What Recipes to Cook in June

Are you wondering what to cook in June? Browse our collection of 45 best June recipes to cook for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert!

It's already June which means a new list of fresh seasonal recipes to make throughout the month! This month, we start to fire up the grill and embrace the vibrant, fresh flavors of early summer. Our curated list of the 45 best recipes to cook in June incorporates seasonal summer produce and includes delicious breakfast ideas, healthy lunch recipes such as sandwiches and light salads, hearty protein-packed dinners, delicious appetizers and snacks, and fruity and frozen desserts. So let's dive in!

What is in Season in June

As summer rolls around, there are even more fruits and vegetables that are in season — which means more delicious seasonal recipes to cook in June! Some of the most popular summer produce that you can find fresh in your local grocery store or farmer's markets in the month of June include (click the links below for a list of recipes that we have using that ingredient):

• Apricots
• Artichokes
• Blueberries
• Broccoli
• Beets
• Carrots
• Cantaloupe
• Mangos
• Peas
• Radishes
• Rhubarb
• Spinach
• Strawberries

Holidays in June

There aren't too many big holidays in June. The big holiday this month is Father's Day, which is all about the food that dad likes. We are talking grilling recipes, meaty dishes, and more. See our favorite recipes to make for dad in our recipe collection, 60 Best Father's Day Recipes.

Breakfast Recipes to Cook in June

• Avocado Toast with Egg. Avocado Toast with Egg is the perfect recipe to make for breakfast when you are short on time but looking for something delicious, healthy, and nutritious.
• Blueberry Pancakes. There’s nothing better in the morning than thick, soft, fluffy blueberry pancakes, loaded with fresh berries, topped with butter, and soaked in maple syrup.
• Mediterranean Scrambled Eggs. Mediterranean Scrambled Eggs with spinach, tomato, and feta is loaded with flavor and a quick and easy breakfast to make in under 10 minutes (with prep!).
• Strawberry Banana Smoothie. Quick and easy strawberry banana smoothie is the perfect breakfast on the go or refreshing snack. It's fruity, delicious, and packed with nutrients.
• Spinach and Feta Quiche with Cauliflower Crust. Spinach and feta quiche is healthy and gluten-free with a keto cauliflower crust and savoury vegetarian filling. The perfect breakfast to give you the energy to do all the things you want to do.
• Egg Muffins. Egg muffins are a quick and easy way to meal prep breakfast on-the-go, loaded with cheddar cheese, bacon or salami, and green onions. Make 12 in 30 minutes.
• Blueberry Yogurt Muffins. Blueberry yogurt muffins are buttery, moist, soft, and cakey and bursting with blueberries in every single bite. They are super quick and easy to make.
• Chia Seed Pudding. Chia Seed Pudding is creamy, delicious, and healthy, loaded with protein, fiber, antioxidants, and healthy fats. Plus, it’s easy to make with 3 ingredients.
• Strawberry Jam. Quick and easy, homemade small batch strawberry jam is so simple to make in one pot with just 3 ingredients and no pectin. It's bright, sweet and addictive.

Lunch Recipes to Make in June

• Tortellini Salad. This Tortellini Salad is loaded with fresh pasta and summer veggies, tossed in a simple dressing. It's filling, satisfying, and easy to make in 15 minutes.
• Lo Mein Noodles. Say goodbye to takeout and make easy Lo Mein Noodles at home, packed with fresh veggies and healthy ingredients, in less than 15 minutes!
• Strawberry Avocado Salad. Loaded with fresh ingredients, strawberry avocado salad with poppy seed dressing is the ultimate summer salad -- light, vibrant, fresh, sweet, and tangy.
• Chicken Shawarma. Homemade chicken shawarma (donair) with juicy tender chicken marinated in Middle Eastern spices and wrapped in pita bread is easy to make at home.
• Vegetarian Burrito Bowl. Skip the trip to the burrito shop and make this Vegetarian Burrito Bowl at home, loaded with cilantro lime rice, tofu, veggies, and delicious toppings.
• Avocado Pesto Pasta. This creamy Avocado Pesto Pasta is healthy, light, and delicious. This quick and easy vegan pasta comes together in just 15 minutes (including prep!).
• Mediterranean Chickpea Salad. Full of bright flavors and the most delicious balsamic vinaigrette, this Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is the ultimate fresh and healthy salad.
• Minestrone Soup. Minestrone soup is a hearty, healthy, nourishing, and delicious classic Italian soup, packed with vegetables and pasta simmered in a rich tomato broth.
• Turkey and Cheese Sliders. Turkey and Cheese Sliders are quick and easy, made with deli meat and Swiss cheese filled inside soft Hawaiian dinner rolls topped with a buttery sauce.

Dinner Recipes to Cook in June

• Souvlaki Beef Shish Kebabs. Easy Greek Souvlaki Beef Shish Kebabs are delicious and flavorful, made with a simple marinade and fresh vegetables. Cook on the grill or oven.
• Mediterranean Turkey Burgers. Mediterranean turkey burgers are tender, juicy, and delicious, loaded with garlic, fresh dill, and lemon juice. The perfect summer weeknight meal.
• Lemon Chicken Piccata. Quick and easy, creamy lemon chicken piccata is a simple and delicious 30-minute meal made with tender chicken breast in a light lemon sauce with capers.
• Greek Salmon. Greek salmon is delicious, flaky, and tender. This healthy oven-baked salmon is packed with Mediterranean flavors and is ready in just 20 minutes.
• Stuffed Pepper Casserole. Skip the stuffing process with this easy Stuffed Pepper Casserole and cook the peppers with beef, rice, tomatoes, and spices for a delicious one pot meal.
• Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry. Better than takeout garlic shrimp stir fry is saucy, sticky, flavorful, and delicious. It's quick and easy to make in 15 minutes and great for meal prep.
• Baked Feta Pasta. Baked Feta Pasta is a quick and easy weeknight dinner recipe that is creamy, delicious, and flavorful — the whole family will love this Tiktok pasta!
• Easy Baked Meatballs. Easy Baked Meatballs are juicy, tender, loaded with flavor, and kid-friendly. Enjoy delicious homemade meatballs in under an hour using simple ingredients.
• Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas. Sheet pan chicken fajitas are quick and easy to make, loaded with flavor, delicious, and ready in less than 30 minutes. Great for meal prep too.
• Tandoori Chicken Skewers. Tandoori Chicken Skewers with juicy tender chicken bites are marinated in an authentic yogurt marinade packed with a homemade Indian seasoning blend.

Appetizers and Snacks to Make in June

• Falafel. Homemade falafel are delicious, golden brown and crispy on the outside, fluffy tender and soft inside. Plus, they're vegan, loaded with plant-based protein.
• Homemade Taquitos. Homemade Taquitos are crispy, delicious and flavorful. These rolled tacos are filled with seasoned ground beef and melty cheese — and can be fried or baked!
• Antipasto Skewers. Antipasto skewers with tortellini are a quick, easy, and delicious appetizer with the best parts of a traditional antipasto platter but easier to eat.
• Baked Spinach Dip. Warm, rich, creamy baked spinach dip is a delicious and easy appetizer that is baked until warm and melty. Easy to make ahead and a total crowd pleaser.
• Sweet Chili Chicken Bites. Sticky crispy baked sweet chili chicken bites is better than takeout and so easy to make healthier at home. An easy dinner or game day appy.
• Whipped Ricotta Crostini. Whipped ricotta crostini is a fancy easy appetizer to make in just minutes or prepare in advance and assemble before serving. A total crowd pleaser.
• Air Fryer Short Ribs. Air fryer short ribs are crispy, flavorful, and delicious. The easy marinade ensures they're tender and juicy inside, while the air fryer makes them crispy.
• Spinach Cheese Rolls. Spinach cheese rolls are an easy appetizer that's creamy, cheesy, comforting, and delicious. Serve as an appy at parties, for a school lunch, or snack.

Desserts to Bake in June

• Key Lime Pie. Perfectly creamy and tart with a buttery graham cracker crust, this easy Key Lime Pie is a classic for a reason. You won't need another pie recipe again!
• Strawberry Cupcakes. Strawberry Cupcakes are made with real strawberries in both the tender cake batter and the creamy strawberry buttercream frosting. A picture-perfect treat!
• Blueberry Crisp. Blueberry crisp with a sweet blueberry filling and a buttery, crispy oat topping, is a delicious, fruity treat that's ready in just 45 minutes.
• Mango Sago. Mango sago is a popular Asian dessert that’s creamy, fruity, cold tapioca pudding dessert is easy to make at home with just a few simple ingredients.
• Strawberry Crumb Bars. Strawberry Crumb Bars are sweet, savory, and tart homemade bars made with a layer of jammy strawberries sandwiched between two crumbly pastry layers.
• Lemon Sweet Rolls. Soft and fluffy lemon sweet rolls are filled with a lemon vanilla sugar and topped with homemade lemon cream cheese icing. They're sweet, citrusy, and tart.
• Strawberry Frozen Yogurt. Homemade strawberry frozen yogurt is a delicious, refreshing, healthy dessert made with 4 simple ingredients, no refined sugar, and in less than 5 minutes.
• S'mores Cookies. S'mores Cookies are chewy, gooey, and nostalgic, loaded with marshmallows, chocolate, and Graham crackers — and no campfire required. Quick and easy too!
• Fresh Strawberry Pie. Fresh strawberry pie is a delicious, summer dessert loaded with juicy strawberries and homemade strawberry glaze with no jello, in a flakey pie crust.

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