31 Classic New England Recipes We Can’t Wait to Make This Summer Featuring everything from baked stuffed clams to blueberry lattice pie. Close Credit: Brie Goldman Summer is eagerly approaching, and if you're anything like us, you're excited about the classic New England seasonal recipes that we all know and love. There's nothing quite like the charm of New England in the summertime—the blooming hydrangeas, 14 hours of daylight, and the salty sea breeze. What makes the summer experience even better is the unique, local seafood cuisine. To inspire your first summer cookout after a long day in the sun or for a family feast, we've gathered all the classic New England summer recipes that we can't wait to make. Ahead, find everything from the perfect lobster roll and oyster casino to blueberry lattice pie and clam chowder. 21 Summer Cocktails to Sip All Season 01 of 31 Lobster Salad With Greens and Citrus Vinaigrette Credit: Yunhee Kim This lobster salad is full of zesty citrus flavor and sweet lobster meat. It's an elegant, classic seafood dish that can be prepared as a starter or lunch entrée. Cooking live lobster may seem intimidating, but we provide all the tips you'll need in the recipe. View Recipe 02 of 31 Seafood Linguine Credit: Ngoc Minh Ngo Our recipe calls for five varieties: clams, mussels, scallops, shrimp, and squid. It makes the perfect main dish for a family feast or a celebratory centerpiece dish in the summer. View Recipe 03 of 31 Lobster Bisque Credit: Bryan Gardner A cozy classic that everyone will love, lobster bisque is the ideal New England starter year-round, but especially in the late spring through early fall. To start, we use our quick and easy homemade lobster stock base for this rich, cream-based soup. View Recipe 04 of 31 Lemony Shrimp Scampi Credit: Jacob Fox A simple seafood pasta packed with fragrant, lemony shrimp flavors. It comes together in just 20 minutes and makes for the perfect summertime feast to whip up after a long day of play. View Recipe 05 of 31 Perfect Lobster Roll This classic New England recipe is one you'll want to master. There are many variations to spice it up, and we share them all in the recipe. Pair your lobster rolls with a cold glass of rosé or lager and enjoy. View Recipe 06 of 31 Broiled Oysters Broiled to perfection and drenched in Parmesan, olive oil, and herb sauce, these are a delicious summer hors d'oeuvre to serve with a glass of crisp white wine or rosé. View Recipe 07 of 31 Crab Rolls Credit: Bryan Gardner Crab meat takes center stage in this delicious, buttery toasted sandwich packed with mayonnaise, lemon, Old Bay seasoning, and cayenne pepper. It's a great poolside lunchtime meal that comes together in 20 minutes. View Recipe 08 of 31 Blueberry Lattice Pie Credit: Mike Krautter This lattice pie makes the most of blueberry season, paired with our buttery pâte brisée. Fresh blueberries combine with cinnamon and lemon zest to enhance their flavor. It's a dessert sure to impress any guest and makes for a celebratory summer dish. View Recipe 09 of 31 Baked Stuffed Clams Credit: Bryan Gardner Delectable baked stuffed clams are one of our favorite seasonal dishes. The herbed breadcrumb stuffing, paired with fragrant white wine and garlic, makes these bite-sized hors d'oeuvres irresistible. View Recipe 10 of 31 Chesapeake Crab Cakes Credit: Anna Williams Our Chesapeake crab cakes are the ultimate hors d'oeuvre for your summer cocktail party. You can form and chill them a day ahead, then fry them for up to an hour before serving. They're bite-sized, making them easy to pass around to guests. View Recipe 11 of 31 Mini Lobster Rolls Credit: decorvow If your family loves lobster rolls, they'll devour these mini versions. They're a fun lobster appetizer, featuring soft pull-apart rolls filled with a simple lobster salad flavored with Old Bay Seasoning and freshly chopped herbs. View Recipe 12 of 31 Oysters Casino A summertime fan favorite, this recipe is from The Hog Island Oyster Cookbook. It's an impressive dish to serve guests or enjoy with the family during the sunset with before-dinner cocktails. View Recipe 13 of 31 Hot-Crab and Pimiento-Cheese Spread Credit: Lennart Weibull Crab and pimento cheese are baked to golden perfection and served with crusty bread, crackers, or crudités. It's an irresistible spread destined to be devoured, so make sure to make enough for a crowd. View Recipe 14 of 31 Shucked Oysters with Three Sauces Credit: Thomas Loof It wouldn't be a New England summer without freshly shucked oysters. Here, we share how we shuck them, plus three different sauces to include in your spread. Shucking oysters at home is a fun family activity that everyone can help out with and enjoy. View Recipe 15 of 31 New England Clam Chowder Credit: Con Polous There's nothing like a proper New England clam chowder. This classic creamy soup is rich, filling, and full of tender chopped seafood. We've made a few adjustments to streamline the cooking process and ensure a traditional taste. View Recipe 16 of 31 Pan-Fried Soft-Shell Crabs Pan-fried soft-shell crab is a New England restaurant classic, and now you can make it at home. Our simple recipe puts this meal on the table in under an hour with just five ingredients. We love pairing this main dish with a side of roasted asparagus. View Recipe 17 of 31 Classic Strawberry Shortcake Credit: Yossy Arefi Showcase juicy summer strawberries with buttery biscuits and freshly whipped cream. Strawberry shortcake is the perfect celebratory dessert for July 4th on the coast, whether by the beach or enjoyed after a long day in the sun. View Recipe 18 of 31 Baked Clam Dip Credit: Mike Krautter A baked clam and cream cheese dip paired with salty potato chips is an ode to the salty coast of New England. It's a fan favorite for enjoying before dinner or as a mid-day snack. View Recipe 19 of 31 Crab Salad Sandwich Credit: Ditte Isager Similar to its seafood counterpart—tuna salad—this crab salad is a delightful summertime lunch. Martha loves making this sandwich during her summers in Maine when she finds fresh crab meat. It's a simple recipe with lemon juice and mayonnaise sandwiched between brioche bread, lettuce, and a sliced tomato. View Recipe 20 of 31 Steamed Mussels With Wine and Saffron Credit: Rob Tannenbaum Steamed mussels with white wine and saffron make for an elegant entrée that comes together in just 10 minutes. The white wine, garlic, shallots, tomatoes, parsley, and saffron bring delicious flavor. Serve this fragrant dish with crusty, grilled bread. View Recipe 21 of 31 Scalloped Oysters Credit: Marcus Nilsson New England is all about oysters, and this scalloped oyster dish does it all. Packed with decadent flavors like heavy cream, nutmeg, breadcrumbs, scallions, and freshly chopped parsley, it makes an ideal main dish paired with a salad, asparagus, or warm, crispy bread. View Recipe 22 of 31 Martha's Spaghetti alle Vongole Credit: Lennart Weibull Seafood pasta is a summertime go-to. Martha's spaghetti alle vongole will steal the show at any backyard dinner party or family gathering. View Recipe 23 of 31 Parker House Rolls Credit: Mike Krautter Make an abundance of Parker House rolls for crab, lobster, and shrimp sandwiches. This recipe yields 32 warm, buttery, and flakey rolls that can be enjoyed just as much on their own. View Recipe 24 of 31 Apple Crisp Credit: Julia Hartbeck Apple crisp comes together quicker than a pie but has all the favorite flavors. It's a light and delicious summer treat that can serve a crowd. Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream for extra sweetness. View Recipe 25 of 31 Seafood Mac and Cheese Credit: Jake Sternquist This decadent, creamy, and cheesy pasta dish is packed with seafood favorites like shrimp, lobster, and crab meat. It's a delicious side dish to accompany burgers or hot dogs during a summertime cookout. View Recipe 26 of 31 Classic Boston Baked Beans Credit: David E. Steele A traditional New England side dish—enter basic Boston baked beans. These slow-cooked beans take time, but it's well worth the wait. They're the ultimate barbecue side dish, served alongside pulled pork sandwiches, ribs, or burgers. View Recipe 27 of 31 Stovetop Clambake Credit: Brie Goldman We redesigned this stovetop clambake to be made indoors so you can enjoy it year-round. It includes all our favorite seafood—lobster, shrimp, clams, mussels, and more. View Recipe 28 of 31 Hake Burgers Credit: Linda Pugliese Whitefish burgers offer a lighter, satisfying meal. They're a great addition to any backyard cookout menu and are best dressed up with all the fixings, such as pickled onions, watercress, and mayonnaise. View Recipe 29 of 31 Fried Fish Credit: Photos by Ryan Liebe Bring the pub fare home and make this crowd-pleasing fried fish spread. You can replace half the fish fillets with large, peeled shrimp to mix it up. View Recipe 30 of 31 Chocolate Whoopie Pies with Vanilla Buttercream Filling Credit: Yossy Arefi End a summertime feast with traditional chocolate whoopie pies. The buttermilk gives the chocolate cookies a tangy flavor that balances the rich buttercream filling. View Recipe 31 of 31 Baked Potatoes with Créme Fraiche and Caviar Credit: Dana Gallagher This simple yet delectable special baked potato makes for a celebratory starter or side dish. Martha uses Yukon Gold potatoes for this recipe and tops them with crème fraiche and quality caviar or salmon roe for serving. View Recipe Explore more: Food & Cooking Recipes Seasonal Recipes Summer Recipes