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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    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...


    Purple Plum Pie

    15 reviews

    I can never resist a tempting slice of this beautiful plum pie. It's a down-home dessert that makes any meal...


    Strawberry Watermelon Slush

    22 reviews

    We like to relax on the back porch with glasses of my slush after a long, hot day. Strawberries and...


    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...


    Watermelon Margaritas

    Summer’s best flavors get frosty in the cocktail we serve at all our backyard shindigs. We mix sun-ripened watermelon and...


    Black-Eyed Susan

    4 reviews

    The Kentucky Derby has the mint julep; the Preakness has the black-eyed Susan. The drink is a sunny mix of...

    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...


    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...


    61 Ways to Eat the Rainbow

    You may have heard that it's smart to 'eat the rainbow.' Colorful foods tend to be packed with nutrients, and...


    7 Pudgy Pie Recipes

    Call them mountain pies, hobo pies, pudgy pies, or just darn good. These toasty camping classics are made with simple...


    Watermelon Carving Ideas

    Make the most of melon season by having a little fun with fruit! Try these watermelon carving ideas for your...


    Top 9 Campfire Recipes

    Cook like you never left the kitchen with these easy campfire recipes. Upgrade your campfire meals with roasty, toasty dinners,...


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    39 Recipes That’ll Take You on Vacation (in 30 Minutes or Less!)

    Feel like you're on holiday when you try these quick summer recipes. They're packed with the fruity, tropical flavors that...


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    23 Summer Copycat Recipes

    Skip waiting in long lines this summer—these copycat recipes mimic your favorite seasonal eats.

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    64 Recipes to Make in Your 8×8 Pan This Summer

    Pull out your 8x8 pan this summer to make ice cream desserts, Tuscan dip, lights dinners and more!


    Is a Hot Dog a Sandwich? Let’s Settle It!

    The good folks at Merriam-Webster say that the all-American hot dog is a sandwich—but they're just about the only ones.


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    Grandma’s Favorite Summertime Desserts

    Cool, creamy and oh so dreamy! Grandma knew how to use summer's freshest flavors in these irresistible dessert recipes.


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    77 Slow Cooker Recipes to Make This Summer

    There's no need to heat up the house when you can plug in your slow cooker. These summer slow...


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    32 Wrap-and-Cook Foil Packet Recipes

    From lemony salmon to cheesy breakfast potatoes, meals are made easy when you make foil packet recipes. Just assemble, wrap,...


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    48 Vintage Summer Cakes You Need to Try

    These cakes are bursting with old-fashioned charm, but before you get started make sure you have the right cake...