7 Seasonal Summer Recipes

June 18, 2012 — -- intro: The start of summer brings more than just scorching temperatures. Seasonal fruits and veggies like peaches, corn and spinach take over the markets and grocery stores as soon as school lets out. We've collected our best seasonal summer recipes for whatever dish you decide to make.

Whip up one of these fantastic recipes tonight.

quicklist:1category: title: Asparagusurl: 16078173text: Fresh asparagus is the base for Emeril's poached shrimp dish. A creamy dressing made with sour cream and chives adds bright flavors.media: 16078275related: 13629598~13629689~13629479

quicklist:2category: title: Blueberriesurl: 16432275text: If you picked up a pint of blueberries at the market and don't know what to make, you'll love this beautiful bundt cake. Buttermilk keeps the cake incredibly moist and the berries add a nice pop of color.media: 16433398related: 16360595~12895243~7270445

quicklist:3category: title: Spinachurl: 16148898text: Mario Batali's recipe for sauteed spinach is a simple way to use fresh spinach greens. You can also add the leaves to a salad for extra flavor.media: 16155336related: 15609915~15204000~14537513

quicklist:4category: title: Strawberriesurl: 16432805text: Whether you eat them out of the carton, blend them in your favorite smoothie or mix them in your ice cream- strawberries are an essential part of summer.media: 16432935related: 6814494~13682527~14715491

quicklist:5category: title: Peachesurl: 14380034text: Ripe peaches make for a great summer cobbler. Mix the peaches with blackberries and you have the perfect way to end a summer barbecue.media: 14387275related: 13992022~14380327~11542561

quicklist:6category: title: Kale url: 15330275text: Crunchy kale is in abundance in the summer months. Steam it or serve it as a light salad.media: 15330178related: 15539275~9986807~14566220

quicklist:7category: title: Cornurl: 16492185text: Crisp ears of corn at the grocery store signal the start of summer. Make a salad or grill the ears and serve with an herbed butter.media: 16507914related: 14922105~13954981~14096995