The Big Summer Cookbook: 300 fresh, flavorful recipes for those lazy, hazy days

The big cookbook that celebrates summer bounty and summer funSummer means ripe, juicy, fragrant, and delicious fresh fruit and vegetables, barbecues, picnics on the beach and at the park, ready supplies of lemonade and ice cream to beat the heat, and so much more. In The Summer Cookbook, Jeff Cox shares 300 simple, versatile recipes for making the most of summer foods and traditions.The book includes dishes for every meal or occasion—breakfast and brunch recipes, finger foods, sandwiches, salads, soups, main dishes, sides, desserts, and drinks. It will be the guide to turn to for gazpacho, lobster rolls, a super selection of salads, chilled summer soups, grilled burgers, steaks, veggies, and luscious fruit pies. Offers 300 recipes that bring out the best of the most bountiful seasonIncludes a rundown of seasonal summer foods, reveals which months are the best for finding them, and lists items and ingredients every summer pantry should includeSpecial features: Summer Spotlights on ingredients and Good to Know technique sidebars offer practical guidanceWritten by Jeff Cox, who is the author of 17 books, including The Organic Cook's Bible and The Organic Food Shopper's GuideWhether you're hosting a big backyard family reunion or just having a few people over for a cookout, The Summer Cookbook is the ideal cookbook for those perfect summer days.