keep it summer, stupid

In the midst of summer, you want to spend more time outside, more time with people you love, and more time with foods that are light and energizing. A recipe for your success: keep it simple, let the freshness of summer produce and the transformative powers of the smoky grill do most of the work – and you can spend more time with your friends, your drink, and your loaded up fork. Super easy, minutes-to-the-table panko crusted flounder with ripe tomatoes and herbs can easily be adapted to the grill in a foil packet.

Find your most appealing summer veggies and load ’em on skewers. Nothing more than some olive oil is needed.

Take this virtuous avocado and romaine salad and add a sprinkle of cotija, feta or goat cheese for a piquant punch.

Plump shrimp loves a bit of oregano and lemon to bring out its best and brightest flavors on the grill.

Load up your plates with grilled zucchini dressed with mint and chili, close the grill and open up the cooler – your night is just getting started.