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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    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...

    Banana Crepes

    10 reviews

    I like to serve this impressive treat at parties. The pleasant banana-orange flavor makes it wonderful for dinner or brunch....


    Lemon Chicken and Rice

    21 reviews

    On our busy ranch, we often need meals we can put on the table in a hurry. This all-in-one chicken...


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    Herbed Chicken Caesar Salad

    2 reviews

    This chicken Caesar salad looks and tastes fancy but couldn't be easier to make. It's my husband's favorite dinner.—Kay Andersen,...


    Four-Bean Medley

    1 review

    This side dish always gets compliments. It’s easy to make ahead and simmer in the slow cooker, so it’s super...


    Sweet-Sour Red Cabbage

    6 reviews

    The first time I bought a red cabbage, I didn’t quite know what to do with it. After some experimenting,...


    Strawberry Biscuit Shortcake

    3 reviews

    It seems Mom was always making biscuits. She served them plain for breakfast and dinner, especially when we had stew...


    Easy Lemon-Blueberry Jam

    3 reviews

    After one taste of this delightfully sweet and simple jam, people will find it hard to believe that you didn't...


    Green Pepper Steak

    6 reviews

    For a delicious, fast meal, try this flavorful beef dinner loaded with tomatoes and peppers. What a perfect recipe to...


    Grilled Steak Pinwheels

    5 reviews

    I've been serving this recipe to family and friends for 20 years and very seldom do I have any leftovers....

    Rhubarb Nut Muffins

    14 reviews

    Muffins are my weakness! When I make these to take to a gathering, I always come home with an empty...


    Wild Blueberry Muffins

    12 reviews

    Nothing is better than a warm blueberry muffin in the morning, and these muffins are the best I have ever...


    Grilled Flank Steak with Summer Relish

    8 reviews

    My garden produces a nice harvest of tomatoes, scallions, corn, garlic and poblanos, so that's what I use to make...


    Avocado & Garbanzo Bean Quinoa Salad

    2 reviews

    This delicious quinoa avocado salad is high in protein and holds well in the fridge for a few days. If...


    Buttermilk Peach Ice Cream

    1 review

    My mother's family owned peach orchards in Missouri. I currently live in Tennessee, a top consumer of buttermilk. This summery...


    Potato-Bean Salad with Herb Dressing

    My veggie garden inspired this creamy combo of beans, potatoes and fresh herbs. I toss them with a ranch-style dressing...

    Grilled Cranberry Pear Crumble

    2 reviews

    My husband loves it when I make dessert. Fruit crisps are easy and quick to prepare, so I make them...


    Greek-Style Lemon-Garlic Chicken

    23 reviews

    I love celebrating my Greek heritage with this super simple and scrumptious Sunday dinner idea. Prep time is...


    Grilled Brussels Sprouts

    2 reviews

    During a beach vacation, in an effort to cook our entire meal outside on the grill, I made our not-so-simple...


    Quick Chicken Parmesan

    5 reviews

    My mother inspired me to develop my first pasta sauce. It's tangy, simple and really satisfying. The longer it simmers,...


    Colorful Quinoa Salad

    15 reviews

    My youngest daughter recently learned she has to avoid gluten, dairy and eggs, which gave me a new challenge in...


    Loaded Grilled Chicken Sandwich

    3 reviews

    I threw these ingredients together on a whim and the sandwich turned out so well, I surprised myself! If you're...