And there are plenty of occasions along the way to keep us busy in the kitchen. So, without further ado, here are the recipes we can’t wait to make this month for picnicking, Father’s Day, Juneteenth , trips to the pool, and ordinary weeknights.

Oh, June…It seems like we’ve been waiting all year for you. We’re ready to celebrate your arrival with all things summer cooking. From fresh produce to grilling favorites , we’re welcoming you with open arms.

01 of 17 Loaded Smashed Potato Salad Jake Sternquist / Food Styling: Charlie Worthington / Prop Styling: Gabriel Greco Meet the perfect potato salad to bring along wherever you’re going this summer. Toss together roasted, smashed potatoes with all the “loaded” fixings—from sour cream to bacon—for a creamy, satisfying dish. It packs well in the cooler, too. View Recipe Save

02 of 17 Grinder Sliders Jason Donnelly / Food Stylist: Holly Pressman / Prop Stylist: Natalie Ghazali Need an easy meal to take to the pool or beach? Here’s another recipe to pack in the cooler. Stack meat, cheese, and a special grinder salad on Hawaiian rolls and call it lunch, dinner, or a midday snack that everyone will be grabbing. View Recipe Save

03 of 17 Greek Bean and Chicken Salad Allrecipes / Diana Moutsopoulos Senior Editorial Director Diana Moutsopoulos has “a total winner” with this easy 15-minute meal. She explains, “A traditional Greek salad is my go-to salad every summer, but I wanted to make something that I could meal prep at the beginning of the week that would keep me satisfied. I added white beans and chicken to up the protein.” As the recipe page also notes, this will keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and works with any white bean or with chickpeas.

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04 of 17 Sesame Snap Peas lutzflcat Sesame and chili oils add depth of flavor and a hint of heat to sweet, crisp snap peas in this versatile side to enjoy all June long with anything from steak to chicken to fish. Allrecipes Allstar Soup Loving Nicole “Loved this recipe!” and suggested adding mushrooms to balance it out. View Recipe Save

05 of 17 Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos Jason Donnelly / Food Styling: Holly Dreesman / Prop Styling: Lexi Juhl, Dera Burreson Take a note from recipe creator Juliana Hale and test these out: “These bang bang shrimp tacos take bang bang flavor to the next level. Fried shrimp is tossed in spicy mayo, sweet chili-Sriracha sauce, and nestled into tacos with crunchy red cabbage, onion, and avocado.” View Recipe Save

06 of 17 Bloody Mary Pasta Salad Robby Lozano / Food Styling: Julia Levy / Prop Styling: Keoshia McGhee Since we can never get enough pasta, no matter what time of year it is, here’s an easy, yet crowd-pleasing riff on a favorite cocktail that gives noodles the most fun summer spin. “Bloody mary mix is a great base for a vinaigrette, and with extra horseradish, this dressing is just made for pasta,” ensures Moutsopoulos. View Recipe Save

07 of 17 Turkey Spaghetti Zoodles Allrecipes Member Swap noodles for “zoodles” with zucchini we’re starting to stock up on this time of year. This is “a super simple one-pot dinner that’s low calorie, low carb, paleo, gluten-free, and takes just 10 minutes to make. This will be your go-to weeknight dinner! Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator up to 3 days,” says creator Megan Olson.

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08 of 17 Chicken Koftas Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Mix seasonings like onion, cilantro, mint, garlic, ginger, and jalapeño together with ground chicken and skewer these meatballs to throw on the grill. Serve with tzatziki sauce and a big salad, and you’ve got a tasty meal any night of the week. View Recipe Save

09 of 17 Eggplant Mixed Grill Mackenzie Schieck You can’t go wrong with these easy grilled veggies. As reviewer Gloria Burnette says, “I followed this recipe exactly and skewered eggplants, onions, mushrooms, and bell peppers after marinating them for 6 hours. They turned out amazing! I loved the fresh ingredients and will definitely be making this again!”

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10 of 17 Simple Grilled Lamb Chops DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS Pamper the father figures with lamb chops that are a go-to for special occasion dinners. They’re “easy to prepare with a tasty garlicky marinade for flavorsome, juicy results,” according to the recipe page. Reviewer Ira goodstadt vouches for these, too: “Best lamb chops ever! My family loves them. Simple yet flavorful recipe.” View Recipe Save

12 of 17 High Protein Broccoli Cheddar Soup Nicole Russell It may not exactly be soup weather, but that’s not stopping Associate Editor Patricia Kaowthumrong from trying this flavor-packed recipe from Allstar Nicole Russell. “This looks amazing!” The extra protein boost comes from beans and cottage cheese that get blended in. View Recipe Save

13 of 17 Pizza Dough Breadsticks Jason Donnelly / Food Styling: Holly Dreesman / Prop Styling: Natalie Ghazali Now that school is out, we need easy snacks for those ever-hungry mouths. “These pizza dough breadsticks are quick and easy to make, and kids love them. I like to top mine off with mozzarella cheese, but served plain with just seasonings, they are equally as delicious,” says Allstar Yolanda Gutierrez. The best part? Aside from the store-bought shortcuts, these are totally customizable. View Recipe Save

14 of 17 Strawberry Tiramisu Roll Jason Donnelly / Food Styling: Holly Dreesman / Prop Styling: Lexi Juhl, Dera Burreson Another dish to serve on Father’s Day, or any festive occasion in June, “This strawberry tiramisu roll is a pretty, tasty, and fun variation on tiramisu. The spiraled layers of mascarpone cream and ladyfingers are revealed when sliced. Use the ripest, juiciest berries you can find for the best flavor,” notes our test kitchen’s own Sarah Brekke.

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15 of 17 Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Jason Donnelly / Food Styling: Holly Dreesman / Prop Styling: Lexi Juhl, Dera Burreson Save some strawberries for this crumble, which highlights two spring darlings in a sweet and tart dessert with “a hint of lemon zest and the rich flavor of almonds,” according to the recipe page. Just don’t forget the ice cream on the side. View Recipe Save

16 of 17 S’mores Cupcakes Kim Allstar Kim gives us a different way to make a summer favorite with these irresistible cupcakes. Though she warns they take time and effort, she says the “end result is a gorgeously delicious confection with a crisp graham cracker crust, rich chocolate cake middle, and a billowy toasted marshmallow frosting.” Yes, please! View Recipe Save