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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    Strawberry Riesling Wine Spritzer

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


    Huckleberry Bear Claws

    Beware: Bear claws may lead to bear hugs! My family can't get enough of these quick, easy pastries made from...


    Shrimp Puff Pastry Triangles

    Shrimp de Jonghe was invented in Chicago. It is usually baked and served in a casserole dish, but my version...


    Sweet and Savory Deviled Eggs

    My Grandma Phyllis' sweet and savory deviled eggs are unrivaled by any of the ones I've tried. The sweetness of...

    Celery Gratin

    This celery gratin was a dish our family came to love. My grandmother knew how to create a dish out...


    Rose Wine Cocktail

    This is an easy way to dress up wine for a party. Other fruit, like watermelon balls or sliced peaches,...

    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....


    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...

    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...

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    Strawberry Crunch Ice Cream Cake

    While growing up, I loved treats from the ice cream truck that rolled through my neighborhood. This ice cream cake...


    Caribbean Island Coleslaw

    After trying a similar version of this coleslaw while visiting the island of St. Kitts, I returned home and wanted...


    Roasted Strawberry Sheet Cake

    My Grandma Gigi loved summer berry cakes. Almost any time I’d call her during the warmer months, she’d invite me...


    Cajun Grilled Shrimp

    The kicked-up marinade on these shrimp makes this a flavor-packed dish. Serve over rice, and make sure to squeeze those...


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    Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake

    When my grandma served this shortcake, she usually topped it with homemade vanilla ice cream. —Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas


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    Bake-Sale Lemon Bars

    The recipe for these tangy lemon bars comes from my cousin, who is famous for cooking up farm feasts. —Mildred...