All recipes from "Summer" from the blog "Thyme for Cooking"

“Caprese” Quiche

Tomato Consommé

Cold Consommé is perfect on a hot summer's day.

Grilled Potato & Carrot Packets

The veggies are cut into big chunks and cooked, wrapped in foil, on the barbecue grill.

Chickpea & Herb Salad

This is an easy salad of fresh herbs, chickpeas, and egg.

Spinach Salad with White Beans and Red Pepper

This could be a lunch salad but we had it as a side dish with barbecued chicken.

Sirloin Steak with Madeira Sauce

Summer grilling: Perfectly done steak with Madeira.

Zucchini Stuffed with Beef, Orzo, & Feta

Tomatoes, Feta, and Greek Olives give these summer squash a Mediterranean flavor that we love.

Pasta Salad, Caprese-Style

I turned my favorite summer starter into a pasta salad! Best of both worlds.

Marinated Zucchini Ribbon Salad

Marinated thinly sliced summer squash and red onions make an interesting summer side salad.

Grilled Potato, Sausage, & Green Bean Salad

Grilled Potatoes and sausages, with blanched green beans and a light vinaigrette make a great summer 'dinner' salad.

Sautéed Lemon-Scented Zucchini

I used a yellow summer squash, rather than the green one - use whatever you like.

Zucchini Sticks

Zucchini or any summer squash, lightly breaded and baked are a crunchy veggie alternative.

Zucchini Noodles with Pesto Rosso

This is an easy summer side that is ready in under 15 minutes.

Sautéed Zucchini with Balsamic Vinegar

This is an easy veggie side dish - use any color summer squash you have and your favorite fresh herbs.

Barley Salad with Tomatoes & Mozzarella

A caprese salad, tossed with barley for a summer side dish.

Summer Rice Pilaf

This is meant to be served warm or room temperature rather than hot.

Chicken, Spinach, & Squash Pasta Salad

Pasta salads are a great hot-weather meal in the summer.

Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes & Fresh Herbs

Cherry tomatoes and lots of fresh herbs make this a bright pasta side dish for summer.

Turkey & Summer Squash Risotto

This is a late summer risotto with summer squash and fresh mozzarella.

Faux Patatas Bravas; the Paleo Diet?

Not as hot as the Spanish tapa, but great for summer barbecues: Faux Patatas Bravas