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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    75 Super Fresh and Easy Summer Recipes

    Celebrate sunny days and more time outdoors with these summer recipes.

    This Protein Oatmeal Is the Hunger-Fighting Breakfast Hero I Needed

    Magic Spoon Maple Brown Sugar Protein Oatmeal is already easy to make and high in protein. But it's the creamy...


    Lemonade Shake-Ups

    To recreate this classic midwestern state fair drink at home, shake fresh lemons with sugar and ice water right in...


    60 Vintage Salad Recipes That Deserve a Comeback

    From '40s coleslaw up to Waldorf salad and Jell-O molds, any “salad” is on the table.


    75 Summer Salad Recipes to Enjoy All Season

    These summer salad recipes—including leafy greens, pasta, potato and fruit salads—are so good, you can bet your family will come...

    60 Bright and Beautiful Summer Lunch Ideas

    The best summer lunch ideas are colorful, flavorful and nutritious! You'll enjoy these cheery dishes all season long.


    Peach Delight

    When fragrant peaches fill the farm stands and produce aisles, don't waste a minute. Pick up an armload and slice...

    Zuccamole (Zucchini Guacamole)

    No avocados? No problem. This creamy zucchini guacamole transforms humble zucchini into a fresh dip that's surprisingly similar to the...


    Copycat Lofthouse Sugar Cookie Bars

    With their soft cookie base and a cloud of sweet pastel buttercream on top, these copycat Lofthouse cookie bars taste...


    No-Churn Frozen Yogurt

    No ice cream maker? No problem! This instant no-churn frozen yogurt is thick, creamy and bursting with fresh berry flavor.


    Pickled Pineapple

    A jar of this fresh pickled pineapple in the fridge means there's always a little extra sweet heat on standby...

    Haupia

    Silky, creamy and lightly sweet haupia is a traditional Hawaiian dessert made for coconut lovers.


    Strawberry Crunch Poke Cake

    This novelty-inspired strawberry crunch poke cake recipe will have you humming the ice cream truck jingle between every bite.


    Peach Moscow Mule

    A peach Moscow mule—made with vodka, peach puree and fizzy ginger beer—pairs perfectly with warm summer afternoons on a porch.


    Strawberry Apple Crisp

    Summer meets fall with this easy strawberry apple crisp. Serve it warm with ice cream or whipped cream for the...


    Cantaloupe Paloma

    When you think of cantaloupe, you might not think of cocktails or juice. But this cantaloupe paloma really is worth...

    Louisiana Crunch Cake

    Louisiana crunch cake is every coconut lover's dream come true, with crispy coconut baked onto the exterior of the tender,...


    Smoked Bacon and Jalapeno Mac and Cheese

    Smoked bacon and jalapeno mac and cheese isn't like anything from a box. The tangy, cheesy sauce is studded with...


    Red, White and Blue Dessert Skewers

    These festive red, white and blue dessert skewers are the perfect grand finale for your Fourth of July festivities.


    S’mores Icebox Cake

    Not that it’s a competition, but this s’mores icebox cake will be the standout at the summer potluck. Don’t tell...


    Dirt Cake Cookies

    2 Reviews

    Dirt cake cookies are the hand-held, portable version of everyone's favorite nostalgic dessert from childhood.


    Chocolate Magic Shell

    Leave the 10-ingredient industrial stuff on the shelf, and make homemade Magic Shell. With just two ingredients, you can bring...


    Pistachio Cannoli Pie

    Chocolate chips and pistachio cream abound in this easy no-bake pistachio cannoli pie with a crushed cannoli shell crust.


    Red, White and Blueberry Summer Salad

    10 Reviews

    A sweet and salty mix of ingredients makes this red, white and blueberry summer salad way more interesting than your...


    Bomb Pop Cocktail

    This Bomb Pop cocktail layers tequila, limeade and grenadine for the ultimate Fourth of July sip. It's red, white, blue...

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    Strawberry Crackle Salad

    3 Reviews

    This sweet, crunchy and creamy strawberry crackle salad is always a potluck favorite and disappears in a flash. It tastes...


    29 Best Sides for Sandwiches That Go Beyond Chips

    From loaded salads to homemade snack mixes and all kinds of sweet potato recipes, these sides for sandwiches go beyond...


    Fire Crackers

    Alabama fire crackers are a beloved southern snack made with saltines, crushed red pepper flakes and ranch seasoning.


    Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos

    Instant Pot shredded tacos cook in less than 15 minutes, with almost zero effort. Save your energy for creative toppings,...


    14 Miso Recipes Including Miso Soup, Veggies and More

    These miso recipes offer countless ways to use the savory fermented paste, including an always-satisfying miso soup, to help you...


    Blueberry Lemonade

    This vibrant blueberry lemonade is bursting with sweet-tart flavor—perfect to share on sunny days.