Goodbye Summer

With less than a week left of summer, I'm getting a little weepy at the thought of it being over already. Our summer days (and nights) have been filled with friends, family, trips to our favorite places, staying up late, fires in the backyard, lots of swimming and ice cream. We have been busy soaking up all the extra hours of sunshine and choosing to play more...enjoy more. The good news is, as a New Yorker, I love all seasons, so I don't grieve long before I'm lining up for a Pumpkin Spice Latte, burning a "Sweater Weather" candle and going apple picking. As I was thinking through my menu for the week, my mind started swirling with some of my summer favorites. Too good not to share. So, before we say goodbye to summer and welcome fall with yummy soups and pumpkin french toast...here's to one last hurrah for summer!

• Creamy Lemonade Pie
• Paprika Grilled Shrimp Quesadillas
• Cheeseburger Salad
• Tomato Cucumber Salad
• Oatmeal Cookie Peach Cobbler
• Chicken Pear Gorgonzola Salad- Grilled chicken, sliced pears, candied pecans and gorgonzola tossed in a bed of greens with balsamic vinegarette.
• Grilled Pesto and Ricotta Pizza
• Grilled Peaches stuffed with Marscapone, Bacon and Arugula (recipe courtesy of Emily) 

         4 peaches, halved
         1 packed cup arugula
         8 oz. marscapone cheese

         1 tbsp black pepper
         8 slices cooked bacon
Pulse bacon, arugula, marscapone cheese and black pepper in a food processor until chunky. Brush peaches with olive oil and lightly salt. Grill cut side for five minutes. Turn over, spoon on filling, close grill and grill for another five minutes.  

• Caprese any and everything! Fresh tomatoes, fresh basil, mozzeralla cheese and balsamic.  Yes please! Caprese salad, Caprese tomato stacks, Caprese Chicken, Caprese burgers...so many options. 

What are your favorite summer go-to recipes?