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!

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!

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.

A simple rustic dish, shakshuka is a regular feature in Israeli cuisine. It is equally delicious eaten day or night and is best enjoyed with bread to sop up the flavorful sauce. A quick and easy budget-friendly meal that will wow your family!

Broccolini, a hybrid of broccoli and Chinese broccoli, a leafy vegetable, has a slightly milder flavor compared to the broccoli most of us are used to. When steamed and brightened up with lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese, it’s delightful to the taste buds. This is an easy recipe to prepare and it’s so good that it may just become your new favorite!