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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    White Chocolate Raspberry Pancakes

    We grow berries in the summer, and I'm always looking for new ways to incorporate them into our meals. I...


    Greek Sausage and Peppers

    This Greek sausage and peppers recipe is an old family favorite. My grandmother, mother and I make this every year...


    Instant Pot Taco Pasta

    6 reviews

    This Instant Pot taco pasta is a welcome change from boring meals. I've taken all the flavors of tacos and...


    Instant Pot Potato Salad

    I rarely make potato salad because it can be somewhat time-consuming. However, now that I know I can quickly cook...


    Sweet Cherry Upside-Down Cake

    1 review

    This cherry upside-down cake is a summer staple in our house, and it's always welcomed at neighborhood and family barbecues....


    Corn and Green Bean Salad

    I love the crunch of veggies, so I combined them with a buttermilk Caesar dressing in this corn and green...


    Grandma’s Baked Ham Salad Sandwiches

    1 review

    This is another tried-and-true recipe I found in my grandma's recipe box. I love seeing her handwriting on faded notecards....


    Pressure-Cooker Smoked Salmon Pasta

    1 review

    I love making one-pot pastas in my pressure cooker. Every noodle soaks up the flavors of the delicious ingredients. I...

    Pressure-Cooker Tequila Salsa Chicken

    I had this dish at a local Mexican restaurant when celebrating a friend's birthday. I fell in love with the...


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    Strawberry Pretzel Dessert Jars

    3 reviews

    Need to bring a dish to pass this weekend? This make-ahead layered dessert, adorable in individual Mason jars, will disappear...


    Slow-Cooker Spumoni Cake

    1 review

    I created this cake for a holiday potluck one year. It has become one of my most requested desserts. If...


    Slow-Cooker Berry Compote

    This berry compote is an old recipe my grandma made when I was younger. She always added extra blueberries to...


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    Lemon Tiramisu

    16 reviews

    I created this lemon tiramisu to please everyone in my family. It's a cross between cheesecake and tiramisu with a...


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    Strawberry Rhubarb Dump Cake

    3 reviews

    It always seems like my rhubarb goes bad in a hurry, so I was looking for a simple way to...


    Summer Strawberry Shortcake Soup

    When folks are longing for something sweet and refreshing, this soup is sure to hit the spot. To serve it...


    Lime Coconut Smoothie Bowl

    6 reviews

    This Key lime and coconut smoothie bowl is the most refreshing thing on the planet! —Madeline Butler, Denver, Colorado


    Cinnamon-Basil Ice Cream

    I started experimenting with herbal ice creams when I was teaching classes at our local college. Not only were the...

    Strawberry Pretzel Pie

    12 reviews

    This cool no-bake strawberry pie is the perfect cure for your sweet tooth, especially in summer. Made with pantry staples,...


    Grand Marnier Frozen Souffles

    This delicious frozen souffle is perfect for summer and will impress just about anyone. It's a great make-ahead dessert! —Andrea...


    Margarita Floats

    2 reviews

    On a hot afternoon, what could be better than a cold margarita float? The addition of creamy ice cream really...


    Kulfi

    1 review

    I grew up near Little India in California, and I loved the desserts from Indian sweets shops. One of them...


    Coconut-Lemon Ice Cream Cake

    3 reviews

    I developed this cool treat because I wanted to find a new use for cream of coconut. The sweet coconut...


    London Fog Ice Cream

    2 reviews

    I took one of my favorite coffee shop beverages and turned it into this elegant London fog ice cream. For...

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    Cookie Butter Pie

    24 reviews

    I tasted Biscoff cookie butter at a grocery store one day, and it was so delicious that I decided to...


    Fizzy Peach Shake

    This recipe came about when I was a child living in peach country in eastern Washington. There were fresh peaches...


    Easy Seafood Salad

    7 reviews

    This super simple, deceptively delicious recipe was inspired by a seafood salad I had in the Bahamas that featured conch....


    Pico de Gallo

    4 reviews

    This easy pico de gallo recipe is a classic for good reason. It pairs with just about everything! My tip...


    Rhubarb Crumble Ice Cream

    4 reviews

    This rhubarb crumble ice cream combines two of my favorite desserts into one fantastic creation! If you close your eyes,...


    Dilly Chickpea Salad Sandwiches

    3 reviews

    These chickpea salad sandwiches are super flavorful and contain less fat and cholesterol than chicken salad. They make delightful picnic...