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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    Pressure-Cooker Peachy Summer Cheesecake

    This is a cool and always refreshing dessert that is fancy enough to take to a gathering. You can make...


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    32 Easy Recipes That Kids Can Help Make This Summer

    Now that the kids are out of school, why not have them help with the prep?


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    53 Recipes We Stole from the Family Reunion

    These family favorites deserve a spot at your next potluck.


    Key West Flank Steak

    6 reviews

    My husband, Jason, is the cook in our family. This is his recipe, inspired by his Colombian roots and our...


    Sweet Corn-Tomato Salad

    7 reviews

    I always make this for family events and parties. It reminds me of all the fun barbecues and picnics over...


    Grilled Bruschetta

    3 reviews

    This is my go-to appetizer in the summer when tomatoes and basil are fresh from the garden. The balsamic glaze...


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    Frozen Cherry Margaritas

    4 reviews

    When summer rolls around, I start thinking about all the fun drinks I can whip up to stay cool. This...


    Pina Colada Syrup

    My kids love snow cones in the summer. One day I thought "Why do kids get to have all the...

    Margarita Snow Cone Syrup

    I've tried pretty much every kind of margarita under the sun, but this snow cone version turns my favorite drink...


    Basil Salt

    1 review

    This basil-infused salt adds a touch of herbal brightness to everything from corn on the cob to sliced tomatoes to...


    Clambake Packets

    4 reviews

    I’ve long been a fan of things prepared in a foil packet—we’ll make them quite a bit when out on...


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    Sweet Pickles

    7 reviews

    I pack away homegrown cucumbers every summer. This recipe is based on the pickled veggies in Brown Eggs and Jam...


    Pressure-Cooker Caponata

    1 review

    This Italian eggplant dip preps quickly and actually gets better as it stands. Serve it warm or at room temperature....


    The Best Patio and Outdoor Decor for Summer 2023

    These low-lift outdoor decor picks still manage to make a statement on any patio or porch.


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    44 Blackberry Recipes Bursting with Juicy Flavor

    Delicious blackberry recipes transform this mini morsel into mouth-watering cobblers, jams, pies, parfaits and more. Grab a fork.


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    57 Summer Potluck Recipes to Feed a Crowd

    Grab a plate and get ready to dig into these tasty potluck favorites. Our recipes for big-batch pasta salads, crowd-pleasing...


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    63 Fantastic Blueberry Dessert Recipes

    Blueberry lovers, this one's for you! From pies and cobblers to ice cream and muffins, these blueberry dessert recipes put...

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    45 of Our Best Summer Pies

    These pies are the perfect summer treat.


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    39 Summer Cookie Recipes

    Celebrate long days and warm nights with these recipes for summer cookies. We've got you covered with fun, fruity and...


    10 Fun Summer Crafts to Tackle on Sunny (and Not So Sunny) Days

    Respond to your child's inevitable "I'm bored" complaint with one of these fun summer crafts. Here's a list of fun...


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    36 Must-Try Summer Dinner Recipes for Two

    These easy summer dinner recipes are all perfectly portioned for two!


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    21 Crazy Good Trifle Recipes for Summer

    How is every layer better than the next?!


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    23 S’mores Dessert Ideas

    Here are treats that will have people asking for s'more! The best s'more dessert ideas include cheesecake, bars and even...

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    30 Summer Cobbler Recipes That Taste Like Sunshine

    Every summer night could be improved with a generous piece of fruity cobbler.


    Banana Split Cake Bars

    3 reviews

    Summer isn’t summer without a banana split or two, and these fun bars bring that same delicious flavor in potluck-perfect...


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    41 Recipes to Make for Summer Pool Parties

    Splash into summer with recipes perfect for a pool party or picnic at the beach—from fun ice cream treats and...


    Our Best Barbecue Recipes to Make in Cast Iron

    Your cast-iron skillet or Dutch oven is a lifesaver for the cookout! Make and serve barbecue-classic main dishes, sides...


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    50 BBQ Side Dishes You Can Throw on the Grill

    Make room on the grill for these BBQ side dishes!


    Our Most Refreshing Watermelon Salads

    Pieces of crisp and juicy watermelon star in these watermelon salad recipes. Try one of these unique dishes for your...