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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Loaded Cowboy Queso

Loaded Cowboy Queso is the ultimate football dip! This easy appetizer loaded with cheese, beer, black beans, tomatoes and sausage is our family's favorite tailgating recipe. I often serve it with homemade tortilla chips sprinkled with taco seasoning. —Becky Hardin, St. Peters, Missouri

Chilean Beef and Olive Empanadas

My hometown of Lorain is known as the International City because people came here from all over the world to...


Din Tai Fung Chilled Cucumber Salad

My family and I are obsessed with Din Tai Fung, a famous Taiwanese restaurant in California, and its chilled cucumber...


Mango Bread

I live on Maui, and when it’s mango season, everyone shares their crop so all get to try different varieties....


Simits

These bread treats from my Turkish heritage are commonly eaten for breakfast. They are not boiled as regular bagels are...

Macau-Style Portuguese Chicken

Since moving to Toronto, I couldn’t find an authentic version of the dish I grew up with in my hometown...


Yuca Frita con Mojo

Who doesn’t love something fried? That’s how I first got turned on to yuca, and now I cook it regularly....

Sopa Ajoblanco

This white gazpacho was a staple when I was young; I remember slurping it directly from the bowl. It’s made...


Strawberry and Peach Lime Custard Bars

After I baked, my dad would always find his way to the kitchen and ask if he could try what...


Strawberry-Pineapple Coleslaw

Sweet fruit, a tangy coleslaw dressing and colorful crisp cabbage make a wonderful combination to share with others. I think...


Strawberry Riesling Wine Spritzer

Nothing says spring like strawberries and wine spritzers. The tarragon and black pepper in this refreshing cocktail complement the strawberry...

Air-Fryer Thai Pork Satay

I like to keep things simple but interesting and delicious. This pork satay fits that bill nicely. You marinate it...


Lazy Cake

This lazy cake will fix that sweet tooth craving. The no-bake treat is made with cookie pieces stirred with hazelnut...


Cuts-Like-Butter BBQ Brisket

With just a few ingredients and steps, this recipe is nearly impossible to mess up. The thin, fall-apart-tender slices are...


Slow-Cooker Hard-Boiled Eggs

These slow-cooker hard-boiled eggs are my go-to for a group. They're a lifesaver and perfect for the holidays! I love...


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Layered Lemon Pie

This is a great ending for almost any meal. Kids and adults all enjoy it, and the creamy lemon filling...

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Lemon Pudding Dessert

After a big meal, folks really go for this light lemon treat. The shortbread crust is the perfect base for...


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Classic Lemon Meringue Pie

This is the one and only lemon meringue pie recipe you'll ever need. The flaky and tender from-scratch crust is...


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Heavenly Filled Strawberries

These luscious cheesecake-stuffed strawberries are the perfect bite-sized dessert. —Stephen Munro, Beaver Bank, Nova Scotia