We drank. We feasted. We sat on the porch. Yep, this summer was pretty damn amazing—but before we pack up our Aperol and heirloom tomatoes, let’s revisit our favorite warm-weather breakfasts, lunches and desserts of all time. (Psst: There’s no rule against making these post-Labor Day…just sayin’.)
Call 15 of your closest friends for an impromptu trip to Florence (via your patio).
Surprisingly light; not surprisingly flavorful.
Even salad haters love it.
Packed with protein but totally vegetarian.
Raise your hand if you hate doing dishes.
Just slice and add syrup.
This stuff is seriously addictive. You’ve been warned.
Easiest pie ever.
So healthy, yet so tasty.
Bursting with flavor.
This “bread” is low-carb and gluten-free.
Wine is mandatory.
Tastes like fluffy, sweet clouds.
Our new favorite dessert.
Our three favorite food groups: Sweet, salty and cheesy.
You don’t need to wait for a special occasion to whip these guys up.
This egg-and-potato dish should be in your weekly rotation.
File under “why didn’t we think of this earlier?”
It’s basically a giant pie you eat for dinner. You’re welcome.
Just pop it in the freezer and it’s ready to go.
A New Orleans-style feast, minus the mess.
The cool, refreshing lunch you’ve been craving.
Best of all, there’s only one dish to do.
Keep these babies stashed in the freezer. You never know when a sugar craving will strike.
Best served with a dollop of homemade whipped cream.
No forks necessary.
Make use of your farmers’ market haul.
Quickest dinner ever. (We checked.)
Just try it. Trust us.
Hearty, filling and totally meatless.
A healthier twist on an old favorite.
Your new go-to lunch.
Ready in 30 minutes, start to finish.
An easy, mess-free take on swineapple.
Low-carb but still totally decadent.
Fact: Everything’s better when it’s slathered in mozz.
Your dinner guests will be so impressed.
Cooking steak doesn’t have to be intimidating.
Crisp, refreshing and even better the next day.
Post-brunch dessert, anyone?
Tastes like vacation.
Pile the veggies high.
One pan, no stress.
News flash: Cooking seafood doesn’t have to be tricky and time-consuming.
Because you deserve a one-night trip to Santorini.
We can’t believe they’re not fried.
Salad on a stick. Genius.
Psst: You can make this whole plate for about $10.
They’ll be the stars of the picnic.
The perfect end to a perfect summer.
