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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    Carolina Crab Boil

    6 reviews

    This pot is a fun way to feed a crowd for a tailgate. You can serve it two ways: Drain...


    Mojito Slush

    3 reviews

    Whether you're splashing poolside or watching the kids inside, this slushy beverage has just the right balance of minty crispness...


    Zucchini Apple Crisp

    9 reviews

    I was delightfully surprised to find that a squash could taste identical to a fruit. What's more, this crisp is...


    Garlic Bread Tuna Melts

    There's something extra comforting about a tuna melt on a chilly day. Take it up a few notches with garlic,...


    Not Your Mama’s Seven-Layer Bars

    2 reviews

    The addition of dulce de leche makes this a decadent new take on traditional seven-layer bars. You can cut this...


    Artichoke Tomato Salad

    11 reviews

    For a little zip, crumble feta over the top of this artichoke salad. Add shredded rotisserie chicken for a beautiful...


    Asian Quinoa

    10 reviews

    I love to cook and come up with new recipes. I serve this dish at least once a month and sometimes more....


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    Texas Tacos

    10 reviews

    I created this recipe by combining a bunch of taco ingredients that my kids like. Once it’s ready, I often...

    Spicy Chicken and Tomato Pasta

    5 reviews

    "I serve this spicy chicken and tomato pasta with full glasses of milk to calm the bite," comments Donna Michaelis...


    Hot Dog Buns

    2 reviews

    This hot dog bun recipe has been in my family for years. Store-bought buns just can't compete with homemade. The...


    Mimi’s Lentil Medley

    9 reviews

    I made this one summer evening by putting together what I had on hand. My husband gave it his top...


    Tropical Fruit Punch

    Kathy Crawford of Franklin, Wisconsin sends this easy tropical cooler. It features a delicious and sparkly balance of pineapple and...


    Mediterranean Romaine Salad

    This salad is my standard—I always make sure I have the ingredients on hand so I can whip up this...


    Chocolate-Hazelnut Fruit Pizza

    You can prepare this snackable pizza in just 10 minutes! It's a fun way to sneak in those daily servings...


    Lime-Cilantro Tilapia

    11 reviews

    I have so much fun serving this Mexican-inspired tilapia at summer parties. Finish it off with a side of rice...


    Crispy Tofu with Black Pepper Sauce

    7 reviews

    Sometimes tofu can be boring and tasteless, but not in this recipe! Here, the crispy vegetarian bean curd is so...


    Classic Lemon Bars

    24 reviews

    These bars are simple enough for a no-fuss dinner yet elegant enough for a special celebration. Regardless of when you...

    Smoked Sausage Scramble

    4 reviews

    "I came up with this recipe one morning when we had smoked sausage leftover from the day before - and...


    Pork Veggie Stir-Fry

    3 reviews

    Even kids find this colorful combo of vegetables, pork strips, seasonings and peanuts very appealing. Serve it over rice for...


    Pork Chops with Blue Cheese Sauce

    15 reviews

    Sometimes a sauce is just a sauce, but with these tender chops, it really makes the dish. If you like...


    Herbed Bread Twists

    2 reviews

    A blend of herbs and a special shape dress up ordinary frozen bread dough in this unbelievably easy recipe. —Deb...


    Gooseberry Dessert

    Betty Janzen
    CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA

    A Mennonite friend gave me this delicious recipe when I first got married. Most...


    Raspberry Peach Puff Pancake

    Here's a simple, satisfying treat that's perfect when you have company for brunch. It's elegant enough that you can even...

    Pickled Rainbow Chard

    Pickling adds pop to fresh foods, especially Swiss chard stems. In this easy fridge method, sweet meets tart and it...


    Charlotte’s Green Tomato Pie

    Green tomato pie makes an awesome conversation piece. I took it to a potluck and it was a delight to...


    Strawberry Rhubarb Tart

    The refreshing flavor of springtime fills every forkful of this tantalizing tart from Kristy Martin of Circle Pine, Minnesota. Oats...


    Banana Fritters

    Soon after I made these fritters for the first time, my husband began requesting them on a regular basis. I...


    Continental Rice

    I love this dish! It's quick and doesn't require a lot of shopping for ingredients, plus it goes well with...


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    Classic Lemon Meringue Pie

    28 reviews

    This is the one and only lemon meringue pie recipe you'll ever need. The flaky and tender from-scratch crust is...