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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    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...

    Curried Shrimp Pasta

    1 review

    his light and spicy shrimp dish comes together easily. My favorite pasta to use is capellini, but angel hair works...


    Tomato Balsamic Chicken

    2 reviews

    I came up with this saucy chicken during a particularly busy holiday season. As new parents, my husband and I...


    Sweet Chili & Orange Chicken

    9 reviews

    My husband loves this simple sweet chili chicken dish so much he often requests it when he comes home from...


    Zucchini-Cornmeal Pancakes

    12 reviews

    My mom has made these treasured family hotcakes for ages. Try them as a breakfast-for-dinner meal with fresh fruit, yogurt...


    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,...


    Herb & Cheese Scrambled Eggs

    1 review

    As a child I grew up on a farm where eggs and herbs were plentiful in summer. My mother made...


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    Grilled Kiwi-Chicken Kabobs with Honey-Chipotle Glaze

    3 reviews

    When guests bite into these juicy grilled kabobs, their eyes always widen with satisfaction. Our four kids are crazy about...


    Juicy & Delicious Mixed Spice-Burgers

    2 reviews

    We like trying to make "street foods" at home, perfecting recipes for dishes like gyros and these spiced burgers, known...


    Lemon Chicken with Basil

    2 reviews

    No matter when I eat it, this tangy slow-cooked chicken reminds me of summer meals with friends and family. —Deborah...

    Easy Berry Cheesecake Parfaits

    3 reviews

    These sweet little parfaits take everything that's wonderful about cheesecake and make it way easier. You get the rich creaminess,...


    Sesame Ramen Salad

    1 review

    This spicy Asian sausage and noodle salad is equally good for lunch or a potluck. —Denese Johnson, Chico, Texas


    Golden Zucchini Pancakes

    6 reviews

    If your garden is overflowing with zucchini this time of year, make these incredible pancakes to use it up. We...


    Peach Salsa Chicken

    2 reviews

    Peachy sweetness mellows out the jalapeno kick in this homemade salsa. The whole meal is done in a half hour!...


    Fruit Kabobs with Margarita Dip

    Your adult guests will love the flavor of this cool and creamy margarita fruit dip recipe. Serve the kabobs either...


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    Teriyaki Grilled Chicken

    11 reviews

    Plan ahead to marinate chicken overnight for wonderful flavor. Leftovers of this teriyaki grilled chicken breast are fabulous the next...

    Lemon-Pepper Broccoli

    3 reviews

    This easy side dish is perfect with just about any main dish. Lemon pepper gives it a nice zing. —Jeannie...


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    Best Strawberry Shortcake

    8 reviews

    For a dazzling summer dessert, you can’t beat juicy strawberries and fresh whipped cream over homemade shortcake. My father added...


    Skillet Tacos

    8 reviews

    This fast and healthy alternative to traditional tacos has a delicious southwestern flair. The fact that is comes together in...


    Dijon-Honey Pork Chops

    5 reviews

    Lemon-pepper is our seasoning of choice for these chops. With the honey-orange Dijon sauce, there’s no need to pass the...


    Spicy Buffalo Chicken Wraps

    7 reviews

    This recipe has a real kick, and it's one of my husband’s favorites. Ready in a flash, it's easily doubled...


    Cashew Chicken with Bok Choy

    5 reviews

    With bok choy and red pepper, this light and lively entree is not only colorful but delicious as well. Your...