During those busy summer days when you're running from baseball practice to , having a light and easy summer lunch is the key to keeping you fueled up for whatever the season has in store. And for the Drummond family, that also includes plenty of long, hot days working cattle. "Summer is the busiest time on ,” Ree says, so she doesn't always have time for a big sit-down lunch. That's why this list of summer lunch ideas includes tons of that you can grab-and-go, like her pesto Caprese panini. Of course, those who prefer to slow things down come summertime will also enjoy the on this list. Just look at the tomato pie that’s perfect for a lazy afternoon spent on the porch.

When planning a summer lunch, the key is to keep your cool—whether that means whipping up portable to take with you to a shady spot in the park or sticking to classic ideas, like , , and . Of course, if you're anything like Ree, you might want to enjoy your lunch early (before the heat really sets in). "In the summer, we'll usually have a big lunch before noon—we do the cooking outside and keep the fixings cool and crisp." Try Ree's grilled steak wraps or homemade chicken burgers for a , then pair it up with seasonal summer produce like , grilled corn, and a .