Ina Garten’s Best Summer Dinner Recipes

Fresh and flaky grilled salmon sandwiched between a soft brioche roll is made even tastier with a homemade sauce of mayo, sour cream, fresh herbs and capers. It takes this summer meal (a must-make for outdoor BBQs) to another level.

Fresh corn on the cob is a sweet sign of summer’s arrival. How to celebrate in style? With this 5-ingredient dish, boasting shucked corn, diced red onion, cider vinegar, basil and a little S&P for good measure.

While traditionally made with bulgur, this tabbouleh salad gets its own fresh spin with pearled farro starring as the grain. Ina also adds other atypical additions like cucumber, chickpeas, feta and olives to pair with more classic ingredients such as parsley, mint and lemon juice.

Marinate your feta the night before for an easy and satisfying no-heat summer meal. Pair with a glass of your favourite wine and enjoy on your back deck for a relaxing evening mid-week.

Turn a bumper crop of garden zucchinis into a creamy, veggie-filled casserole. Thinly sliced zucchini are cooked in butter until tender, topped with Gruyère and crispy bread crumbs, then baked until bubbly.

Ina makes her noodle salad to serve a crowd, so you can have it on hand for quick meals a few days after it’s prepared. Instead of hard-to-find soba noodles, quick-cooking spaghetti gives this recipe the same look without compromising the taste or texture — besides, it’s all about that peanut sauce!