It’s been the hottest weekend of the year in L.A., and although Labor Day traditionally marks the “end” of summer, it still feels like it’s in full swing here.

It’s been a busy summer, and this poor blog has been sadly neglected. Even though I haven’t managed to post along the way, we’ve made some delicious summer meals and I have to share a few pictures/links:

Grilled Bacon Salad with Arugula and Balsamic, courtesy of Smitten Kitchen:

Vietnamese Summer Rolls:

Beef Lettuce Wraps, courtesy of The Steamy Kitchen Cookbook:

Biscuits and Gravy (not exactly summery but we used chicken sausage to lighten it up):

An Argentine-inspired parrillada, with grilled chicken, sausage, vegetables, and chimichurri:

Here’s to a memorable summer and an even more delightful fall!