
Summertime Tea
You can’t have a summer gathering around here without this sweet tea to cool you down. It’s wonderful for sipping...

Gluten-Free Angel Food Cake
My daughter can’t have gluten and my husband is diabetic, so there are a lot of special recipes at our...


Spiked Lemonade
Rum gives a tropical addition to this fabulous homemade lemonade. If you have vodka on hand, try that instead of...

Fruit Punch
This fruit punch is a perfectly balanced refresher that can easily be made before the party starts.

Blackberry-Orange Cake
My grandmother made luscious fruit pies and cobblers using blackberries from her garden. I decided to follow her lead and...


Apple Snickerdoodle Dump Cake
With an apple farm just down the road, I'm always looking for creative ways to use up those bushels. We...


Glazed Spatchcocked Chicken
A few pantry items, such as mustard and preserves, inspired this recipe. And since then it has been the successful...

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

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

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,...

Grilled Mahi Mahi
Instead of grilling the usual hamburgers or chicken breasts, prepare this grilled mahi mahi and reel in raves! —Taste of...


Strawberry Jell-O Pie
Strawberry Jell-O pie is a refreshing, make-ahead dessert perfect for spring and summer gatherings. Ripe strawberries are mixed into strawberry-flavored...

Roasted Red Potato Salad
I got this roasted potato salad recipe from my sister-in-law and I've made it numerous times at the request of...

Orange Lemonade
It doesn't get more refreshing than a cold glass of orange lemonade. Serve it with fresh mint for an extra...

Minted Fruit Salad
Filled with the season’s best, freshest fruit, this salad shouts summer. The hint of mint adds a refreshing note to...

Barbecue Baked Beans
These barbecue baked beans are a meaty twist on everyday baked beans, with a touch of sweetness too. Try this...

Strawberry-Basil Mocktail
This flavorful strawberry-basil mocktail is perfect for a party. Whether it's January or June, there's always a place for a...

Grilled Peaches & Pound Cake
Brush up on grilling dessert with fresh peaches and pound cake! Store-bought cake makes it quick to prepare, and the...

Grilled Potato Fans with Onions
Looking for the ultimate grilled potato? These seasoned potato “fans” are filled with tender onions, roasted garlic cloves and savory...


Grilled Shrimp
These buttery grilled shrimp are so good you'll want to eat them all summer long! Learn how to grill shrimp...

Sour Cream Potato Salad
Our beloved sour cream potato salad recipe employs Italian dressing and horseradish to make it a tangy, zippy version of...

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.


Pound Cake
Our rich and sweet pound cake recipe is made with all the basics—butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla and flour—for a perfect,...

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


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