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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    Grilled Watermelon Gazpacho

    2 reviews

    This is the perfect starter for a summer dinner or a lunch. It's cool and tangy with a whole lot...


    Garlic & Herb Artichoke Salmon

    1 review

    If you’re new to cooking fish (or even if you’re a pro), this no-fail salmon recipe is one you have...


    Pistachio Salmon

    3 reviews

    This simple salmon gets its crunch from a coating of crushed pistachios, panko bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Add steamed...


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    Sherbet-Filled Angel Food Cake

    Here’s a cool way to treat angel food cake: Fill it with sherbet or ice cream. We finish this cake...


    Pina Colada Carrot Salad

    4 reviews

    This sweet carrot salad, with pina colada yogurt, macadamia nuts and green grapes, has a tropical theme. Just mix and...


    Grilled Fruit Phyllo Tart

    This tart was a hit at my friend's baby shower. It reminds me of a fruit salad that my mother...


    Frozen Watermelon Lemon Cream Tarts

    2 reviews

    These fruit tarts are so refreshing on a hot summer day! They are extremely healthy and convenient, and just a...


    Bacon Chicken Chopped Salad

    4 reviews

    Here's one of many reasons we love tomato season. Chopped salads are so simple and such a fantastic way to...

    Tomato-Herb Grilled Tilapia

    2 reviews

    This super tilapia with ginger and lemon takes dinner over the top with minimal prep. Grilling the fish in foil...


    Charlotte’s Green Tomato Pie

    Green tomato pie makes an awesome conversation piece. I took it to a potluck and it was a delight to...


    Frozen Pineapple-Kiwi Pops

    1 review

    Kiwi, pineapple, sugar and water are all you need to make these easy, breezy freezer pops.—Colleen Ludovice, Milwaukee, Wisconsin


    Slow-Cooked Lemony Spring Veggies

    These spuds do a slow simmer with carrots and onion for a comfort side that bucks up any entree. Finish...


    Oven-Dried Tomatoes

    2 reviews

    We owned an organic greenhouse and business where we taught classes. I had 100 tomato varieties to work with, so...


    Basil & Heirloom Tomato Toss

    1 review

    I came up with this garden-fresh salad to showcase the heirloom tomatoes and peppers we raised for our stall at...


    Pickled Peaches

    1 review

    Fresh peach quarters soaked in vinegar, sugar and warm spices are a classic southern treat. Serve with ice cream, pound...


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    Jalapeno Cornbread Filled with Blueberry Quick Jam

    4 reviews

    Fresh jalapenos and blueberry quick jam make the perfect blend of sweet and spicy in this special cornbread. Once you...


    Pressure-Cooker Sicilian Meat Sauce

    4 reviews

    People have told me this is better than the gravy their Sicilian grandmothers used to make. But don't tell the...

    Crab Pasta Salad

    9 reviews

    When it comes to cooking, I believe the simpler the better. A few years ago, a co-worker told me about...


    Mediterranean Romaine Salad

    This salad is my standard—I always make sure I have the ingredients on hand so I can whip up this...


    20 Recipes Inspired By Iconic Summer Movies

    From candy bars in the pool to watermelon carried to a party, good food and classic film scenes go hand-in-hand....


    Our Favorite Summer Fruit Recipes

    Juicy raspberries, chin-dripping peaches, refreshing watermelon-our favorite summer fruit recipes are bursting with sunny flavor from the season's best. Sweet...


    61 Ways to Eat the Rainbow

    You may have heard that it's smart to 'eat the rainbow.' Colorful foods tend to be packed with nutrients, and...


    7 Pudgy Pie Recipes

    Call them mountain pies, hobo pies, pudgy pies, or just darn good. These toasty camping classics are made with simple...

    Watermelon Carving Ideas

    Make the most of melon season by having a little fun with fruit! Try these watermelon carving ideas for your...


    Top 9 Campfire Recipes

    Cook like you never left the kitchen with these easy campfire recipes. Upgrade your campfire meals with roasty, toasty dinners,...


    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.


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    39 Recipes That’ll Take You on Vacation (in 30 Minutes or Less!)

    Feel like you're on holiday when you try these quick summer recipes. They're packed with the fruity, tropical flavors that...


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    23 Summer Copycat Recipes

    Skip waiting in long lines this summer—these copycat recipes mimic your favorite seasonal eats.


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    77 Slow Cooker Recipes to Make This Summer

    There's no need to heat up the house when you can plug in your slow cooker. These summer slow...