15 Easy Summer Recipes To Try Before Fall Arrives

CALIFORNIA — Summer is the season of a bountiful variety of produce in the Golden State, and we've got just a narrowing window of time left before we transition to autumn: The season of crisp, vibrant leaves, pumpkin spice lattes and jack-o'-lanterns.

But before you get lost in daydreams of pumpkin pie fresh out of the oven, there's still time to enjoy the best eats of summer!

Whether you love to fire up the grill or bite into an heirloom tomato at its prime, you're sure to find something to love on this list of 15 of the best summer recipes from Patch readers and Editor Courtney Teague.

(P.S. Don't forget to submit your favorite original or family recipes to be featured on Patch here or through the form below.)

Mango-Brie Quesadillas + Creamy Lime Sauce

The perfect balance of zesty, sweet, spicy and creamy, served with a sour cream-lime dipping sauce.

Julie's Heirloom Tomato-Pesto Pie

With creamy ricotta, you've got to check out this recipe for cheesy heirloom tomato pie with pesto and basil, courtesy of Patch reader Julie of Norwalk, California.

How To Make Pesto

While you're at it, why not learn to make your own pesto in 15 minutes or less. This zesty, smooth basil pesto needs minimal prep and jazzes up chicken, pasta, eggs and more.

Tangy Bourbon-Chipotle BBQ Sauce

This 5-ingredient BBQ sauce is ready after just 15 minutes on the stove. Use it as a marinade or store in the fridge.

Summer Harvest Quiche With Zucchini + Corn

This recipe is a hit with readers for a reason! An easy, cheesy quiche is made with fresh corn and zucchini perfect for brunch but hearty enough for the dinner table.

Peaches + Cream Yogurt Loaf Cake

This dreamy fresh peach dessert is an indulgent, beginner-friendly treat with just 7 main ingredients. Watch the video tutorial and see how simple this recipe is for yourself.

Hatch Chile White Cheddar Mac And Cheese

With 8 ingredients and 30 minutes, you can make this ultra-creamy, easy macaroni and cheese with mild Hatch green chiles.

Marcie's Grilled Shrimp

Marcie of San Francisco gave Patch readers the inside scoop on her crowd-pleasing lemony, garlicky recipe for grilled shrimp with cocktail sauce.

Summery Lemon-Feta Pasta In 15 Minutes

Looking for a light pasta dish? With a quick lemony, garlicky whipped feta sauce, sweet tomatoes and protein-packed chickpeas, this is a weeknight winner.

Chorizo-Summer Veggie Soup + Tomatillos

Got some veggies a little bit past their prime? The perfect solution: This bright, Mexican-inspired soup, loaded with veggies and smoky chorizo sausage.

Gina's Fish + Ritz Cracker-Herb Crust

Gina's go-to easy dinner recipe is a simple 5-ingredient fish with options for cooking in a microwave, oven or barbecue.

Pineapple Barbecue Stuffed Peppers

Pick some juicy, ripe bell peppers and get ready to stuff them with chicken or turkey, cheese and healthy, savory-sweet goodness.

Chicken Zucchini Alfredo Pasta

Made with garlic, rosemary and a creamy but light alfredo sauce. Don't feel guilty about grabbing seconds.

Easy Oven-Roasted Salsa Verde

Nothing says "party" like a fresh bowl of zesty roasted tomatillo salsa verde. It's easier to make than you might think.

The Best Baked Tortilla Chips

Ditch the Tostitos and grab your amigos! This 3-ingredient recipe makes zesty tortilla chips with a hint of heat, ready after 15 minutes in the oven.

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Cooking with Courtney is a weekly series featuring recipes by Patch Editor Courtney Teague. She also features reader recipe submissions in her Reader Recipe of the Week series.

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