33 Super Fresh Summer Recipes That Couldn't Be More Perfect Right Now

We can always tell that summer is officially underway when our plates are filled with all the colorful gems currently stocking the farmers' market—like bright red tomatoes, fresh okra, juicy blackberries, pretty peaches, and our beloved Southern watermelon. From there, the meals practically inspire themselves, starting with some to-die-for tomato recipes to make all season long. Roasted cherry tomatoes turn into restaurant-worthy bruschetta tartines, and you can finally try your hand at old-fashioned tomato gravy, which belongs poured over our buttermilk biscuits any day.

We're spending these hot months indulging in all the fresh vegetables packed inside new pasta salad recipes, easy chicken dinners that feel anything but boring, the most refreshing drinks ever (try the spicy watermelon spritzer or sweet tea-infused mule, stat!), and super easy slab pies that feed a crowd and make the most stunning summertime centerpiece for your table. Grab an ice-cold porch cocktail, slice up those heirloom tomatoes, and celebrate the season with these 33 sensational summer recipes.