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.

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!

Quickles are easy to make and a fun way to show off summer's bounty. Use to top burgers, sandwiches, and hot dogs or add to a cheese plate. The recipe is easily modifiable to suit your tastes and can be scaled up or down as your harvest of cucumbers mind demand. Backyard barbecues will never be boring with these zingy refrigerator quick pickles!

An icy cold alcohol-free strawberry daiquiri is the perfect refreshing beverage for hot summer days and nights. Made with frozen strawberries, kombucha, and coconut water, this drink is not only delicious, it’s healthy too!

It takes little effort to spatchcock a whole chicken and the outcome is a beautiful presentation. The tender, juicy flavor of grilled spatchcock chicken paired with grilled vegetables is an easy, dependable meal everyone will love.

At Natural Grocers, we’ve always been huge advocates for eating more vegetables, so the next time you’ve got the grill fired up for meat or meat alternatives, why not grill whatever fresh vegetables you have in the fridge? Vegetables take little time to cook, they’re the perfect candidates for grilling, and the options are almost endless. It’s an easy and delicious way to eat your veggies!

This delicious vegan tart is a healthier version of icebox pie, with an almond flour crust and a rich and creamy dairy-free, chocolate-chia pudding filling. It’s the perfect treat for a special occasion like Father’s Day, or whenever you’re feeling like something decadent to satisfy your sweet tooth. This no-guilt dessert is easy to make and will be a crowd pleaser!

Want to celebrate the rainbow? Try this colorful salad bowl: It’s gorgeous to behold and bursting with good4u summer veggies! Serve it as a side salad or make it a meal by adding grilled or baked chicken or fish, baked tofu, or hard-boiled eggs.