Confetti Macaroni Salad
The bits of bright red and green in this easy macaroni salad remind me of fun confetti. The inspiration for the dish came from a recipe I found in a church cookbook when I was a young writer responsible for a newspaper’s food section. —Renee Page, Rochelle, Illinois
Bacon Buffalo Chicken Dip
This Buffalo dip is must-have dish at our annual Fourth of July backyard barbecue! It celebrates America's love for Buffalo...
Sesame Ginger Beef Skewers
My family loves the flavors of these zippy kabobs. They're perfect for a laid-back cookout in the backyard. —Jasey McBurnett,...
Chipotle Sweet Potato Salad
I love the velvety taste and texture of sweet potatoes. A friend served sweet potatoes cooked with peppers, and they...
Roasted Strawberry Sheet Cake
My Grandma Gigi loved summer berry cakes. Almost any time I’d call her during the warmer months, she’d invite me...
Bacon Cheeseburgers with Fry Sauce
In Utah, fry sauce is a beloved condiment. We use it not just as a dip for fries, but also...
Sun-Dried Tomato Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Grilled cheese is a classic quick and easy meal. I love experimenting with different combinations. This is one of my...
Summer Turkey Kabobs
These kabobs let you enjoy Thanksgiving flavors at any time of the year! We enjoy grilling them in the summer....
Blue Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms
A rich, warm and cheesy recipe for classic stuffed mushrooms, this attractive appetizer is perfect for your next dinner party...
Juicy Cherry Pie
Cherry season is in the heart of summer. For this pie, choose fresh tart cherries that are bright in color,...
All-American Sheet Cake
My sweet and tangy sheet cake piled with fresh whipped cream and juicy fruit is so good, you might just...
Papa Burger
When whipping up something for Father’s Day or the Fourth of July, I go big and tall with this fully...
Southern Peach Upside-Down Cake
A dear friend from the South gave me the idea for this peachy cake. I add bourbon and top each...
Juicy & Delicious Mixed Spice-Burgers
We like trying to make "street foods" at home, perfecting recipes for dishes like gyros and these spiced burgers, known...
Yummy Cookie Bars
I received this recipe from a special co-worker at school, and it is always a huge success when I make...
Lime-Rosemary Shrimp Skewers
I had a big bunch of rosemary, so I turned the stems into skewers for grilling shrimp. Serve with rice...
Slow Cooker Calico Beans
With so many folks moving to meatless or healthier food choices, I decided to remove the meat from the original...
Sweet Onion Pimiento Cheese Deviled Eggs
For my mother's 92nd birthday, we had pimiento cheese deviled eggs as part of the spread. They’re timeless and always...
Teriyaki Grilled Chicken
Plan ahead to marinate chicken overnight for wonderful flavor. Leftovers of this teriyaki grilled chicken breast are fabulous the next...
Best Strawberry Shortcake
For a dazzling summer dessert, you can’t beat juicy strawberries and fresh whipped cream over homemade shortcake. My father added...
Frozen Strawberry Dessert
My grandpa gave me many of my grandmother's and great-grandmother's recipes, including this frozen strawberry dessert, along with many wonderful...
Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Jalapenos
Sunday is grill-out day for my husband, Cliff, and these bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers are one of his specialties. We usually...
Special Stuffed Strawberries
These sweet bites can be made ahead of time, and they look really colorful on a tray. I will sometimes...
Kentucky Grilled Chicken
This chicken is perfect for an outdoor summer meal, and my family thinks it's fantastic. It takes about an hour...
Colorful Fruit Kabobs
These luscious fruit kabobs are perfect as a summer appetizer, snack or side dish. The citrus glaze clings well and...
Contest-Winning Old-Fashioned Potato Salad
We live at the edge of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, where there are lots of small farms. Country markets are plentiful...
Four-Bean Medley
This side dish always gets compliments. It’s easy to make ahead and simmer in the slow cooker, so it’s super...
Strawberry Biscuit Shortcake
It seems Mom was always making biscuits. She served them plain for breakfast and dinner, especially when we had stew...
