Summertime Watermelon Punch for a Crowd
I attended a patio party years ago where the hostess had a clever watermelon “bowl” with a scalloped edge and...
Peach Mango Caprese Salad
Summer in the Midwest offers a bounty of fresh produce. I wanted to come up with a new recipe for...
Key Lime Cream Pie
I am very proud of this luscious no-bake beauty. It's so cool and refreshing—perfect for any summer potluck or get-together....
Red, White and Blue Summer Salad
In this dish, I combine traditional Caprese salad flavors with summer peaches and blueberries. I also add prosciutto for saltiness,...
Chipotle Mexican Street Corn Dip with Goat Cheese
I was craving Mexican street corn that I had during a recent trip to Puerto Vallarta, so I came up...
Fried Potato Salad
This recipe began with leftover fried potatoes I had on hand. We liked it so much that now I fry...
Fried Ice Cream Dessert Bars
Fried ice cream is such a delicious treat, but it can be a hassle to make individual servings. This recipe...
Caribbean Island Coleslaw
After trying a similar version of this coleslaw while visiting the island of St. Kitts, I returned home and wanted...
Chipotle Sweet Potato Salad
I love the velvety taste and texture of sweet potatoes. A friend served sweet potatoes cooked with peppers, and they...
Peach Panna Cotta
This no-bake dessert is guaranteed to cool you off in the summer heat. I really enjoy the texture—rich and creamy...
Lemon Blueberry Whoopie Pies
These pies are soft, cakey cookies studded with tart, juicy blueberries and filled with tangy cream cheese frosting. I bring...
Mango Glace with Pineapple Pomegranate Salsa
I'd like to say this dish was a brilliant idea that came from expert planning. But the truth is that...
Dirty Banana Trifle
What could be better than bananas, cookies and Kahlua? You can adjust this to suit your taste, depending on whether...
Strawberry Rhubarb Cheesecake Bars
These cheesecake bars layer a buttery pecan shortbread crust with a rich and creamy filling and sweet-tart strawberry rhubarb jam....
Lemon Rhubarb Tube Cake
For a taste of summer, try this dessert. The cake's fresh lemon flavor and tart rhubarb topping are so refreshing....
Lemon Mango Kanafeh
Several years ago I came upon a little neighborhood restaurant making the most incredible Turkish food I'd ever seen or...
Blackberry Daiquiri Sherbet
When I decided to try making sherbet, which is one of my favorites, blackberries were in season in my mom's...
No-Bake Mango Strawberry Cheesecake
Cheesecake is my mom's favorite dessert. I made this especially for her on Mother's Day to thank her for being...
Roasted Strawberry Sheet Cake
My Grandma Gigi loved summer berry cakes. Almost any time I’d call her during the warmer months, she’d invite me...
No-Churn Blueberry Graham Cracker Ice Cream
This sweet and creamy no-churn ice cream features a fresh blueberry jam swirl and graham cracker pieces. You can use...
Mango Tiramisu
I love tiramisu, and I wanted to make one with summer flavors. I substituted Grand Marnier and Malibu rum for...
49 Contest-Winning Brownies & Bars
These decadent brownies and bars are downright delicious—and hand-held, too, making them the perfect portable potluck treat!
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Mini Meat Loaf Sheet-Pan Meal
I grew up with this meat loaf recipe, but I adapted it to mini meat loaves so that it would...
Breakfast In A Pan
Try this tasty one-pan dish for an easy low-mess breakfast or brunch. This recipe also works well with bacon or...
Lentil Taco Cups
My trusty muffin tin never fails to help me make fun and easy hand-held snacks. These festive vegetarian cups are...