

I was thinning my purple and green basil and decided the sprouts would be great in a salad.

Sausage, Potato, and Goat Cheese Salad, an easy main course salad.

Savory Cheese and Olive Zucchini Bread, easy to make and the perfect accompaniment to summer soups and salads

Sautéed Zucchini (Courgette) Slices, a simple treatment for the abundant summer vegetable

Linguine with Zucchini, Sausage and Fresh Tomato Sauce - an easy, make-ahead pasta dish that is perfect for hot summer weather

Sesame Chicken Cabbage Salad with a Peanut Soy Sauce Dressing - a change from the usual summer salad

Summer Squash Salad, a simple salad to help with the summer squash glut, with fresh herbs and fresh lemon juice

Oyster Chicken Breasts - think oyster wings but easier and a main course for summer

Barbecued Chicken Thighs, II, easy summer cooking with a simple, homemade barbecue sauce

Once it's cool enough to cook inside and use the oven I love stuffing summer squash of all types.

Maple Ginger Grilled Pork Chops, a quick, spicy-sweet marinade makes this an easy main course for summer

German Summer Potato Salad, a light, flavorful salad good served warm or cold and perfect for picnics.

Avocado and White Bean Salad, a simple salad with a home-made vinaigrette and garnished with fresh herbs - ready in just 10 minutes