
Strawberry Floats
Strawberry floats are fruity, fizzy and fun! This summery twist on a frosty float features homemade soda made with fresh...

Sweet ‘n’ Tangy Chicken Wings
I love the convenience of slow-cooker recipes for get-togethers. Start these sweet and sour chicken wings a few hours ahead...

Caramel Apple Tartlets
Caramel apple tartlets give you the taste of apple pie without the hours spent laboring over dessert. In fact, you’ll...

Strawberry-Rhubarb Ice Pops
These cool, creamy pops are a deliciously different way to use up the bounty from your rhubarb patch. —Donna Linihan,...


Fruit Tart
It's well worth the effort to whip up this creamy fruit tart bursting with juicy berries. A friend gave me...

Red, White ‘n’ Blue Salad
Our striking "flag" salad drew plenty of attention at our Independence Day party. The shimmering stripes are formed with distinctive...

Blueberry Cobbler
This simple slow-cooked dessert comes together in a jiffy. If you'd like, you can substitute apple or cherry pie filling...

Amaretto Cherries with Dumplings
You can't beat the combination of almond flavor with cherries. These light and fluffy dumplings are heavenly. Topped with the...

Smoky Baked Beans
They’ll be standing in line for this saucy bean recipe full of that hard-to-capture campfire flavor. A combination of colorful...

Flag Cake
This American flag cake recipe has fun touches like using vibrant red and blue gelatin for extra color, berries and...


Strawberry Shortcake Puffs
An easy and delicious recipe for strawberry shortcake puffs made with store-bought puff pastry dough, whipped cream and fresh strawberries.


Tri-Color Pasta Salad
Our tri-color pasta salad is bursting with summer flavors and is easy to pull off for your next cookout. Grocery...

Watermelon Margarita
Upgrade a classic lime margarita with this watermelon margarita recipe. The pretty, pink drink uses a sugared rim and blended...


Ultimate Double Chocolate Brownies
As someone who grew up in the country, I love getting out into nature whenever I can. I also love...

Cherry Tarts
If life is a bowl of cherries, these individual cherry tarts are the best way to use up all the...

Southern Coleslaw
Lime and cilantro add refreshing accents to this tangy, yummy slaw. It's perfect for a summer get-together.—Laurel Leslie, Sonora, California

Red, White & Blue Berry Trifle
This luscious trifle tastes best if made the day before serving. Keep additional berries on hand for decoration. —Kaia McShane,...


Slow-Cooker Cheddar Bacon Beer Dip
My tangy, smoky dip won the top prize in our office party recipe contest. Other beers can work for this,...

Firecracker Shrimp
These delightful firecracker shrimp are coated in a sweet and spicy glaze. The marinade comes together in moments for sizzling...

Golden Apple Pie
Pies are the dessert I like best to prepare. This one's the favorite for family get-togethers, and it has been...

Frito Corn Salad
Frito corn salad is bursting with flavor and texture.

Taco Pinwheels
These taco pinwheels are an easy, make-ahead appetizer that'll be the first to go at your next party.


Bratwurst Supper
Here’s a fun way to cook your bratwurst on the grill. You don’t even have to turn the sausages. Seal...


BLT Dip
This BLT dip has you covered when you need an appetizer that’s sure to please.

BLT Brunch Pie
My boys can't wait to pick the first ripe tomatoes in our garden to be used in this terrific pie....

Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
Blueberries? Love them. Blueberry cheesecake? Even better. Blueberry cheesecake ice cream? Now you’re talking!

Our Favorite 4th of July Party Recipes
Our 4th of July forecast calls for friends, family, fireworks and fantastic food. Get ready to throw the best party...


Top 9 Patriotic Desserts
Show off your stripes with these patriotic desserts! From star-spangled cupcakes to a red, white and blue trifle,...

Is a Hot Dog a Sandwich? Let’s Settle It!
The good folks at Merriam-Webster say that the all-American hot dog is a sandwich—but they're just about the only ones.