Our Top 50 Recipes for Summer (Slide 20)

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Black Bean & Salmon Tostadas

Pickled jalapeños, cilantro and avocado perk up convenient canned salmon for a quick tostada topping. Skip store-bought and make your own crispy shells in the oven. Serve with: Brown rice cooked with diced tomatoes and onions or salsa.

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Baked Parmesan Tomatoes

A sprinkle of Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil transform tomatoes into the perfect side dish. Or …View slide

Zucchini Rice Casserole

We pack extra vegetables into this cheesy baked rice casserole. Plus we substitute brown rice for wh…View slide

Grilled Corn Salad with Black Beans & Rice

Grilled Corn Salad with Bla…

Southwestern flavors star in this potluck-perfect salad.…View slide

Oven-Fried Zucchini Sticks

Our oven-baked zucchini sticks taste every bit as good as their deep-fried brethren with only a frac…View slide

Banana-Blueberry Buttermilk…

The slight acidity of buttermilk tenderizes and moistens baked goods while allowing you to cut way b…View slide

Peach & Blueberry Cobbler

This is a healthier version of a traditional cobbler, with canola oil in place of some of the butter…View slide

Seven-Layer Salad

This makeover of a Midwestern classic tops layers of lettuce, peas, bell pepper and tomatoes with a …View slide

Grilled Eggplant & Portobel…

Looking for a vegetarian option for your next cookout? This grilled eggplant and portobello sandwich…View slide

Tex-Mex Summer Squash Casse…

Chiles and cheese turn mild summer squash into a zesty, satisfying casserole. The jalapenos make thi…View slide

Peach Frozen Yogurt

We like to use chopped frozen peaches, but you can use frozen berries or whatever frozen fruit you h…View slide

Pesto-Topped Grilled Summer…

Toasty rustic pesto takes simple grilled squash from ordinary to exceptional with tangy lemon and fr…View slide

Creamy Potato Salad

Tossing potatoes with a little good vinegar while they are still warm infuses them with flavor. Cape…View slide

Broccoli-Bacon Salad

A picnic favorite, this salad combines broccoli, water chestnuts, cranberries and just a little baco…View slide

Southwestern Corn & Black B…

Here's a great make-ahead dinner--and leftovers are welcome for lunch the next day. If you make it a…View slide

Eggplant Pomodoro Pasta

Diced eggplant turns tender and tasty sautéed with garlic and olive oil. Toss with fresh plum tomat…View slide

Mexican Coleslaw

Enjoy this crunchy, refreshing alternative to mayonnaise-based coleslaw on a taco or on the side.…View slide

Rustic Berry Tart

The secret to this free-form tart is the layer of ground almonds under the berries: it thickens the …View slide

Macaroni Salad

Old-fashioned macaroni salad sometimes contains jarred pimientos, diced ham or pickle relish, but th…View slide

Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

Here's a simple recipe for low-fat vanilla ice cream. Our version has all the richness you'll need b…View slide

Black Bean & Salmon Tostadas

Pickled jalapeños, cilantro and avocado perk up convenient canned salmon for a quick tostada toppin…View slide

Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Chocolate Zucchini Bread

In this recipe remake, we replaced much of the oil with fruit-based fat replacement, reduced the amo…View slide

Zucchini Chile-Cheddar Mash

This recipe for mashed zucchini with chiles and Cheddar embraces zucchini’s tendency to become ver…View slide

Broccoli Slaw

We've lightened this popular potluck classic with a dressing of reduced-fat mayo and yogurt. To spee…View slide

Quick Tuna Burgers

Turn a couple cans of tuna into a zesty tuna burger with this quick recipe. If you can’t find good…View slide

Garden Pasta Salad

This lightly dressed pasta salad gets lots of flavor from kalamata olives and basil. A colorful mix …View slide

Three-Bean Salad

This three-bean salad has far less sugar than typical versions. We opt for a combination of canned a…View slide

Tilapia & Summer Vegetable …

Wrapping vegetables and fish in a foil packet for grilling or baking is a foolproof way to get moist…View slide

Grilled Fish Tacos

Instead of deep-frying the fish for these fish tacos, we coat the fish with a flavor-packed chile ru…View slide

Blueberry Tart with Walnut …

For this tart a few tablespoons of maple syrup sweeten the blueberry topping and round out the flavo…View slide

Tropical Cucumber Salad

Combine cucumber, avocado and mango with a salty-sweet dressing for a taste of the tropics.…View slide

Plank-Grilled Sweet Soy Salmon

Using a plank to grill fish keeps it from sticking or falling through the grate and imparts a subtle…View slide

Watermelon Gazpacho

The delicate flavors of cucumber and watermelon go hand in hand to create a sweet-and-savory chilled…View slide

Smoky Corn & Black Bean Pizza

The secret to a grilled pizza is having all your ingredients ready to go before you head out to the …View slide

Zu-Canoes

Zucchini stuffed with tomatoes, mozzarella and basil make a fresh summer side dish. For the nicest p…View slide

Mama’s Potato Salad

Tossed with mayo, celery, hard-boiled eggs, onion and relish, this is one of the most simple and tra…View slide

EatingWell Deviled Eggs

Deviled eggs are a perennial potluck favorite. Our recipe replaces some of the egg yolks with nonfat…View slide

Crab Cake Burgers

These burgers have a true crab flavor that isn't masked by fillers or strong seasoning. Serve on a b…View slide

Summer Tomato, Onion & Cucu…

Fresh wedges of tomato, thinly sliced onion and sliced cucumber dressed simply with vinegar and oil …View slide

Tomato-Corn Pie

Tomatoes and corn have a natural affinity for one another: the slight acidity of tomatoes balances t…View slide

Broccoli, Ham & Pasta Salad

A great make-ahead entree, this lightened-up pasta salad is loaded with broccoli and peppers. Smoky …View slide

BBQ Baked Beans & Sausage

Here we turn baked beans into an easy main dish by adding chicken sausage and collard greens. Serve …View slide

Bobby Flay’s Honey-Rum Ba…

Chef Bobby Flay cooked these baked black beans, spiked with chorizo and rum, on one of his televisio…View slide

Old-Fashioned Fruit Crumble

Watermelon-Blueberry Ice Pops

These were a staff favorite during the development process. The whole blueberries in these pops have…View slide

Caprese Salad

Summer-ripe tomatoes and fresh mozzarella need only a sprinkling of fresh herbs, salt and pepper to …View slide

Brown Sugar Peach Shortcakes

Brown sugar-sweetened shortcakes with fresh, ripe peaches and a lightly sweetened cream topping that…View slide

Oven-Fried Chicken on a Stick

Here’s a fun way to serve oven-fried chicken for a picnic: put it on a stick. It’s fabulous serv…View slide

Summer Succotash Salad

This summer salad is based on the Southern favorite, succotash, and is a fresh-tasting combination o…View slide

Corn & Basil Cakes

Try these savory corn-and-basil pancakes as a side dish with barbecued chicken or grilled steak.…View slide

Summer Vegetable Crêpes

Crêpes aren't just for dessert—they make a quick and savory weeknight dinner. Here they're filled…View slide

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