Summer Recipes

How do you get so much flavor out of a five-ingredient-or-fewer recipe? Ranch dressing is the key! Enjoy this simple...

We love how the snappy veggies and pineapple make this stir-fry taste fresh and bright. Add brown sugar and you...

This recipe is a clear example of comfort food at its finest; it's rich, hearty and extra cheesy. And because...

Grated zucchini makes this cake really moist, and the topping adds a nice crunch. When zucchini is in season, I...

A neighbor served these kabobs at a family picnic and brought some over for us to sample. I was pleasantly...

Here's a tasty take on the popular beer-can chicken. Once the bird is on the grill, the work's basically done....

This frothy iced cappuccino is positively delicious for breakfast, a mid-afternoon snack or an after-dinner dessert. It's also a great...

I scribbled down this recipe when our family visited The Farmers' Museum in Cooperstown, New York, many years ago. I...

My family loves chicken, and I'm always trying new ways to prepare it. This golden-brown chicken with its crunchy french-fried...

I created this frittata recipe one day to use up some fresh yellow squash, zucchini and tomato. It's so easy...

I clipped this easy peanut butter cake recipe from a newspaper years ago. The house smells fantastic while it's slow...

I've experimented with many combinations of ingredients to make a good meatless burger and this is our favorite. These patties...

You don't have to spend a lot of time to serve an elegant and delicious dessert. Just mix up the...

Use this zippy dressing over greens or hot or cold boiled potatoes. You'll love it! —Sara Laber, Shelburne, Vermont

With peach orchards just a couple of miles from home, it's easy to treat my family to this traditional dessert....

An attractive dessert, this crisp is also a popular breakfast dish at our house, served with a glass of milk...

The recipe for these tangy lemon bars comes from my cousin, who is famous for cooking up farm feasts. —Mildred...

My husband, Ronald, works long hours and frequently doesn't arrive home until past 7 p.m. This casserole is ideal for...

I make this for all occasions because it goes well with any kind of meat. When I take the warm...

For a big family gathering, these sandwiches are a hit. I have never served them without getting recipe requests. A...

This salad is a must for the Fourth of July feast. The red potatoes hold their shape and texture even...

Between its place in summer break nostalgia and its no-bake nature, this strawberry crunch cheesecake is the perfect summer dessert.

This recipe for smoked steak is as easy as can be, and will result in a dinner than offers a...

It's easy to make a root beer float at home. Ours is cool and creamy, with the perfect ratio of...

Springy, soft, moist and tender, these banana blueberry muffins are a breakfast dream. Make them for easy snacking during the...

Nothing compares to juicy, fresh peaches. Incorporate the fruit's flavor into a homemade peach cheesecake that makes a wonderful dessert...

The secret to these scrumptious strawberry brownies? A boxed cake mix makes these pink brownies light and fluffy and very...

These strawberry cheesecake bars mimic a classic cheesecake with a vibrant strawberry topping. Make them ahead of time for potlucks...

Flecked with carrots, potatoes and kernels of fresh or frozen corn, this simple corn soup is a perfect choice year-round.