
Honey-Citrus Chicken Sandwiches
During the summer months, our three children keep me plenty busy. So it's a welcome relief when my husband volunteers...

Chicken Fajitas
With these colorful fajitas, it's easy to bring a taste of Mexico to your dinner table! The fresh flavor of...

Coney Dogs
My mom and I always make these top dogs for get-togethers. Leftovers are no problem—there never are any! —Donna Sternthal,...

Rainbow Fruit Salad
When my children were young, I would often dress up fresh fruit in this easy salad. Decades later, my grandchildren...


Blueberry Tart
This simple blueberry tart showcases the best of peak-season fresh fruit. It’s so good you can serve it alone, but...

Mom’s Pickled Beets
Zesty and fresh-tasting, these bright, beautiful beet slices add spark to any meal. My mouth still begins to water when...

Pineapple Coleslaw
It’s rich. It’s juicy. It’s sweet. Pineapple coleslaw is the tropical twist that has been missing from picnics and backyard...


Banana Split
A classic banana split is a nostalgic delight. Complete with bananas, three different ice creams, strawberries, pineapples, peanuts, chocolate sauce...

Steamed Veggie Bundles
“In late summer, when we have an abundance of garden produce, we enjoy this medley of fresh veggies,” says Terri...

Butter Brickle Ice Cream Pie
This butter brickle ice cream pie is my husband’s absolute favorite summertime dessert. I often serve it to company in...

Honey-Soy Pork Chops
Summer is always a special time for relaxed and casual meals, for summertime patriotic holidays and especially for picnics in...

Mesquite Salmon
Mesquite wood chips give this fish dish a smoky flavor. If using a charcoal grill, add wood chips directly to...

Grilled Pork Chops with Pineapple
Let these chops marinate while you're at work. When you get home, you can have a hot meal ready in...


Fruit Salad in a Pineapple Boat
A sweet, summery treat that looks as good as it tastes! No one, young or old, will be able to...

Banana Split Fruit Salad
Let these whimsical parfaits celebrate the end of a work week and the beginning of a wonderful weekend! Watermelon, bananas...

Frozen Citrus Fruit Cups
Add some sparkle to your next get-together or church supper with these sunny citrus treats. The refreshing cups burst with...

Hop, Skip and Go
Here's a different drink for a beer-drinking crowd. It gets a touch of sweetness from lemonade. Make it in a...

Buttery-Onion Corn on the Cob
My mother has been making this recipe for years. Every time I make it for company they rave and can't...

Spicy Peanuts
Liven up plain peanuts with a sweet-and-spicy blend of flavors from sugar, cumin and cayenne pepper. You'll want to double...or...

Cran-Grape Cooler
You’re three quick ingredients away from refreshment with this easy-to-drink cooler that’s bound to keep you, well, cool. Didi Desjardins...

Contest-Winning Brown Sugar Angel Food Cake
Brown sugar makes this moist, tender angel food cake delicious and different. Chunks of chopped toffee give its fluffy frosting...

Grilled Spicy Pork Tenderloin
Tender and full of flavor, this juicy tenderloin couldn’t be much more convenient on hectic weeknights. Make ahead the night...

Quick Golden Potato Salad
What’s a cookout without potato salad? Incomplete, we say. We think Linda’s
version will become a summer staple. —Linda...

Citrus Salmon Fillets with Salsa
Take lemony salmon fillets to the next level with a fresh, colorful homemade salsa. Just add a simple side of...

Chipotle Cheeseburgers
Heat up a casual meal with these zippy mozzarella burgers. You can substitute ground turkey for the beef and your...

Antipasto Marinated Vegetables
The colorful vegetables and the tart dressing make this a lively addition to a holiday table. Serve it as a...

Blueberry Preserves
Juicy blueberries swimming in a sweet jelly taste terrific spooned over vanilla ice cream. But we also enjoy it on...

Garlic Dill Pickles
If you’re new to canning, learn how to preserve cucumbers with our garlic dill pickle recipe. Fresh dill, garlic and...