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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    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...


    Easy Sweet-and-Sour Meatballs

    7 reviews

    The already prepared meatballs make this a very easy and quick supper. You can use your own homemade meatballs or...


    Garden-Fresh Bruschetta

    9 reviews

    This easy-to-fix bruschetta can be served as an appetizer or as a colorful side dish. —Rachel Garcia, Fort Knox, Kentucky


    Contest-Winning Strawberry Pretzel Dessert

    1 review

    I love the sweet-salty flavor of this pretty, layered dessert. Sliced strawberries and gelatin top a smooth cream cheese filling...

    Kentucky Grilled Chicken

    3 reviews

    This chicken is perfect for an outdoor summer meal, and my family thinks it's fantastic. It takes about an hour...


    Caramel Ice Cream Sauce

    2 reviews

    I love stirring up this delightful caramel ice cream topping on the stovetop. With its smooth texture and yummy taste...


    Cheesy Hash Brown Bake

    34 reviews

    These cheesy hash browns were so popular at the morning meetings of our Mothers of Preschoolers group that we published...


    Dirt Pudding Cups

    2 reviews

    These darling little desserts are my daughter Crystal’s favorite. At family birthday parties, no matter how fancy the dirt cup...


    Colorful Fruit Kabobs

    3 reviews

    These luscious fruit kabobs are perfect as a summer appetizer, snack or side dish. The citrus glaze clings well and...


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    Spaghetti Chicken Parmesan

    14 reviews

    I like to make this yummy chicken Parmesan with spaghetti when I have extra sauce on hand. The herbed coating...