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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    Grilled Ham Burgers

    3 reviews

    My family loves my ham loaf, so I decided to make the ham loaf mixture into patties and grill them—it...


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    Chip-Crusted Grilled Corn

    2 reviews

    For my version of Mexican street corn, I roll the ears in crushed chips. For extra pizazz, try different chip...


    Chicken with Berry Wine Sauce

    3 reviews

    We like to use Little Red Dress brand merlot in this chicken recipe to bring out the flavor of the...


    Corn with Cilantro-Lime Butter

    22 reviews

    I like to use fresh cilantro from my garden in this lime butter I created especially for grilled corn. —Andrea...


    Tuna Teriyaki Kabobs

    2 reviews

    I love to barbecue but don't always want a heavy dinner. These are perfect in the spring, and you'll have...


    Marinated Pork Chops

    23 reviews

    I make these tasty loin chops all the time and my family never tires of them. I whip up this...


    Margarita Chicken Quesadillas

    16 reviews

    Quesadillas have never tasted as good as when they are filled with slightly sweet onions and peppers and topped with...


    Venison Tenderloins

    3 reviews

    "Venison is not typically the best meat for grilling, but with this marinade, the steaks come out tender, juicy and...

    Grilled Summer Squash

    4 reviews

    Grilling food in foil packets creates steam so food cooks in its own juices, which makes the contents flavorful and...


    Chicken with Peach-Cucumber Salsa

    8 reviews

    To keep our kitchen cool, we grill chicken outdoors and serve it with a minty peach salsa that can easily...


    Tandoori Spiced Chicken Pita Pizza with Greek Yogurt and Cilantro

    1 review

    My family and I are big picnickers, and I'm always looking for new dishes to try in the great outdoors....


    Barbecued Beef Brisket

    2 reviews

    A guest at the RV park and marina my husband and I used to run gave me this flavorful barbecue...


    No-Bake Blueberry Cheesecake

    4 reviews

    Because this no-bake blueberry cheesecake doesn't contain eggs, it's lighter but also very creamy and refreshing.—Ken Gallagher, Hastings, Nebraska


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    Peach Pie

    82 reviews

    I acquired this delicious peach pie filling recipe some 40 years ago, when my husband and I first moved to...


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    Contest-Winning Fresh Blueberry Pie

    85 reviews

    I've been making this blueberry pie recipe for decades since the ingredients for the filling are readily available in Michigan....


    Grilled Marinated Ribeyes

    22 reviews

    These juicy steaks are a favorite meal of ours when we go camping. Let them sit in tangy, barbecue-inspired marinade...


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    Blueberry Ice Cream

    6 reviews

    The wild blueberries on our property spark recipe ideas. When my daughter and I made this ice cream at a...

    Strawberry Trifle

    86 reviews

    I won first prize in a dairy recipe contest with this tasty strawberry trifle. You can double the recipe and...


    Tuna Melt Sandwiches

    2 reviews

    When our children were young, I often fixed these warm, crunchy sandwiches. They go well with chips and a salad...


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    Ground Beef Gyros

    34 reviews

    If your family likes gyros as much as mine, they'll love this easy version that's made with ground beef instead...


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    Easy Refrigerator Pickles

    65 reviews

    This easy refrigerator pickles recipe is a great way to use cucumbers and onions from the garden. Here in upstate...


    Light Strawberry-Spinach Salad

    1 review

    This strawberry-spinach salad makes a wonderful light summer meal. All of the flavors and colors complement one another very nicely....


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    Long Island Iced Tea

    2 reviews

    It's easy to customize Long Island iced tea ingredients to suit your tastes. For instance, try adjusting the tequila. If...

    Grilled Apple Tossed Salad

    4 reviews

    The grilled apples in this salad combine so well with the blue cheese, walnuts and balsamic dressing. I like to...


    Pineapple Orange Cake

    109 reviews

    This is one of my favorite cakes. It’s moist and light yet so satisfying. I’ve been adapting it for years...


    Fresh Lime Margaritas

    12 reviews

    This basic fresh margarita recipe is easy to modify to your tastes. Try it frozen or with strawberries. —Taste of...


    Strawberry Gelato

    9 reviews

    You'll love this smooth and creamy gelato with bright strawberry flavor and just a hint of sea salt and honey....


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    Overnight Oatmeal

    6 reviews

    Start this breakfast the night before so you can get some extra sleep in the morning. My husband adds coconut...


    Cucumber and Red Onion Salad

    16 reviews

    This cucumber and onion salad is one of the first recipes I came up with myself. It's a great salad...