Celebrate the bounty of the late summer harvest with this organic veggie-loaded gluten-free pasta dish! Roasted vegetables, along with a garlicky-Parmesan sauce, adds depth of flavor, while a squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens the whole dish. With two servings of vegetables in every bowl combined with Natural Grocers^® Brand Gluten Free Pasta, you can create a delicious, filling, and healthy meal for your family in less than an hour. It can also be modified to be dairy-free and vegan.

Adorned with cranberries, walnuts, and goat cheese, this salad will convince even those who are unenthusiastic about beets to rally behind the root vegetable. Tossed with arugula and a slightly sweet and tangy balsamic vinaigrette, this side salad pairs well with just about anything on the dinner menu.

Take a taste vacation with this flavorful steak salad! You’ll love the balance of sweet, sour, and salty flavors, plus the whole thing is a snap to make, making it perfect for a busy Tuesday night or a weekend dinner with friends!

Even meat eaters will love this vegan bowl that celebrates summer South of the Border style! The whole meal comes together quickly and easily and is sure to please. Try substituting up to half the cooked quinoa or rice with prepared riced cauliflower. It’s an easy way to amp up the veggies without losing the taste and mouth feel of the grains.

Grilling brings out the sweetness of fruit and adds a subtle smokiness for a fun twist on a classic banana split. Instead of the traditional vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate ice cream, we’ve opted for all vanilla ice cream topped with grilled strawberries and pineapple and a homemade dairy-free hot fudge sauce.

Keeping the heat outside during the summer months is the goal. Turning on a hot oven is the last thing any of us want, so why not extend your grilling horizons beyond chicken, burgers, and hot dogs? Did you know you can cook pizza, pancakes, and even casseroles on the grill? With no extra prep time and just one rule of thumb: if you can cook it in a cast iron skillet or Dutch oven you can cook it on the grill.

Relish is easy to make and a fun way to show off summer's bounty. Use to top burgers, sandwiches, and hot dogs. The recipe is easily modifiable to suit your tastes and can be scaled up or down as your harvest of cucumbers might demand. Backyard grilling with never be boring with this zingy relish!