🍓 Your Glow-Up Guide to the Coolest Recipes for the Hottest Season
Summer is here and the vibes are chill. If you’re looking to eat fresh, feel good, and serve up meals that nourish your body and feed your glow up, this roundup is for you.
Whether you’re sipping something green, flipping something grilled, or dreaming of a veganish meal with Beyoncé on the playlist, these cookbooks are your go-to guides for a season of flavor and fun.
🥤 Green Smoothies for Life
By J.J. Smith
Start your day (or bounce back from last night) with this classic from nutritionist and bestselling author J.J. Smith. With 100+ green smoothie recipes, this book is your ticket to clearer skin, more energy, and that post-blend glow. Add spinach, swirl in some mango, and get your mind right.
📚 Blend your way to better days »
🌱 Vegan, At Times
By Jessica Seinfeld
Nobody’s asking you to give up ribs forever, sis—but if you’re leaning into a more plant-forward lifestyle, this cookbook makes it easy (and delicious) to get started. With 120+ recipes that just happen to be vegan, this NYT bestseller proves healthy can still hit.
📚 Get your copy »
🍗 Quick Recipes for Real Ones
👨🍳 Jammy Ribs from Seriously So Good by Carissa Stanton
Dad-approved oven-baked ribs with sweet + sticky BBQ sauce. Yes, please.
🥪 BBQ Roasted Rib Sandwich from Salt Hank by Henry Laport
Don’t forget the pickled slaw. We mean it.
🧄 Garlic, Olive Oil + Everything Mediterranean
By Daen Lia
Mediterranean cooking is trending—and for good reason. Fresh, healthy, flavorful meals that require minimal effort and maximum vibes? Say no more. Daen Lia of @DaensKitchen brings you everyday elegance, straight from her globally loved kitchen.
📚 Grab it on Bookshop »
🔥 The “I Love My Blackstone Griddle” Cookbook
By Cheri Reneé
Flat-top grilling is having a moment, and Cheri Reneé is here to show you how it’s done. With 175+ easy-to-follow recipes, this cookbook helps you unlock the magic of the griddle—no BBQ pit required.
📚 Buy on Bookshop »
🇫🇷 Mostly French
By Makenna Held
She bought Julia Child’s old house in France sight unseen—and the result is this beautifully written, gorgeously photographed cookbook. Part memoir, part food-love affair, Mostly French is perfect for anyone craving croissants and courage.
📚 Oui, oui! Get it here
This summer, let your kitchen be your glow-up zone. Whether you’re sipping a smoothie or plating up paella, these cookbooks help you eat beautifully on your terms.
🛒 Browse the full collection on Glow Stream TV’s Bookshop.org page »
📲 Are these summer recipes making you hungry write a book of your own? Join Glow Stream TV‘s founder, Markette Sheppard for a 🌴✨ Beachside Authors Retreat ✨🌴 on July 31. This virtual and in-person writer’s workshop will support aspiring authors before, during and after the retreat. Enjoy manuscript reviews, 1:1 writing coaching, and get advice on how to get a publishing deal or self-publish. Register via Eventbrite with code SAVE10NOW.

Write. Connect. Publish.
A Hybrid Event for Aspiring Children’s Book Authors
Hosted by Bestselling Author & Emmy-Winning TV Host Markette Sheppard