Every August my mom would start looking around the kitchen wondering what she was going to do with all the zucchini coming out of the garden. There were only so many loaves of zucchini bread we could eat, so she’d pull out this creamy zucchini corn chowder recipe instead.

Our Summer Zucchini Corn Chowder is loaded with sweet fresh corn, tender zucchini, potatoes, smoky bacon, and herbs, and it’s become one of those end-of-summer dinners I look forward to every year. If you’re swimming in zucchini and fresh corn, this is the recipe you need.

Ingredients You’ll Need

One of the best things about this soup is that it uses so many fresh summer ingredients. Sweet corn, zucchini, yellow squash, fresh herbs, and smoky bacon all come together to create a fresh corn chowder with zucchini that’s hearty enough for dinner but still tastes bright and fresh.

• Bacon: Adds smoky, savory flavor throughout the chowder, plus a crispy topping for serving.
• Yellow Onion: Builds the aromatic base of the chowder as it softens in the bacon grease.
• Celery: Adds a subtle, savory depth and a bit of texture to the base.
• Garlic: Brings warm, aromatic flavor that rounds out the onion and celery.
• Zucchini: The star of the show and the whole reason for this recipe. It softens beautifully into the chowder while adding fresh, garden flavor.
• Yellow Squash: Adds even more of that fresh summer squash flavor and a pop of color alongside the zucchini.
• Smoked Paprika: Reinforces the smoky flavor from the bacon.
• Ground Nutmeg: Just a touch adds warmth and depth to the creamy broth.
• Cayenne Pepper: Adds a subtle background heat that balances the sweetness of the corn.
• Fresh Thyme: Brings an earthy, herby note that pairs perfectly with the vegetables.
• Fresh Parsley: Adds fresh, bright flavor to round everything out.
• Russet Potatoes: Add heartiness and help thicken the chowder as they cook.
• Corn on the Cob: Fresh corn kernels (and the cobs themselves!) bring natural sweetness and the best flavor. Using the c

This easy Chickpea Salad Recipe comes together in minutes! It combines protein-packed chickpeas, crunchy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, creamy avocado, and a bright lemon dressing. We love that it’s healthy, easy and naturally gluten-free! It’s perfect for healthy lunches, meal prep, picnics, and potlucks!

There’s something about a giant bowl of fresh, colorful salad sitting in the fridge that makes me feel like I totally have my life together. And this chickpea salad? Oh my word. It’s bright, crisp, creamy, herby, tangy, and honestly so satisfying that I keep sneaking bites straight from the bowl every time I walk through the kitchen.

This recipe is all Claire’s! She is the queen of sandwiches and salads, and this healthy chickpea salad is one of her faves! Every bite has a little crunch, creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, salty feta, and that bright lemony dressing soaking into the chickpeas and holy cow…it’s so good.

It comes together in minutes with simple ingredients. We’ve been eating it for lunches, serving it with grilled chicken, scooping it up with pita chips, and sometimes just calling it dinner because it’s that good.

Whether you’re making it for meal prep lunches, summer BBQs, potlucks, or an easy dinner on a busy night, this is the salad recipe you’ll find yourself making all year long. One bite and you’ll see exactly why we’re completely obsessed with it!

Ingredients You’ll Need

Simple, fresh ingredients are what make this healthy chickpea salad absolutely irresistible. Here is what you will need:

For the Dressing

• Extra-Virgin Olive Oil: Adds richness and helps create a silky, flavorful dressing that coats every bite of the salad beautifully.
• Fresh Lemon Juice: Brightens the entire salad with fresh citrus flavor and gives the dressing its zippy, refreshing taste.
• Red Wine Vinegar: Adds tang and depth that balances the creamy avocado and hearty chickpeas perfectly.
• Garlic: Gives the dressing bold savory flavor and a little bite that makes the whole salad pop.
• Dijon Mustard: Helps emulsify the dressing while adding subtle sharpness and extra fla

Satisfy your craving for crispy, cheesy goodness with this delicious corn fritters recipe. Perfect as a side dish or appetizer, these fritters have a crispy exterior and a gooey, flavorful center. Perfect for any occasion!

I love summer! Being warm in the sun and sitting by the pool while the kids play is my happy place (I’m writing this post in the middle of winter so it sounds especially lovely right now!)! I love busting out the grill to make our grilled flank steak or mango salsa grilled chicken. And I love allllllll the summer produce. Fresh tomatoes from the garden (hello, tomato cucumber salad!!) or raspberries straight from the raspberry bush…there’s just nothing better!

All that being said, I’m always trying to find new ways to use that tasty summer harvest. These cheesy corn fritters are my latest obsession for using fresh corn on the cob. Extra bonus…Cade and kids gobbled them up too! We have been eating them as a side dish with all our summer dinner recipes.

Ingredients for Cheesy Corn Fritters

You only need a few household ingredients to make these tasty corn fritters! You won’t believe how quickly they come together. Here is everything you will need:

• Eggs: bind all the ingredients together
• Milk: adds richness and helps form the batter
• Salt: adds flavor
• Cayenne Powder: adds heat and flavor
• Flour: just regular all purpose flour
• Cornmeal: adds corn flavor and helps bind everything together
• Sugar: adds flavor
• Baking Powder: gives the fritters a little fluffiness
• Corn Kernels: adds texture and real corn flavor to the fritters
• Scallions: adds flavor and freshness
• Triple Cheddar Cheese Blend: You could honestly use any cheese you want, but Tillamook’s cheddar cheese blend is our favorite. It adds flavor and that melty gooiness.
• Oil: used for frying the fritters – canola oil or vegetable oil

The measurements for each ingredient can be found in the recipe card at the end of the post.

How to Make Corn Fritters with Cheese

Now that you’ve watched how this corn fritter recipe is made, let me write out the steps for you. These step-by-step instructions will walk you through how to make these tasty fritters that are perfect for an appetizer or as a side dish. Here are the basic steps:

1. Whisk: Combine the eggs, milk, salt and ground cayenne powder in a large bowl and whisk everything together.
2. Combine: Add the flour, c

Learn how to make the best patty melt recipe! Our mouthwatering sandwich features thin beef patties grilled to perfection for that nostalgic diner-style flavor. Crispy bread and melty cheese make every bite irresistible, while the caramelized onions add the perfect sweet and savory touch with a tangy homemade dressing!

I had my first patty melt during a road trip from Texas to Chicago years ago, and I still remember it perfectly. We pulled into a tiny greasy diner somewhere along the drive, ordered patty melts, and from the first bite I was hooked. Crispy buttery bread, juicy beef, melty cheese, caramelized onions, and sauce dripping down my hands… honestly, it changed me a little.

Ever since then, I’ve been obsessed with recreating that perfect diner-style patty melt at home. Sometimes I go classic with Swiss cheese on rye, other times I swap in cheddar, sourdough, or a quick burger sauce depending on my mood.

That grease and sauce dripping down my fingers is what officially made me fall I love with sauces and spreads and I’m still a believer all these years later. The beauty of a patty melt is that it’s simple, comforting, and almost impossible to mess up.

What Is a Patty Melt?

A patty melt is a sandwich that’s part hamburger and part grilled cheese. It’s made with seasoned beef patties, caramelized onions, melted cheese, and toasted bread instead of a traditional hamburger bun.

Patty melts are usually cooked on rye bread, but sourdough, Texas toast, or white bread also work great.

Patty Melt vs Hamburger

A hamburger is served on a bun and usually topped with traditional burger toppings like lettuce and tomato. A patty melt is served on toasted bread with melted cheese and caramelized onions, giving it more of a grilled cheese vibe.

Patty Melt vs Smash Burger

A smash burger is cooked by smashing the beef thin on a hot griddle to create crispy edges. A patty melt uses a slightly thicker burger patty and is assembled like a sandwich with cheese and toasted bread.

Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Patty Melt

• Ground Beef: We like 85/15 ground beef for juicy flavorful patties.
• Onions: Slowly caramelized onions add sweetness and classic diner flavor.
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