
BLT Bites
These quick hors d'oeuvres may be mini, but their bacon and tomato flavor is full size. I serve them at...

Greek Pita Spread
I first tried this at a family gathering and was blown away! I have since made it for my co-workers,...

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...

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...


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...


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

Refrigerator Pickles
"These pickles are some of the best I have ever eaten. They're so good and easy to make that you'll...

Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle
This strawberry cheesecake trifle is a striking dessert—especially when it's served in a clear bowl, and every layer of strawberries,...

Ice Cream Sandwich Recipe
This ice cream sandwich recipe makes for an incredibly tasty frozen treat, especially on a hot summer day.

Orange Sorbet
This recipe for orange sorbet is simple to execute and produces a refreshing frozen dessert or palate cleanser.

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...

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

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


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!


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

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


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


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.