Summer is a great time to explore and try new things, and a perfect way to use your extra time is to practice your cooking skills and eat delicious snacks. Try out these recipes to much on while relaxing by the pool or bingeing on a movie night or whatever else you want to do when you don't have responsibilities.

1. Fruit Salsa and Cinnamon Chips

A great alternative to the savory classic, this super easy recipe is light and refreshing, and is healthy because it has fruit, right?

2. Summer Fruit Galettes

These pastries are not only sweet, but look amazing, too! If it's really hot out, pair them with ice cream to add to the deliciousness .

3. Campfire Cones

You don't have to be a camp counselor to indulge in s'mores every now and then (or even every night). These yummy desserts will have you singing tunes and feeling like a kid again.

4. Strawberry Brownie Skewers

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What could be better than strawberries, marshmallows and a ton of chocolate? Probably nothing. These easy-to-eat and make skewers combine everything that is good in the world.

5. Peaches and Cream Bars

You'll be peaches and dream-ing about these yummy fruit squares for weeks after you make them!

6. Grilled Peaches with Cinnamon Ricotta Honey

This creative recipe may be a bit of a challenge to beginners, but will definitely be worth when everyone is in awe of your dessert skills.

7. Green Tea Crepes with Ricotta Filling

8. Frozen Yogurt Coconut Pops

Why spend your money on artificial and sticky popsicles out of the box when you can make your own? These are very easy and are perfect for a hot day.

9. Grilled Strawberry Shortcake with Lemon Cream

Instead of hot dogs and hamburgers getting all the grill time at barbecues, but this fun new way to cook a dessert can make you look at your grill in a whole new way.

10. Skillet Bourbon Peach and Blueberry Crumble

In further celebration of fruit season, this unique dessert looks and tastes delicious.

11. Mini Cherry Pies

Pies are already an American classic and a staple of every summer barbecue. This new version of a classic is fun and will be the highlight of your Fourth of July.

12. Raspberry Lemon Bars

This delicious fruit combination is easy to make and great to snack on for this summer!