June Cooking Guide: Top Recipes for Meals, Desserts, and Snacks!

Do you want to share a recipe on the Women’s Journal but find yourself short on inspiration? No worries, I’ve compiled a list of recipes you’re sure to love. And since cooking is a joy meant to be shared, I’ve selected options based on what people are currently interested in cooking. For easy and quick recipes, just pick from this list!

Cooking Seasonal Recipes: Easy and Unique

In June, colorful and flavorful products inspire us with recipes that are easy, unique, and full of sunshine. Whether you’re in the mood for a quick meal, a fruity dessert, or a homemade snack, let these recipe ideas inspire you.

June Meal and Appetizer Ideas:

• Tomato gazpacho or cucumber-mint soup;
• Zucchini tartare with lemon and feta;
• Beet carpaccio with fresh goat cheese;
• Salad of melon, prosciutto, and mozzarella;
• Mini vegetable flans with basil;
• Bruschettas with grilled vegetables;
• Salmon poke bowl with raw veggies;
• Thin tomato tart with mustard and fresh herbs;
• Vegetable tian with thyme;
• Zucchini gratin with goat cheese.

June Dessert and Snack Ideas:

• Cherry or apricot clafoutis;
• Fresh fruit salad flavored with mint;
• Red berry Pavlova;
• Verrines of cottage cheese, raspberry coulis, and granola;
• Homemade strawberry or melon sorbet;
• Rhubarb soft cake;
• Blueberry muffins;
• Vanilla-strawberry marble cake;
• Apricot jam rolled crepes.

Practical Recipe Ideas: “I want to cook a… but I don’t have…”

We’ve all been there — the urge to whip up something sweet hits, but we’re missing one or several key ingredients. Now’s the time to share with the Women’s Journal community your tricks and recipes to save the day and enjoy delicious meals under any circumstances.

• Egg-free cake;
• Fat-free cake;
• Milk-free cake;
• Flour-free cake;
• Meringue-free lemon tart;
• No-rest pizza dough;
• Butter-free shortcrust pastry;
• No-rest waffle batter.

For More Inspiration: Our Best Recipes of the Moment

Let yourself be tempted by these ideas perfect for preparing hearty, heartwarming dishes.

In June, delight your loved ones and share your culinary skills! Submit your best recipes to the Women’s Journal and try to win a great prize or a gift certificate. It’s your turn to shine!