Your Summer Hosting Menu

(Doubles as your summer dinner menu)

Today’s the last day of school! June is the craziest month and will continue to be crazy for at least another week, when my kids start camp. (If you’re last-minute shopping for camp or summer activities, here’s my list to help you out.)

Whether you’re getting ready for the long July 4th weekend, end-of-school celebrations, or just craving a little vitamin D, now’s the time to fire up your grills (or grill pans) and make a summer feast. You don’t even need to have people over—make a salad and burgers for an easy dinner and save the rest of the recipes for another day. I’ve included our favorite burger recipe plus tons of veggie-packed options (and the most incredible summer dessert) so everyone has something delicious they’ll love.

Here’s what’s on the menu:

• Pita Burgers with Quick Pickled Veggies & Sauce

• Veggie Option: Broccoli Burgers

• Halloumi Salad

• Watermelon & Corn Salad

• Grilled Zucchini & Pesto

• Chocolate Cookies & Cream Icebox Cake

Paid subscribers—last chance! I want to hear from you. Please tell me what you’d like to see more or less of around here—everyone who replies will be entered to win a giveaway of my favorite things. Reply via the chat or email askmelissa@bakedbymelissa.com. Thank you!! (Must be in the US for the giveaway, but I’d love to hear from everyone!) I’ll be choosing the winner next Monday, June 23.