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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    72 Slow Cooker Recipes to Make This Summer

    There's no need to heat up the house when you can plug in your slow cooker. These summer slow...


    Perfect Bite Fruit Salad

    A rainbow of finely chopped fruits lightly dressed with lime, honey and mint is what turns an everyday snack into...


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    Tacos al Pastor

    Our tacos al pastor recipe features juicy pork marinated in a sweet, smoky, chili-spiced adobo sauce, then grilled to perfection.


    Layered Strawberry Bundt Cake

    A layered strawberry Bundt cake is a stunning dessert centerpiece for spring or summer. The center layer of buttercream and...


    What Should I Bring to a Summer Potluck?

    Backyard barbecues are one of the highlights of summer, but it can be tough to decide which dish to contribute...


    How to Set Up an Outdoor Drink Station

    When you're hosting a backyard barbecue, setting up an outdoor drink station allows you to focus on enjoying the...


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    Elise Jesse’s Pasta Salad

    Summer was made for pasta salad, and this creamy, colorful dish is my go-to. My mom whipped it up in...


    Peaches and Cream Margarita

    Making this peaches and cream margarita is a delicious way to celebrate peach season.

    Warm Peach Cake

    Those ripe summer peaches are pure gold. Showcase them in a worthwhile dessert, like this stunning peach cake.


    7 Best Store-Bought Pasta Salads, Ranked

    With picnic and grilling season just around the corner, we visited seven grocery stores to find the best store-bought pasta...


    How to Make Milkshakes

    Strawberry? Peppermint fudge? Banana? Any flavor you like! Learn how to make milkshakes from scratch with our step-by-step guide (plus...


    Strawberry Pretzel Salad Dip

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    This strawberry pretzel salad dip is a quintessential part of any summertime potluck menu.


    Butter Burgers

    If you love butter burgers—or, at least, stops at Culver's—as much as Wisconsinites do, our recipe for homemade butter burgers...


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    Lucy Wang’s Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp

    This crispy, buttery, garlicky shrimp pineapple bowl will take you to a tropical island. —Lucy Wang, Los Angeles, California


    Blueberry Delight

    Blueberry delight is a no-bake dessert that ticks all the boxes: It's sweet, delicious and easy to make, and it...


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    Corn on the Cob

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    The best corn on the cob is fresh and sweet with a bit of crunch. Here's how to capture the...


    Key Lime Mojito

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    If you like Key lime pie, you're absolutely going to love our tart and creamy Key lime mojito.

    Caprese Sandwich

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    A Caprese sandwich highlights simple, seasonal ingredients for a fresh and delicious bite. Juicy tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil are...


    Fried Fish Sandwich

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    The airy beer batter of this fried fish sandwich tastes even better with the creamy homemade tartar sauce and crunchy...


    Strawberry Agua Fresca

    Water, sugar, strawberries and lime juice are all you need to make a refreshing summer drink. It only takes 20...


    Pollo Guisado

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    Pollo guisado is a warming, homey chicken stew popular across Latin America. This Puerto Rican version is made with olives,...


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    Southern Peach Cobbler

    When fresh peaches are in season, southern peach cobbler is the first thing I think about. This is perfect for...


    Creamy Strawberry Icebox Cake

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    My family loves this icebox cake for two reasons: First, it is a delicious way to use strawberries at their...

    Chipotle Chicken

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    Chipotle Chicken


    Sweet and Savory Deviled Eggs

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    My Grandma Phyllis' sweet and savory deviled eggs are unrivaled by any of the ones I've tried. The sweetness of...


    Rotisserie-Style Chicken

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    My mother used to fix this chicken when I lived at home. We called it "church chicken" because Mom would...



    Cubano Macaroni Salad

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    One of my favorite sandwiches is a hot Cubano, piled high with juicy pork, layers of ham and melty Swiss...


    Barbecue Macaroni Salad

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    My family loves a touch of barbecue sauce and ranch dressing in our mac salad. Not too much—just a hint...