Summer Recipes

Here's my shortcut version of pad thai. Stir in soy sauce and brown sugar, add a sprinkle of cilantro and...

Parmesan cheese and dill make this the most incredible chicken salad I’ve ever tasted. These sandwiches are a simple entree...

I came up with this amazing recipe when I had a load of cherries on hand. My family polished them...

I created this dish after my three kids tried Chinese takeout and asked for more. To make things easy for...

When I had 80 pounds of tomatoes, I got creative incorporating them into meals. Sometimes I slice this loaf into...

Shrimp, mango and pineapple on skewers make a sunny presentation at parties. To boost flavors, we use a coconut milk,...

We’ve made these tacos with corn and flour tortillas, but naan flatbread is our favorite. Set out toppings and let...

Bright, fresh veggie flavors, a splash of tart lime juice, the crunch of peanuts and a hint of heat make...

A simple rice salad in a cafe inspired thoughts of adding Indian spices and chutney to this dish. To fire...

Although I enjoy this dish throughout the year, it's even more special when I use my garden to supply the...

Summer doesn't feel complete without at least one berry-picking trip and a batch of homemade blueberry jam. Eat atop fresh...

Asian flavor, crunchy almonds and crispy breaded chicken make this hearty salad something special. —Beth Dauenhauer, Pueblo, Colorado

My family loved this pasta salad right from the start, so these days I serve it a lot. When grilling...

This cake is filled with fresh peaches, roasted Saigon cinnamon, roasted ground ginger and toasted pecans – and that makes...

A colleague brought this in one day for someone’s birthday. I grow zucchini in my garden so I had a...

When you tuck into this warm and comforting fresh peach cobbler, you won’t miss the extra fat and calories a...

When the executive decision was made to marinate veggies in a tasty bourbon sauce and serve with grilled bratwurst, this...

Lime and basil really brighten the flavors in this colorful salsa. It's best when scooped up on a homemade cinnamon...

My husband and I like to make up recipes together. The sauce for this juicy burger tastes even better when...

You can use your imagination to come up with other fillings, such as chives, a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese or...

I created this recipe for my family because they love grilled shrimp. I love it because it's quick, delicious and...

The kids always say “prepare to lick your lips” when we have friends over for barbecue chicken. I’m proud of...

My husband loves the spicy flavors in these Thai chicken noodles and often breaks out the chopsticks for a more...

I’ve heard radishes are the only vegetable you don’t cook, but a cookbook from the 1950s disagrees. Green beans and...

Vegetables that are in season make great additions to this orzo salad. It's the perfect side dish for a picnic,...

My mom frequently cooked the giant zucchini that she grew in her garden. I adapted this recipe from one of...

There's sweetness from the honey, chewiness from the raisins, hints of chocolate and cinnamon, and a bit of crunch. To...

Simple ingredients add up to simply fantastic flavor in this chicken bacon recipe that everyone will rave about. It's likely...

Classic flavors of Thailand abound in this fragrant and flavorful dish featuring peanuts, tofu and noodles. New to tofu? It...