Summer is pretty much an excuse to eat your weight in fresh tomatoes, right?

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This lemon-blueberry loaf comes together so easily and requires so few dishes that it almost seems too good to be true.

Recipe: One-Bowl Lemon-Blueberry Quick Bread

Would you believe me if I told you these buttery, flaky scones were also gluten-free and vegan? Make sure no one is left out at your next summer brunch party and whip these up.

Shake up your usual breakfast sando with these out-of-this-world breakfast tacos. Bonus points if you char your tortillas over an open flame.

Recipe: Breakfast Tacos with Roasted Poblano and Corn Salsa

Fresh, herby, spicy, and, most importantly, no-cook. This ahi tuna aguachile is exactly what you want on a hot day.

Potato salad is already an elite BBQ side, but adding pickle juice and chopped dill pickles? Complete game-changer.

Using jarred artichokes makes this one-pot pasta as easy as it is delicious. The trick is toasting the pasta, then letting it simmer in stock to create a luscious, glossy finish.

Recipe: Artichoke Pasta (Pasta ai Carcofi)

Food on a skewer just tastes better, y'know? Serve this orange chicken with rice and beans, cilantro-lime rice, or just a tropical fruit salsa for a winner, winner, chicken dinner.

Recipe: Cilantro Orange Chicken with Rice and Beans

The vegans at the cookout deserve more than a sad, soggy portobello burger. This pulled "pork" sandwich uses soy curls to achieve a meaty texture that would even fool carnivores.

Your usual taco Tuesday just got a serious upgrade with smoky blackened fish, creamy corn salsa, and a fresh mango slaw.

Recipe: Blackened Fish Tacos with Mango Slaw and “Elote” Salad

Bland grilled chicken is out this summer. Instead, make these ultra-flavorful mango tamarind chicken thighs that are sure to win your entire household over.

Recipe: Sticky Tamarind Mango Chicken Thighs

Ratatouille is a great way to use in-season summer vegetables. This recipe takes things up a notch with crispy tofu and creamy polenta for a complete meal you can enjoy any day of the week.

Recipe: Sheet Pan Ratatouille with Crispy Baked Tofu

Easy, minimal ingredients, but still packed with flavor? These shredded beef bowls will quickly become a weeknight staple.

This charred eggplant pasta uses the best that summer produce has to offer, not to mention the perfect balance of flavors between the subtle spice and tangy goat cheese. 

Recipe: Charred Eggplant Pasta with Tomatoes and Goat Cheese

There's nothing that pimento cheese doesn't make better, and it's no different with these BLTs. Whip 'em up for your next summer picnic and wait for the compliments to pour in.

Making your own gnocchi has never been easier thanks to this home cook-friendly version that uses ricotta in place of potatoes.

Recipe: Sweet Corn and Basil Ricotta Gnocchi

This comforting one-pot orzo bake comes together in no time (and is the perfect way to sneak in some veggies for picky eaters).

Recipe: Zucchini and Sausage Baked Orzo with Hot Honey and Feta

If you're looking for a low-stress way to feed a crowd this summer, look no further than this lemongrass spatchcocked chicken. After charring on one side, the chicken gets flipped on the grill and left alone for about 45 minutes, so you can sit back and relax.

This creamy shrimp pasta screams summer — it's refreshing yet comforting and full of delicious summer produce. Did I mention it's also ready in just 30 minutes?

Recipe: Creamy Shrimp Pasta with Corn and Tomatoes

Yes, you can make pizza on a grill! It's super easy and yields a perfectly charred bottom and restaurant-style puffy crust.

Recipe: Summer Mushroom Grilled Pizza with Pistachio Vinaigrette

With buttery lobster and herby homemade pesto, this pasta is the ultimate summer date-night meal.

I'll never say no to a salad that's half bread, half grilled halloumi. If you're a fellow lettuce-hater, this summery side dish is for you.

If you ask me, every white fish deserves the lemony, buttery piccata treatment (it's not just for chicken!). Use any white fish you can get your hands on and have dinner on the table in just 20 minutes.

Sometimes, simple really is best for summer dinners. A package of gnocchi, cherry tomatoes, and some pantry staples are all you need to whip this one up any day of the week.

Recipe: Crispy Gnocchi with Cherry Tomato Sauce

Yes, you read that correctly: pizza beans. Think all the flavors of your favorite pizza with the protein and fiber benefits of white beans. Serve with a side of crusty bread for the most pizza-like experience possible.

When it comes to tomato-based recipes during summer, the limit does not exist. Serve this bright salmon dish with crusty bread or even pasta to soak up that rich sauce.

Just like tomatoes, zucchini recipes are prime during summer. Whether you have tons growing in your garden or are just looking for a hearty and healthy dinner, these zucchini boats have you covered.

Adapted from none other than Julia Child, this peach clafoutis recipe is a clever spin on a French classic. To replicate the subtle almond flavor of unpitted cherries, this version includes a bit of almond extract (so you won't need to spit out peach pits).

Have you ever eaten a PB&J and thought, "I wish I could have this for dessert"? Well, consider this strawberry peanut butter crisp a dream come true. Top with vanilla ice cream and eat it straight from the skillet (I won't judge).

Recipe: Strawberry Crisp with Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookie Crumble

If you're very anti-oven in the summer and are looking for a 4th of July dessert that won't have you sweating in your kitchen, icebox cake is the answer. Studded with summer berries and homemade vanilla whipped cream, it'll keep you cool on the hottest days.

This traditional Brazilian cocktail is one of my favorites (and will soon be yours, too). Typically made by muddling limes and sugar, this version also includes passion fruit pulp for a refreshing, mouth-puckering twist.

Spa day meets backyard party, this cucumber mint gin fizz is exactly what you want to be sipping on in 90-degree weather.