Even though it’s been hot for ages, summer doesn’t officially start until the solstice, when one of Earth’s poles is tilting its closest distance to the sun. In addition to being our longest day of the year, the summer solstice marks the peak produce season in the United States. Here, find a dinner party menu that makes the most of summer’s bounty!
Grilled Romaine Salad with Corn, Fava Beans, and Avocado
If fava beans aren’t readily available near you, sub lima beans into this gorgeous seasonal salad from Feasting at Home. Both offer a smooth texture and an extra kick of protein!
Tomato Galette
There’s really no such thing as too many tomatoes, is there? However, when you need a break from eating them raw, try baking them in a galette like this one from The Spruce Eats. Similar to sweet galettes, the acid from tomatoes is a great foil for the buttery crust!
Pan-Fried Whitefish with Corn, Avocado, Lime, and Basil Relish
Make the most of your groceries with this recipe, because Serious Eats calls for many of the same ingredients as the Grilled Romaine Salad above! Be sure to read all the way through both recipes before you begin cooking so you can plan to tackle similar tasks at the same time.
Meyer Lemon Lavender Mojitos
Every summertime garden party needs an appropriate cocktail to match! Boulder Locavore’s refreshing mojitos call on a favorite summer herb to imbue basic lemonade with a lightly herbal quality. These drinks look great in photos too!
Elderflower Lemon Cake
With all the cooking you’ll be doing for this dinner party, you’ll want to serve an ultra-simple dessert. This bright and zingy lemon cake from Kitchn is the perfect complement to the lemon-tinged drinks and vegetable-heavy sides you served earlier.
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