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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    Fruit ‘n’ Cake Kabobs

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


    Can-Can Chicken

    31 Reviews

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


    Frosty Caramel Cappuccino

    3 Reviews

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


    Rolled Buttermilk Biscuits

    31 Reviews

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


    Crispy Onion Chicken

    66 Reviews

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


    Garden Frittata

    11 Reviews

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


    Fudgy Peanut Butter Cake

    19 Reviews

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


    Great Grain Burgers

    1 Reviews

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

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    Contest-Winning Moist Chocolate Cake

    77 Reviews

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


    Cilantro Salad Dressing

    7 Reviews

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


    South Carolina Cobbler

    30 Reviews

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


    Rhubarb Mandarin Crisp

    7 Reviews

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


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    Bake-Sale Lemon Bars

    103 Reviews

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


    Creamy Noodle Casserole

    26 Reviews

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


    Deluxe German Potato Salad

    23 Reviews

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


    Zesty Sloppy Joes

    8 Reviews

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


    Grandma’s Potato Salad

    30 Reviews

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

    Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake

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


    Smoked Steak

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


    Root Beer Float

    1 Reviews

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


    Banana Blueberry Muffins

    1 Reviews

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


    Peach Cheesecake

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


    Strawberry Brownies

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

    Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

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


    Corn Soup

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


    Salted Caramel Brownies

    Rich, decadent and bursting with gooey homemade caramel, these salted caramel brownies won't last long once they emerge from your...


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    Copycat Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cake

    1 Reviews

    You don't have to be a seasoned baker to make this copycat Dairy Queen ice cream cake recipe for your...


    Corn Ice Cream

    Try this corn ice cream recipe when you want something cool, rich and creamy with bursts of corn flavor among...


    Strawberry Basil Galettes

    2 Reviews

    Showcasing rustic elegance and the enticing flavor of berries and herbs, strawberry basil galettes are like less-fussy tarts. This recipe...