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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    Five-Spice Tuna

    3 reviews

    Out of the tuna recipes I've tried, this is my favorite. I add an Asian flair to tuna steaks with...


    Hop, Skip and Go

    1 review

    Here's a different drink for a beer-drinking crowd. It gets a touch of sweetness from lemonade. Make it in a...


    Blackberry Lemon Muffins

    5 reviews

    These tender muffins are bursting with flavor, and they remind me of spring. Garnish with grated lemon peel for added...


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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...


    Cherry Delight Dessert

    11 reviews

    This smooth and creamy cheesecake-like treat is light, sweet and pretty, too. Convenience products make it quick and easy to...


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    Cucumber Salad with Sour Cream

    115 reviews

    It’s been a tradition at our house to serve this dish with the other Hungarian specialties my mom learned to...


    Hasselback Tomato Clubs

    3 reviews

    This no-fuss, no-bread riff on a classic is perfect during tomato season. Make it for lunch or pair it with...


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    Easy Fresh Strawberry Pie

    66 reviews

    For my mother's birthday, I made this strawberry pie recipe instead of a cake. Since it was mid-May in Oklahoma,...

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    Blackberry Crisp

    22 reviews

    I adapted this comforting dessert from a recipe my mother-in-law gave to me. Hers fed a family with nine growing...


    Baked Chicken and Zucchini

    20 reviews

    Because I love zucchini, this colorful dish is one of my favorites, and I make it often in summer. It's...


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    Buttery Blueberry Cobbler

    56 reviews

    As the name implies, this is a recipe that is rich and delicious. Since you can use either fresh or...


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    Peach Crumble Dessert

    67 reviews

    We save our forks after dinner so we can enjoy this yummy, old-fashioned peach crumble dessert. It’s delicious, so easy...


    Pickled Peaches

    1 review

    Fresh peach quarters soaked in vinegar, sugar and warm spices are a classic southern treat. Serve with ice cream, pound...


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    Winnie’s Mini Rhubarb & Strawberry Pies

    8 reviews

    Every spring, we had strawberries and rhubarb on our farm outside Seattle. These fruity hand pies remind me of those...


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    Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake

    15 reviews

    My grandma topped this treat with homemade vanilla ice cream. —Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas


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    Mini Blueberry Tarts

    3 reviews

    I served this recipe to my family while we were on vacation and they were all amazed! The best part:...


    Thai Shrimp Pasta

    3 reviews

    I came up with this recipe while my son was home from the Navy. He loves Thai food, and I...

    Easy Shrimp Stir-Fry

    5 reviews

    I love shrimp, and I’m always looking for new ways to fix it. This shrimp stir-fry features crunchy peanuts and...


    Shrimp Spinach Salad

    Shrimp and garlic are sauteed in butter then set atop a bed of spinach. Almonds, tomatoes and a squeeze of...


    Chicken-Pepper Alfredo

    10 reviews

    When I want a lighter dinner, I use lean turkey bacon in this recipe. It gives the pasta that richness...


    Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry

    14 reviews

    Get out the chopsticks! This shrimp and broccoli stir fry is a healthier alternative to takeout and is so easy...


    Old-Fashioned Blueberry Muffins

    12 reviews

    AT the end of the summer years ago, our family often gathered to pick wild blueberries. Mother canned them and...


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    Cream Cheese Chocolate Cupcakes

    17 reviews

    Smooth cream cheese inside makes these cupcakes so rich. The classic combination of peanut butter and chocolate chips comes through...

    Strawberry Trifle

    86 reviews

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


    Pineapple Iced Tea

    6 reviews

    We have a large family, so we go through beverages quickly at our house. This thirst-quenching tea is simple to...


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    State Fair Cream Puffs

    34 reviews

    The Wisconsin Bakers Association has served this cream puff recipe at our state fair since 1924. —Ruth Jungbluth, Dodgeville, Wisconsin


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    Three-Bean Baked Beans

    42 reviews

    I got this recipe from my aunt and made a couple of changes to suit my taste. With ground beef...


    20 Recipes Inspired By Iconic Summer Movies

    From candy bars in the pool to watermelon carried to a party, good food and classic film scenes go hand-in-hand....


    Our Favorite Summer Fruit Recipes

    Juicy raspberries, chin-dripping peaches, refreshing watermelon-our favorite summer fruit recipes are bursting with sunny flavor from the season's best. Sweet...