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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    Italian Sausage Spaghetti Sauce

    3 reviews

    True, a jarred sauce offers wonderful convenience. But a homemade version absolutely can’t be beat! Try this versatile sauce over...


    Curry Shrimp Linguine

    10 reviews

    Curry, cilantro and coconut milk make this dish an exciting change of pace. It's also good with Thai rice noodles...


    Honey-Lime Red Snapper

    6 reviews

    “If you can’t find snapper, you can substitute most any firm white fish. And if you can’t find key lime...


    Creamy Pasta Primavera

    18 reviews

    This pasta dish is a wonderful blend of crisp, colorful vegetables and a creamy Parmesan cheese sauce. —Darlene Brenden, Salem,...


    Berry Patch Pie

    35 reviews

    Enjoy a gorgeous, made-for-summer pie with this mouthwatering recipe. Each bite bursts with sweet, juicy berries.— Taste of Home Test...


    Watermelon Gazpacho

    2 reviews

    My refreshing gazpacho is a delightfully simple, elegant dish. Serve as a side or with pita and hummus for a...


    Ham Caesar Salad

    3 reviews

    One bite, and you’ll fall in love with this ham and Caesar salad combo! Serve with fresh iced tea and...


    Broccoli Fritters

    12 reviews

    These cute cakes offer a fun and kid-friendly way to use broccoli. They’re tasty as a side dish paired with...

    Three-Pepper Coleslaw

    5 reviews

    There are never any leftovers when I make this dish for a picnic, barbecue or any social gathering. —Priscilla Gilbert,...


    Strawberry Scones with Lemon Glaze

    16 reviews

    You won’t believe how tender these rich, buttery scones are. The lemony glaze is a lip-smacking treat! —Kathy Harding, Richmond,...


    Bacon Potato Waffles

    6 reviews

    I like to garnish these great mashed potato waffles with sour cream and chives, or even a simple cheese sauce....


    Bacon-Turkey Subs

    4 reviews

    On balmy fall days, this sweet and smoky sandwich is a big treat. When it gets colder, we pull out...


    Turkey Bean Burgers

    17 reviews

    Packed with veggies, beans, turkey and loads of flavor, these moist burgers are anything but boring. What an easy meal...


    Roasted Red Pepper Spread

    This flavorful spread livens up most any sandwich. Try tossing it with salad greens before adding to your sandwich. Taste...


    Gluten-Free Pizza Crust

    16 reviews

    This is an ideal dough for children and adults alike who are gluten intolerant but also crave pizza. You don’t...


    So-Easy Spaghetti Sauce

    7 reviews

    This traditional, thick pasta sauce is a cinch to prepare. It has a pleasantly mild flavor and goes with any...


    Hash Browns with Ham

    3 reviews

    Convenient grocery store items like frozen hash browns and a can of chicken soup make this an easy-to-make dish. Both...

    Healthier Zucchini Bread

    14 reviews

    This healthier zucchini bread has a golden top, lots of sweet cinnamon flavor and a slimmed-down nutritional profile. It’s perfect...


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    Low Country Boil

    5 reviews

    Ideal for camping and relaxing trips to the beach, this crowd-pleasing recipe makes an appetizing presentation of perfectly seasoned meats,...


    Creamy Butterscotch Pudding

    31 reviews

    Deciding to make a real homemade dessert one night, I mixed up this pudding. It's from my favorite cookbook with...


    Orange Tilapia in Parchment

    8 reviews

    Sweet orange juice and spicy cayenne pepper give this no-fuss dish fabulous flavor. A bonus? Cleanup is a breeze! —Tiffany...


    Simple Sesame Chicken

    13 reviews

    “Returning home after 20 years as a missionary in the Philippines, I’ve tried to make food like we had there...


    Quick Turkey Spaghetti

    9 reviews

    "My family never tires of this versatile entree. We can have it once a week, and it’s different each time!...

    Ham & Green Onion Roll-Ups

    1 review

    You need only four simple ingredients to make these super-easy appetizers.
    The colorful pinwheels have an eye-catching look and...


    Blueberry Waffles with Blueberry Sauce

    7 reviews

    This light, tender blueberry waffles recipe is just bursting with juicy blueberries—and is topped with a blueberry sauce, too!—Devyn Weakley,...


    Honey Balsamic Chicken

    17 reviews

    This balsamic chicken is a recipe I adapted from a cookbook that featured quick and easy recipes. I adjusted the...


    Lime Milk Shakes

    3 reviews

    “My daughter likes to make these delicious shakes in our blender. I turn them into Popsicles by freezing them, or...


    Summer Veggie Subs

    Every Sunday night during the summer, a local park near our home holds free outdoor concerts. We've been going for...


    Butter Bean Salad

    4 reviews

    This is a nice summery side that uses flavorful olive oil and tastes fresh, even though it uses canned beans....