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31 summer recipes you can make in 15 minutes or less
Jeff Coulson Author: Jennifer Bartoli and The Canadian Living Test Kitchen
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31 summer recipes you can make in 15 minutes or less
We've gathered some of our favourite, flavour-packed quick recipes, from satisfying breakfasts to filling mains and sides, as well as our picks for the best outdoor finger foods. And all of them are ready in 15 minutes or less, so your summer is sure to be deliciously breezy.
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31 summer recipes you can make in 15 minutes or less
Lazy Cheeseburgers With Carrot Slaw
Packed with the flavours of a classic cheeseburger, this main comes together in no time. The secret? The beef doesn't need to be formed into patties.
31 summer recipes you can make in 15 minutes or less
Mango Scallop Skewers With Spinach Toss
We love this light and satisfying combination of buttery scallops and sweet mango.
31 summer recipes you can make in 15 minutes or less
Curried Chicken Skewers with Creamy Chickpea Salad
Store-bought curry paste does most of the work in this super-fast summertime dinner.
31 summer recipes you can make in 15 minutes or less
Strawberry Peach Smoothie
We love stirring in the almond-pepita butter for this creamy and filling yogurt-based smoothie.
31 summer recipes you can make in 15 minutes or less
Panzanella with Asparagus and Eggs
To get this meal on the table even faster, prepare the hard-cooked eggs ahead of time so all you need to do is slice them.
31 summer recipes you can make in 15 minutes or less
Kale Smoothie
Banana, apples and almond milk are the flavours that will shine through in this smoothie, even though it's full of healthful kale leaves.
31 summer recipes you can make in 15 minutes or less
Soy Lamb Chops With Carrot Salad
A sweet and salty soy marinade gives robust lamb chops incredible flavour.
31 summer recipes you can make in 15 minutes or less
Pan-Fried Halibut With Lemon-Dill Pesto
Pesto is our secret to making a quick-fix meal feel like a special occasion.
31 summer recipes you can make in 15 minutes or less
Seared Salmon with Buttery Couscous and Mango Salsa
The star of this quick and easy dinner is the punchy mango salsa.
31 summer recipes you can make in 15 minutes or less
Sautéed Mushroom Linguine
A fantastic option for busy evenings, this entire dish can be prepared in the time it takes your pasta to cook.
31 summer recipes you can make in 15 minutes or less
Sumac Lamb Chops With Feta-Pea Mash
This quick feta-pea mash is also delicious served with grilled chicken or fish.
31 summer recipes you can make in 15 minutes or less
Herbed Salmon With Kale and Fennel Salad
Fresh dill and parsley turn everyday seared salmon into a flavour treat.
31 summer recipes you can make in 15 minutes or less
Grilled Steak With Garlicky Chickpea Mash and Arugula Salad
A can of chickpeas means this mash takes just minutes to make.
31 summer recipes you can make in 15 minutes or less
Honey Balsamic Chicken and Goat Cheese Salad
Making this for dinner? Double the ingredients, as it makes a pretty fantastic lunch next day as well.
31 summer recipes you can make in 15 minutes or less
Scallop, Sweet Pepper and Zucchini Salad
Round out this easy meal with a crusty baguette or pita.
31 summer recipes you can make in 15 minutes or less
Chorizo and Asparagus Pasta
Spiced chorizo will flavour every strand of this stunner of a meal.
31 summer recipes you can make in 15 minutes or less
Bok Choy with Shiitake Mushroom Sauce
The surprise element in this bok choy side dish is the shiitake mushroom sauce.
31 summer recipes you can make in 15 minutes or less
Mixed Green Salad With Strawberry Salsa
Make the most of seasonal strawberries by adding them to savoury salads.
31 summer recipes you can make in 15 minutes or less
Soy-Lime Soba Noodle and Edamame Salad
Delicious cold on a warm summer day, this soba salad is also a tasty way to use up leftover cooked veggies.
31 summer recipes you can make in 15 minutes or less
Pea, Fennel and Goat Cheese Salad
Serve this stunning salad instead of the more traditional salads often served at barbecues.
31 summer recipes you can make in 15 minutes or less
Edamame, Red Pepper and Corn Salad
Quick (and colourful!) salads like this one are what we want to have on our table all summer long.
31 summer recipes you can make in 15 minutes or less
Orange-Spiced Olives
Jazz up a jar of Kalamata olives with ingredients you likely already have on hand.
31 summer recipes you can make in 15 minutes or less
Sesame Almond Satay Dip
Serve this dip with seasonal veggies or shrimp.
31 summer recipes you can make in 15 minutes or less
Peas and Prosciutto Crostini
These crostini are both pretty and incredibly tasty, and pair well with a glass of chilled lemonade or iced tea.
31 summer recipes you can make in 15 minutes or less
Shrimp Sliders With Wasabi-Lime Mayo
A different take on the more traditional beef sliders, this shrimp number is lighter and has just a bit of a spicy kick.
31 summer recipes you can make in 15 minutes or less
Asparagus With Herbed Dipping Sauce
A five-minute creamy dip and a pretty presentation make for a fun celebration of asparagus al fresco.
31 summer recipes you can make in 15 minutes or less
Grilled Shrimp with Sriracha-Lime Cocktail Sauce
This variation on shrimp and cocktail sauce takes minutes to prepare, thanks to store-bought sriracha.
31 summer recipes you can make in 15 minutes or less
Greek Yogurt and Peach Parfait
The best part about this parfait? It uses frozen pieces of fruit, so you don't even have to take out a knife!
31 summer recipes you can make in 15 minutes or less
Grilled Sesame Edamame
If you enjoy edamame in salads, or boiled and salted on its own, this version is sure to blow you away!
31 summer recipes you can make in 15 minutes or less
Egg and Avocado Muffins
Sliced avocado, crisp pancetta and poached eggs will leave you feeling full until lunchtime.
31 summer recipes you can make in 15 minutes or less
Grilled Radishes With Creamy Cilantro Dip
Grilled radishes are uber simple to make, but are sure to turn an otherwise traditional array of party foods into something that feels extra special.
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