5 Outdoor Summer Recipes

Without a doubt, the best part of summer is being able to eat dinner outside.  The taste of some delicious food with the warm summer air and a gentle breeze is one of my favorite things of the entire year.  So, in today’s blog, I’ll give you five outdoor summer recipes you can make that will help amplify that experience.  Here you go!

Smoky Grilled Dry-Rub Pork Chops

Pork chops are a common favorite summer dish.  However, it’s rare to find a recipe for pork chops as good as this.  The dry rub is the element that sets this recipe apart from the rest.  If you execute this recipe correctly, the pork will turn out moist and flavorful, making your dinner exceptional!  Here’s the recipe!

Lemon-Butter Broiled Salmon with Bibb Salad

In the summertime, there is nothing better than a lemon-broiled salmon.  In my opinion, lemon and salmon are among the best flavor pairings in the culinary world.  So, if you’re not afraid of serving fish at dinner, I highly recommend this fantastic outdoor summer recipe!  Here it is!

Lemony Chicken Thighs

Can you tell that I’m a fan of citrus flavors?  I couldn’t make this list without including a chicken dish!  The lemon marinade hits home for this outdoor summer recipe.  The chicken is crispy and delicious, paired excellently with the lemons.  Here’s the recipe!

Summer Squash Salad

Summer squash is my favorite vegetable.  Having it in a salad is also my favorite way to eat it!  So, how can you possibly go wrong with this recipe?  It’s a breeze to make, and it’ll serve the whole family!  Here you go!

Chocolate Ice Cream

How can you have a summer dinner without chocolate ice cream?  You can’t.  However, this recipe is so easy that it gives you extra time to add any mix-ins you want!  What’s better than chocolate ice cream?  Chocolate ice cream with brownie bits, cookie dough, or chopped nuts.  The possibilities with this recipe are endless.  Here you go!

I hope this list helps you find some fantastic outdoor summer recipes to make this year!  Let us know which one was your favorite!  If you’d like some more recipes, check out our blog.