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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    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

    4 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

    13 Reviews

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


    Wild Blueberry Muffins

    11 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 Reviews

    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

    22 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...


    Grilled Lemon-Dill Shrimp

    4 Reviews

    This grilled shrimp is one of my go-to recipes when I stare at the freezer and draw a blank. Add...

    Rhubarb-Blueberry Crumble

    20 Reviews

    Rhubarb and strawberry often go together, but blueberries give rhubarb a fresh and summery touch. — Mike Schulz, Tawas City,...


    Chicken with Peach-Cucumber Salsa

    8 Reviews

    To keep our kitchen cool, we grill chicken outdoors and serve it with a minty peach salsa that can easily...


    Layered Garden Bean Salad

    1 Reviews

    For easy entertaining, cover and refrigerate the salad a few hours before guests arrive so you don't have to bother...


    Simple Shrimp Pad Thai

    4 Reviews

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


    Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwiches

    7 Reviews

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


    Cherry-Chicken Lettuce Wraps

    2 Reviews

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

    Simple Sesame Chicken with Couscous

    4 Reviews

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


    Cherry Tomato & Basil Focaccia

    4 Reviews

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


    Tropical Island Shrimp Kabobs

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


    Zesty Chicken Soft Tacos

    5 Reviews

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


    Colorful Shrimp Pad Thai

    7 Reviews

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


    Brown Rice Chutney Salad

    7 Reviews

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