Summer Recipes

From barbecues to beach days, these summer recipes will help you create lasting memories. Check out our collection of summer salads, dinners, desserts and more.

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    75 Super Fresh and Easy Summer Recipes

    Celebrate sunny days and more time outdoors with these summer recipes.

    Glass Noodle Salad

    The fresh, bright flavors in this cool, crunchy Thai-style salad really take the edge off of sweltering days here in...


    Strawberry Feta Fusilli Salad

    Strawberry season is bountiful in Ohio, and new dishes are always welcome. I brought this strawberry feta fusilli salad to...


    60 Vintage Salad Recipes That Deserve a Comeback

    From '40s coleslaw up to Waldorf salad and Jell-O molds, any “salad” is on the table.


    75 Summer Salad Recipes to Enjoy All Season

    These summer salad recipes—including leafy greens, pasta, potato and fruit salads—are so good, you can bet your family will come...

    60 Bright and Beautiful Summer Lunch Ideas

    The best summer lunch ideas are colorful, flavorful and nutritious! You'll enjoy these cheery dishes all season long.


    Grilled Chicken Wings

    These simple grilled chicken wings are like a blank canvas ready to dress with your favorite sauce. —Taste of Home...

    Cadillac Margaritas

    You’ll need all top-shelf spirits to make this smooth Cadillac margarita. It’s a swanky upgrade of the classic drink featuring...


    Virgin Margaritas

    You don't need store-bought limeade, alcohol or any fancy ingredients to create a refreshing, thirst-quenching experience this summer. All you...


    Strawberry Icebox Cake

    Quick and easy, this refreshing, make-ahead freezer dessert is perfect for using up those fresh summer berries. Filled to the...


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    Frozen Margaritas

    One of my favorite summer drinks is a frozen margarita. What’s not to love? This drink is perfect paired with...

    Pitcher Margaritas

    Here's our go-to margarita pitcher recipe. Make a batch for sharing—and be prepared to pour a second round. —
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    Loaded Greek Pasta Salad

    A blend of complimentary flavors from traditional ingredients, this Greek pasta salad gets topped with a tangy dressing to pull...


    Pasta Salad

    It's so easy to mix and match ingredients in pasta salad recipes. Try this with different veggies, cheese and vinaigrette...


    Warm Asparagus Salad with Eggs

    Most low-carb dieters love bacon and eggs. This is a new way to combine these favorites into something elevated and...


    Zucchini Sushi

    Zucchini "sushi" is a fun, low-carb play on traditional sushi, using zucchini ribbons in place of nori. With flavors reminiscent...

    Bananas Foster Frozen Protein Dessert

    I love this recipe because it’s decadent while still on the healthy side. It’s high in protein too, so it...


    Grilled Raspberry Peach Cobbler

    When we grill, we often like to fix the entire meal outdoors. We have several grills, but prefer to grill...


    Italian Corn Salad

    I have made Mexican street corn and decided to create an Italian version. It is easy and keeps well in...


    Grilled Eggplant with Fig, Feta and Walnuts

    This recipe checks all of the flavor boxes: sweet, savory, spicy and acidic. It can be a vegetarian Mediterranean main...



    Summer Harvest Grilled Panzanella Salad

    This colorful and healthy grilled panzanella salad is a delicious twist on the classic Italian dish that makes the most...


    Gluten-Free Blueberry Muffins

    These gluten-free blueberry muffins will please everyone at the table. Fresh or frozen blueberries can be used. A topping of...


    Mini Gluten-Free Lemon Cakes

    Pound cake is a classic dessert for a reason: It’s rich, dense and moist, but also wonderfully tender. When baking gluten-free,


    Mexican Macaroni Salad

    Enjoy this easy twist on macaroni salad for a lunchtime change of pace. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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    Strawberry Doughnuts

    Doughnuts and strawberries are two of our all-time favorite foods. Strawberries are sweet, tart and summery, and doughnuts are decadent


    No-Bake Oreo Pie

    No-bake Oreo pie is the ultimate summer dessert. Like other no-bake pies, it comes together quickly and you don’t even


    Easy Pesto Pasta

    Adding pasta water to pesto sauce helps create a silky, saucy texture. Toss in more or less depending on your...


    Feta Peach Salad

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    This refreshing, five-ingredient side salad is a perfect way to celebrate the peach harvest. Incorporate it into your weekend brunch...


    Minty Pea Soup with Lemon

    This is one of our favorite St. Patrick's Day meals that also tastes great other times of the year. You...


    Chocolate Cupcakes with Strawberry Filling

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    My husband and I got engaged on Valentine’s Day, so the holiday is extra special in our house. Each year...