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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    Scandinavian-Inspired Macaroni Salad

    2 reviews

    Give a humdrum side salad a Scandinavian touch by adding some freshly chopped dill and tiny shrimp. —Kallee Krong-McCreery, Escondido,...


    Tomato Beef Barley Soup

    1 review

    When my children were young, I needed a soup that everyone would eat—something filling but also something delicious. My sons...


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    Buttery Mashed Potatoes

    3 reviews

    These creamy, buttery mashed potatoes use simple ingredients. The tricks are to use Yukon Gold potatoes and then to warm...


    Triple Chocolate Ricotta Ice Cream

    1 review

    You're going to fall in love with this thick, luxuriously rich ice cream made with ricotta cheese. It has a...


    Baked Cannellini Beans

    1 review

    My sister developed this baked cannellini beans recipe after a Christmas holiday. We were still all together but nobody wanted...


    Slow-Cooked Chicken Caesar Wraps

    6 reviews

    I first created this recipe for our daughter who loves Caesar salads, then later for our extended family on vacation....


    No-Bake Peanut Butter Energy Bars

    1 review

    This easy granola bar recipe is healthier than most. It's made with natural ingredients, and no baking is required! You...


    Corn and Green Bean Salad

    I love the crunch of veggies, so I combined them with a buttermilk Caesar dressing in this corn and green...

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    Strawberry Pretzel Dessert Jars

    3 reviews

    Need to bring a dish to pass this weekend? This make-ahead layered dessert, adorable in individual Mason jars, will disappear...


    Raspberry Moscow Mule Cake

    9 reviews

    This Moscow mule cake is my favorite cake I've ever made from scratch. It's so moist and flavorful, and it...


    Lime and Dill Chimichurri Shrimp

    2 reviews

    Chimichurri is a very popular condiment in Argentina and Uruguay and is most often used as a dipping sauce or...


    Cast-Iron Scrambled Eggs

    I love these easy cast-iron scrambled eggs that use fresh ingredients I usually have on hand. They make a quick...


    Skillet Stout Brownies

    2 reviews

    These stout brownies are so rich and fudgy. I love how quickly they come together. They're perfect for a busy...


    Taco Skillet Pizza with Cornbread Crust

    1 review

    Our family loves taco pizza, and I have made so many versions of it. This recipe is like a deep-dish...


    Sesame Ginger Beef Skewers

    2 reviews

    My family loves the flavors of these zippy kabobs. They're perfect for a laid-back cookout in the backyard. —Jasey McBurnett,...


    Asparagus Tuna Noodle Casserole

    1 review

    I updated a traditional tuna casserole using fresh asparagus and asparagus soup. This is so different and so delicious. Use...


    Skewered Ginger Shrimp with Plums

    Sweet, simple and sensational, these shrimp skewers boast loads of flavor with just four ingredients. Throw them on the grill...

    Chipotle Sweet Potato Salad

    6 reviews

    I love the velvety taste and texture of sweet potatoes. A friend served sweet potatoes cooked with peppers, and they...


    Roasted Strawberry Sheet Cake

    12 reviews

    My Grandma Gigi loved summer berry cakes. Almost any time I’d call her during the warmer months, she’d invite me...


    No-Churn Blueberry Graham Cracker Ice Cream

    9 reviews

    This sweet and creamy no-churn ice cream features a fresh blueberry jam swirl and graham cracker pieces. You can use...


    Grilled Buttermilk Chicken

    12 reviews

    I created this recipe years ago after one of our farmers market customers, a chef, shared the idea of marinating...


    Chicken, Nectarine and Avocado Salad

    1 review

    This salad is really summery and comes together very quickly. Using granola adds crunch and makes it different. I've tried...


    Bacon Cheeseburgers with Fry Sauce

    5 reviews

    In Utah, fry sauce is a beloved condiment. We use it not just as a dip for fries, but also...

    Peach and Berry Cobbler

    3 reviews

    This is one of my favorite summer recipes because it features peaches and berries that are in season, but it...


    Baked Chicken with Bacon-Tomato Relish

    4 reviews

    We eat a lot of chicken for dinner, so I'm always trying to do something a little different with it....


    Sicilian Potato Salad

    8 reviews

    Fresh basil is the star of this mayo-free, Italian-inspired take on potato salad. —Sue Falk, Warren, Michigan


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    Garden-Stuffed Zucchini Boats

    5 reviews

    Not only are these boats a delightful way to get your veggies, they're basically a one-dish meal that covers all...


    Slow-Cooker Peach Crumble

    6 reviews

    I look forward to going on our beach vacation every year, but I don't always relish the time spent cooking...


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    Asian Slaw with Steak

    1 review

    Main-dish salads are so perfect for summer, especially this one with its Asian-inspired dressing. The colorful slaw and juicy steak...