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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    Rose Wine Cocktail

    This is an easy way to dress up wine for a party. Other fruit, like watermelon balls or sliced peaches, can be used in place of the strawberry slices. —Laura Wilhelm, West Hollywood, California

    Rose and Raspberry Fool

    I came up with this recipe when I was going through a floral phase, putting rose or lavender in everything....


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    Slow-Cooker Monkey Bread

    I often take this slow-cooker monkey bread to church potlucks—children and adults alike love it! The rum extract is optional....


    Earl Grey Panna Cotta

    This Earl Grey panna cotta is a simple dessert that others will think is fancy. You can also substitute green...


    Caprese Macaroni Salad

    When fresh tomatoes and basil are abundant in the summer, I like to make this wonderful Caprese macaroni salad. —Debbie...

    Polynesian-Inspired Macaroni Salad

    I have always loved Spam, so I decided to combine it with pineapple to make this Polynesian-inspired macaroni salad recipe....


    Shrimp and Crab Macaroni Salad

    This salad is a summertime staple in our house. If you want to splurge, go ahead and use real crab....

    Cubano Macaroni Salad

    One of my favorite sandwiches is a hot Cubano, piled high with juicy pork, layers of ham and melty Swiss...


    Grecian-Inspired Macaroni Salad

    I love all Grecian flavors and tried adding them to a macaroni salad. Toss in whatever olives you can find;...


    Middle Eastern-Inspired Macaroni Salad

    This creamy, tangy macaroni salad is inspired by the many wonderful flavors of the Middle East. The za'atar seasoning gives...


    Chicken Taco Macaroni Salad

    I like to give macaroni salad a taco twist. Rotisserie chicken makes it quick. I'll often serve this dish as...

    Scandinavian-Inspired Macaroni Salad

    Give a humdrum side salad a Scandinavian touch by adding some freshly chopped dill and tiny shrimp. —Kallee Krong-McCreery, Escondido,...


    Chicken Caesar Macaroni Salad

    Give me a Caesar salad anytime, no matter what form it's in. I like to add some chicken and artichokes...


    Barbecue Macaroni Salad

    My family loves a touch of tang, so I created this barbecue macaroni salad. Not too much—just a hint of...


    Everything Breakfast Sliders

    These breakfast sliders combine all your favorite morning foods—like eggs, bacon and bagels—into one tasty package. —Rashanda Cobbins, Milwaukee, Wisconsin


    Pineapple RumChata Shortcakes

    This deliciously different dessert is made in the slow cooker instead of in the oven. When done, add final touches...

    Pressure-Cooker Smoked Salmon Pasta

    I love making one-pot pastas in my pressure cooker. Every noodle soaks up the flavors of the delicious ingredients. I...


    Grandma’s Baked Ham Salad Sandwiches

    This is another tried-and-true recipe I found in my grandma's recipe box. I love seeing her handwriting on faded notecards....


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    Strawberry Pretzel Dessert Jars

    Need to bring a dish to pass this weekend? These make-ahead dessert jars will disappear quickly at any potluck. —Aldene...


    Summer Strawberry Shortcake Soup

    When folks are longing for something sweet and refreshing, this soup is sure to hit the spot. To serve it...


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    Cookie Butter Pie

    I tasted Biscoff cookie spread at a grocery store one day, and it was so delicious that I decided to...


    Berry Curd

    I've always loved strawberries. Each time they're in season, I think of new and interesting ways to use them. I...


    Bread Pudding Pie

    This unique dessert is a bread pudding-pie combo. It was created by my paternal grandmother's family. They had a farm...


    Apricot Ice Cream Soda

    This ginger ale float recipe came from my husband’s aunt, who was born in the early 1900s. It's a delightful...


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    Apricot Mud Hen Cake Bars

    These mud hen bars have been in my family for generations. My maternal grandmother gave this recipe to my mother,...

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    Cast-Iron Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

    I love this cast-iron banana bread because it cooks evenly every time. The end result is so moist and delicious!...


    Pepperoni Focaccia Bread

    This focaccia bread recipe is perfect to serve with a pasta dinner, either as an appetizer or sliced for sandwiches....


    Giant Buckeye Cookie

    I’m from Ohio, and we love our buckeye candy! Buckeyes are a delicious combination of peanut butter and chocolate, which...


    Strawberry Cupcakes with Whipped Cream Frosting

    Fresh strawberries are full of water, so they have a tendency to weigh down cake batters and make soggy cakes....


    Strawberry Lemon Cupcakes

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    My granddaughter Sydney has acquired a love of baking. While I was visiting her in Tampa, we made these light,...


    Lemon Blackberry Tortilla French Toast

    This twist on crepes is tart-sweet with a creamy lemon filling and juicy blackberries. Think of this as a cross...