Summer Recipes

From barbecues to beach days, these summer recipes will help you create lasting memories. Check out our collection of summer salads, dinners, desserts and more.

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    Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cake

    3 reviews

    I first started making this cake when my husband was stationed with the military in California. Now, 20 years later,...


    Double Pie Crust

    10 reviews

    Keep this reliable double pie crust recipe in your back pocket whenever a recipe calls for two perfect pie crusts...


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    Apple Rhubarb Pie

    1 review

    Combining sweet apples and tart rhubarb with a crumble topping makes our apple rhubarb pie taste like several amazing desserts...


    Long John Doughnut

    4 reviews

    Try this homemade long john doughnut recipe. These long john doughnuts taste as if they were just purchased from your...


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    Sweet & Tangy Salmon with Green Beans

    25 reviews

    I'm always up for new ways to cook salmon. In this dish, a sweet sauce gives the fish and green...


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    Strawberry Shortcake Puffs

    7 reviews

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


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    Texas Tacos

    10 reviews

    I created this recipe by combining a bunch of taco ingredients that my kids like. Once it’s ready, I often...


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    Arroz con Gandules (Rice with Pigeon Peas)

    1 review

    Feed a crowd with this authentic arroz con gandules recipe, which was handed down to me from my mom. It's...

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    Vegetarian Tacos

    2 reviews

    You don't need to be a vegetarian to eat vegetarian tacos! Loaded with beans, spices and sauteed onions, these hearty...


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    Chocolate Brownie Waffle Sundaes

    2 reviews

    One of my best friends loves chocolate as much as I do, so I like to make this over-the-top brownie...


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    Cornbread Salad

    19 reviews

    Craving a taste of summer? Whip up this classic southern cornbread salad! Layers of sweet cornbread, creamy dressing, and fresh...


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    Mini Blueberry Tarts

    3 reviews

    I served this recipe to my family while we were on vacation and they were all amazed! The best part:...


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    Raspberry Pie

    34 reviews

    If you’re looking for a delicious way to use a quart or so of tart summer berries, start with this...


    Macaroni Egg Salad

    6 reviews

    Embrace the joy of quick cooking with our Macaroni Egg Salad—a comforting, classic favorite you can whip up in just...


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    Peach Pudding

    115 reviews

    When peach season hits, look no further than this warm, comforting cobbler-style peach pudding. Get that vanilla ice cream ready!


    Shrimp and Scallop Kabobs

    7 reviews

    Fire up the grill to quickly sear shrimp and scallop kabobs while basting them with a spicy butter sauce. This...


    Microwave Potato Salad

    2 reviews

    Microwaving potatoes for this tasty side is a handy timesaver—especially in warm weather. I found the original recipe in an...

    Chocolate Raspberry Pie

    34 reviews

    This vibrant chocolate raspberry pie recipe proves that chocolate and fresh berries belong together.


    Chicken Pesto Wraps

    1 review

    Chicken pesto wraps make a really quick meal for us. It's so easy—and the cleanup is just as easy if...


    Bacon Macaroni Salad

    94 reviews

    Bacon macaroni salad is a simple side packed with crispy bacon, tender pasta and fresh veggies tossed in a tangy...


    Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

    3 reviews

    Keep a batch of this contest-winning mint chocolate chip ice cream in your freezer for a sweet treat any time....


    Veggie-Stuffed Tomatoes

    7 reviews

    This recipe is my wife's favorite, she loves when I cook it for her. The tasty, meatless stuffing is perfect...


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    Watermelon and Spinach Salad

    15 reviews

    Summer's the perfect time to toss up this watermelon salad. You'd never expect it, but spinach is awesome here. Eat...

    Penne Gorgonzola with Chicken

    88 reviews

    Penne Gorgonzola with chicken is a rich and creamy pasta recipe accented by white wine, garlic and sage.


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    Cast-Iron Peach Crostata

    5 reviews

    While the crostata, an open-faced fruit tart, is actually Italian, my version's peach filling is American all the way. —Lauren...


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    Honey Garlic Green Beans

    12 reviews

    Green beans are a reliable standby, but they can seem ordinary on their own. Just a couple of extra ingredients...


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    Shrimp Ceviche

    3 reviews

    Not interested in a steamy, hot kitchen for dinner? This no-cook shrimp ceviche is the key to a cool and...


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    Simple Waldorf Salad

    3 reviews

    From a luxury hotel in the 1800s to your table, this easy Waldorf salad is tangy-sweet and ready in 10...


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    Blueberry-Cinnamon Campfire Bread

    4 reviews

    A neighboring camper made a bread so tempting, I had to ask for the details. Here’s my version, best enjoyed...