Recipe report: Countdown to sun-kissed summer menus

Pocket some key summer-stunner recipes now; bask in the glow of menu success all season long with tropical cocktails, farm-fresh salad, grill-friendly skewers and the famous healthcare recipe, Beef Steak Tomato Sandwich.

Chef Olivier Gaupin of Benchmark Hospitality soaks the pork in a mango marinade before skewering it with mango cubes and grilling over wood charcoal. Grilled red onions and scallions serve as a bed for serving the skewers.Get the recipe

GM Jeremy Fry of Menno Haven Retirement Community developed a partnership with Spiral Path Farms to source organic produce. In season he and his team offer a weekly farm basket to their independent living residents so they can purchase fresh fruits and vegetables with their dining dollars. Each week, the chefs at Menno Haven, which is managed by Cura, incorporate some of the produce into weekly menu specials, like this dish.Get the recipe

For this take on the pina colada, peanut satay-infused gin subs for rum as the spirit of choice. Cream of coconut provides the characteristic creamy texture and flavor. The result is a cocktail that would pair well with Thai appetizers or stand on its own as a prelude to an outdoor barbecue. Get the recipe

Juicy, ripe beef steak tomatoes may not hit some areas of the country until late July or August, but keep this simple sandwich on the front burner. Layering slices of the tomatoes with herbed mayo, pickled onions and avocado showcases their sweet flavor in the best possible way.Get the recipe

Grill from Ipanema Brazilian Steakhouse shares one of their top-selling beverages recipes. Filled with grapes and sugarcane rum, this drink is perfect for a day of patio drinks. Get the recipe