25 Feel-Good Recipes You Should Absolutely Make Before Summer Ends

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1. Zucchini and Herbed Ricotta Flatbread

https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/2016/07/12/zucchini-herbed-ricotta-flatbread/

Make this homemade flatbread dough from scratch if you're feeling ambitious, but a store-bought version will still get the job done. Get the recipe.

2. Corn and Zucchini Chowder

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Make this your go-to dinner on breezy end-of-summer nights. Get the recipe.

3. Grilled Halibut with Tomato Avocado Salsa

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This straightforward seafood dish comes together in under 30 minutes. Get the recipe.

4. Lobster Tostadas

http://www.skinnytaste.com/union-cantina-lobster-tacos/

Promise yourself at least one last lobster dinner before fall rolls in. Get the recipe.

5. Goat Cheese–Stuffed Heirloom Tomatoes

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Head to the farmer's market for some heirlooms, then fill them with goat cheese, creme fraiche, thyme, and garlic butter breadcrumbs. Get the recipe.

6. Easy Linguine with Clams

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You're just 15 minutes away from the greatest pasta night ever. Get the recipe.

7. Steak Fajita Bowls with Garlic Lime Rice

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This one-bowl wonder will have the whole family begging for more. Get the recipe.

8. Heirloom Tomato, Zucchini, Caramelized Onion, and Feta Galette

http://www.foodiecrush.com/heirloom-tomato-zucchini-caramelized-onion-and-feta-galette/

We should all be eating pie for dinner. Get the recipe.

9. Grilled Corn and Zucchini Salad with Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette

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Take advantage of summer's bounty with this refreshing and veggie-loaded side dish. Get the recipe.

10. Scallops with Hazelnuts and Warm Sun Gold Tomatoes

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Light and low-effort, these flavorful scallops are the perfect feel-good dinner to make through September. Get the recipe.

11. Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Mango Avocado Slaw

http://reciperunner.com/grilled-shrimp-tacos-avocado-slaw-mango-salsa/

Treat yourself to one last sunny fiesta. Get the recipe.

12. Grilled Caesar Buffalo Chicken Salad

http://www.howsweeteats.com/2015/05/grilled-caesar-buffalo-chicken-salad/#_a5y_p=4275964

It's not a salad. It's a grilled salad. Get the recipe.

13. Jamaican Jerk Grilled Eggplant

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This meatless meal is a little smoky, a little spicy, and totally crave-worthy. Get the recipe.

14. Rice Noodles With Shrimp and Coconut Lime Dressing

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Skip the takeout and opt for this Vietnamese-inspired recipe instead. Get the recipe.

15. Spaghettini with Roasted Tomatoes, Basil, and Garlic Breadcrumbs

http://www.abeautifulplate.com/spaghettini-with-roasted-tomatoes-fresh-basil-and-toasted-garlic-breadcrumbs/

The cream sauces can wait until winter; for now, make the most of fresh and vibrant tomato sauce. Get the recipe.

16. Prosciutto and Peach Flatbread

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Is there any trio as perfect as goat cheese, peaches, and prosciutto? Methinks not. Get the recipe.

17. Summer Corn and Heirloom Tomato Salad with Tomatillo Salsa Verde

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Make a big batch of this spicy tomatillo salsa and use it on EVERYTHING. Get the recipe.

18. Filipino Chicken Adobo Skewers

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There's no time like the present to serve food on skewers. Get the recipe.

19. Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

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Carbs, veggies, and cheese, all drowning in a drool-worthy creamy chili-lime dressing. Get the recipe.

20. No-Cook Zucchini Noodles with Pesto

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Summer is the perfect excuse to avoid turning on the oven or the stove. Get the recipe.

21. Grilled Flank Steak with Corn Radish Salad

http://www.feastingathome.com/grilled-flank-steak-with-corn-radish-salad/

For a dinner that's light and refreshing yet still totally filling, look no further than this. Get the recipe.

22. Whole Wheat Berry Peach Galette

http://www.fitmittenkitchen.com/whole-wheat-berry-peach-galette/

This colorful galette is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser...especially when you pair it with some vanilla ice cream. Get the recipe.

23. Blackberry Cheesecake Brownies

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Part dessert, part work of art. Get the recipe.

24. Grilled Peaches with Vanilla Bean Mascarpone, Honey, and Granola

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Just thinking of this feel-good dessert will get you through winter. Get the recipe.

25. Berry Poke Cake

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Eat all of the berries while they're fresh. Get the recipe.

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