photo, Roberto Caruso.

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Best Blueberry Pie

Was it really summer if you didn't have at least one slice of wild blueberry pie? Get our best blueberry pie recipe.

Best Blueberry PiePhoto, Roberto Caruso.

Mocha ice cream cake

It takes just five ingredients and 25 minutes to whip up this unforgettable no-bake ice cream cake. Laced with espresso and topped with candy-shop chocolates, it’s the ultimate summertime treat! Get this mocha ice cream cake recipe.

Mocha ice cream cake.Photo, Roberto Caruso.

Tofu and black bean burger

This burger is so tasty, it will make a great addition to your next barbecue. Filling, delicious and topped with crisp veggies and aromatic herbs–everyone at the table will enjoy it! Get this tofu and black bean burger recipe.

Tofu and black bean burger.Photo, Erik Putz.

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Hot-smoked trout and rice noodle salad

This is the perfect summer salad with fresh herbs like mint and cilantro and a spicy kick from bird's eye chili. Get this hot-smoked trout and rice noodle salad.

Hot-Smoked Trout and Rice Noodle Salad(Photo: Erik Putz; Produced by: Stephanie Han Kim; Food styling: Haley Polinsky; Prop styling; Madeleine Johari)

Caramel skillet s’mores

The secret to this reimagined campfire dessert? A caramel-filled chocolate bar. You can go fancy, but good ol’ Caramilk works great. Get this Caramel skillet s’mores recipe.

Watch: How to make skillet s’mores.

Caramel skillet s'mores recipe: one pan of s'mores on a picnic table with graham crackers on the sidePhoto, Erik Putz.

Cedar-plank salmon

You’ll never want to barbecue salmon any other way after this. Get this cedar-plank salmon recipe.

Cedar-plank-salmon-1-lPhoto, John Cullen.

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Saucy BBQ chicken

Get the ‘cue fired up and savour the taste of a grilling classic. Loaded up with sauce, these chicken thighs are perfect  for summer barbecuing. Get this saucy BBQ chicken recipe.

Saucy bbq chicken.Photo,Roberto Caruso.

Shrimp, avocado and mango salad rolls

Keep a bag of cooked shrimp in the freezer and this no-cook meal is just minutes away. Get this shrimp, avocado and mango salad rolls recipe.

Watch: How to make salad rolls.

Shrimp avocado and mango salad rollsPhoto, Sian Richards.

Classic beef burger

As good as bean and lentil burgers can be ... you also can’t go wrong with juicy beef burger once in a while! Get this classic beef burger recipe.

39 Recipes We've Had On Repeat All Summer LongPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

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Three ingredient ice cream

With over 31 flavours, and no churning required, we still can’t decide on our favourite flavour. Get all of our three ingredient ice cream recipes.

Triple scoop ice cream conePhoto, Roberto Caruso.

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