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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    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,...


    Strawberry Chiffon Pie

    1 review

    This scrumptious strawberry chiffon filling is so refreshing. Either of the crumb crusts on this page will showcase it nicely.


    Thick Chocolate Pudding

    14 reviews

    "This smooth, chocolaty pudding tastes old-fashioned but stirs up in a jiffy," promises Myra Innes from Auburn, Kansas. "It's much...


    Summer Vegetable Medley

    4 reviews

    This swift side dish is as beautiful as it is delicious. Red and yellow peppers, zucchini, corn and mushrooms are...


    Marinated Beef Gyros

    1 review

    “I came across this Greek-style recipe many years ago. When I changed a couple of ingredients, I knew I had...


    Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Sandwiches

    1 review

    "My father-in-law loves pizza toppings and grilled cheese sandwiches, so my mother-in-law and I came up with this recipe that...


    Crumb-Topped Summer Squash Casserole

    8 reviews

    "Whenever I'm invited to a potluck, I'm specifically asked to bring this warm crumb-topped side dish," explains Vicki Wrona from...


    Meat Loaf Burgers

    11 reviews

    These hearty meat loaf sandwiches are delightful for potluck dinners. Served on hamburger buns, the beefy patties get extra flavor...

    Great Grain Burgers

    2 reviews

    I've experimented with many combinations of ingredients to make a good meatless burger and this is our favorite. These patties...


    Brown Sugar & Banana Oatmeal

    15 reviews

    Oatmeal is a favorite breakfast food, quick, easy and filling. I came up with this version by using some of...


    Pink Lemonade Stand Cake

    9 reviews

    If you love a moist and creamy cake, this one’s for you. The lemon juice and lemonade give the layers...


    Grilled Greek Fish

    6 reviews

    Living in Tampa, we eat a lot of fresh fish, mostly grouper, mahi-mahi and tilapia—all sweet white fish that work...


    Grilled Wing Zingers

    7 reviews

    My husband fine-tuned this recipe—and the results were spectacular! These spicy-hot grilled wings help make the party. You can easily...


    Creamy Tropical Fruit Salad

    7 reviews

    I needed a speedy salad for a luncheon recently, used what I had available and everyone loved it! Light, fluffy...


    Peaches and Cream for 2

    1 review

    I love to cook for family and friends and this is my recipe that is most often requested. A surprisingly...


    Potato Bratwurst Skillet

    9 reviews

    Apples are a sweet and surprising addition to tender potatoes and leftover bratwurst in this stovetop supper. "Having grown up...


    Strawberry Rhubarb Crunch

    7 reviews

    There's no tastier way to get all the good nutrition of oats—including B vitamins and iron—than a serving of this...

    Ultimate Chocolate Cake

    31 reviews

    Semisweet chocolate chips add rich flavor to this moist chocolaty cake that's lower in fat. Slices of it are excellent...


    Spicy Beef & Pepper Stir-Fry

    22 reviews

    Think of this stir-fry as your chance to play with heat and spice. I balance the savory beef with coconut...


    Strawberry Mango Sorbet

    3 reviews

    This is fresh, really simple and will keep in a freezer container…if you don’t eat it all the first day....


    Strawberry Raspberry Trifle

    11 reviews

    A fantastic finale to any meal, this tantalizing trifle helped Patricia Schroedl finish first in a local competition. "It took...


    Grilled Beer Brats with Kraut

    5 reviews

    I made this for my son’s 21st birthday bonfire, which included a dozen buddies. The kraut topping flavors are fabulous....


    Sour Cream Peach Pecan Pie

    45 reviews

    Fresh peaches, good southern pecans and real vanilla make this pie a special summertime treat. —Sherrell Dikes, Holiday Island, Arkansas

    Salmon with Cucumber Sauce

    3 reviews

    A thick and creamy white sauce with chopped cucumber tops broiled salmon fillets in this tasty main dish from Shirley...


    Easy Asian Beef and Noodles

    3 reviews

    I created this dish on a whim to feed my hungry teenagers. It's since become a dinnertime staple, and now...


    Mango Chicken Curry

    2 reviews

    Coconut milk can be found in the Asian section of your grocery store. Don't confuse coconut milk with cream of...


    Honey-Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry

    4 reviews

    When I was first married, we didn’t have a working oven or grill, so I had to use the stovetop...


    Tuna Cheese Spread

    9 reviews

    The flavor of tuna is very subtle in this thick and creamy spread. It's terrific on crackers or carrot and...


    Strawberry-Orange Spinach Salad

    3 reviews

    "Years ago, my husband and I went to a dinner catered by a high school cooking class, and they served...