Summer is Here! Find Great Summer Recipes.

Summer is finally here, and whether you're heading to a backyard barbeque, picnic in the park or a tropical beach vacation, odds are you'll find yourself surrounded by many delicious summer recipes.

After being stuck indoors all winter, most of us are eager to head outside once summer rolls around. A great way to celebrate the nice weather is to gather together with family and friends for a backyard barbeque (or a rooftop cook-out, if you live in the city).

Have your guests join in on the fun by preparing their favorite summer recipes to bring along and share. Easy-to-make side dishes such as fruit salad and baked beans are always a hit alongside burgers, veggie burgers and hotdogs, while baked pita wedges with hummus are a healthier alternative to potato chips and creamy dips. Of course, many veggies and seafood recipes are great on the grill, too! Fill a bamboo skewer with your favorites and see how delicious flame-grilled veggies can be (we recommend mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, zucchini and shrimp).

Unfortunately, after kicking off the summer with a massive weekend BBQ, you might start to feel a little nervous about another summer tradition: swimsuit season! Thankfully, the warmer weather is also a great time to make healthy summer recipes and light meals such as nutritious fruit smoothies, tasty salads, fresh tortilla wrap sandwiches and yummy veggie platters paired with flavorful dipping sauces or salsas.

Gathered around the grill or sipping cold mixed drinks by the pool, you're sure to be surrounded by great summer recipes—so enjoy!