75 Super Fresh and Easy Summer Recipes
Celebrate sunny days and more time outdoors with these summer recipes.
- After a day at the pool, treat yourself to healthy summer recipes like zoodles, seafood salad and so much more.
- These breezy summer dinner ideas are perfect for weekend picnics and backyard potlucks.
- For something sweet, keep things cool, creamy and fruity with easy no-bake summer desserts.
What Should I Bring to a Summer Potluck?
Backyard barbecues are one of the highlights of summer, but it can be tough to decide which dish to contribute...
How to Set Up an Outdoor Drink Station
When you're hosting a backyard barbecue, setting up an outdoor drink station allows you to focus on enjoying the...
60 Vintage Salad Recipes That Deserve a Comeback
From '40s coleslaw up to Waldorf salad and Jell-O molds, any “salad” is on the table.
75 Summer Salad Recipes to Enjoy All Season
These summer salad recipes—including leafy greens, pasta, potato and fruit salads—are so good, you can bet your family will come...
60 Bright and Beautiful Summer Lunch Ideas
The best summer lunch ideas are colorful, flavorful and nutritious! You'll enjoy these cheery dishes all season long.
Elise Jesse’s Pasta Salad
Summer was made for pasta salad, and this creamy, colorful dish is my go-to. My mom whipped it up in...
Peaches and Cream Margarita
Making this peaches and cream margarita is a delicious way to celebrate peach season.
Warm Peach Cake
Those ripe summer peaches are pure gold. Showcase them in a worthwhile dessert, like this stunning peach cake.
7 Best Store-Bought Pasta Salads, Ranked
With picnic and grilling season just around the corner, we visited seven grocery stores to find the best store-bought pasta...
How to Make Milkshakes
Strawberry? Peppermint fudge? Banana? Any flavor you like! Learn how to make milkshakes from scratch with our step-by-step guide (plus...
Strawberry Pretzel Salad Dip
This strawberry pretzel salad dip is a quintessential part of any summertime potluck menu.
Lucy Wang’s Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp
This crispy, buttery, garlicky shrimp pineapple bowl will take you to a tropical island. —Lucy Wang, Los Angeles, California
Blueberry Delight
Blueberry delight is a no-bake dessert that ticks all the boxes: It's sweet, delicious and easy to make, and it...
Key Lime Mojito
If you like Key lime pie, you're absolutely going to love our tart and creamy Key lime mojito.
Caprese Sandwich
A Caprese sandwich highlights simple, seasonal ingredients for a fresh and delicious bite. Juicy tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil are...
Fried Fish Sandwich
The airy beer batter of this fried fish sandwich tastes even better with the creamy homemade tartar sauce and crunchy...
Strawberry Agua Fresca
Water, sugar, strawberries and lime juice are all you need to make a refreshing summer drink. It only takes 20...
Pollo Guisado
Pollo guisado is a warming, homey chicken stew popular across Latin America. This Puerto Rican version is made with olives,...
Chipotle Chicken
Chipotle Chicken
Rotisserie-Style Chicken
My mother used to fix this chicken when I lived at home. We called it "church chicken" because Mom would...
No-Bake Peanut Butter Energy Bars
This easy granola bar recipe is healthier than most. It's made with natural ingredients, and no baking is required! You...
Banana Crepes
I like to serve this impressive treat at parties. The pleasant banana-orange flavor makes it wonderful for dinner or brunch....
Wild Blueberry Muffins
Nothing is better than a warm blueberry muffin in the morning, and these muffins are the best I have ever...
Thai Chicken Pasta
I try to buy fresh chicken when it’s on sale. I cook a big batch in the slow cooker, then...
Rolled Buttermilk Biscuits
I scribbled down this recipe when our family visited The Farmers' Museum in Cooperstown, New York, many years ago. I...
Grandma’s Potato Salad
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
It's easy to make a root beer float at home. Ours is cool and creamy, with the perfect ratio of...
Banana Blueberry Muffins
Springy, soft, moist and tender, these banana blueberry muffins are a breakfast dream. Make them for easy snacking during the...
