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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    Smoky Tempeh Bacon

    This meatless tempeh bacon recipe gets its smoky flavor from liquid smoke and smoked paprika. Eat it alone or use it on a sandwich or salad. —Rashanda Cobbins, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

    Instant Pot Potato Salad

    I rarely make potato salad because it can be somewhat time-consuming. However, now that I know I can quickly cook...


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    Berry Smoothie Bowl

    I've always loved smoothies but sometimes I want to linger over breakfast instead of sipping it on the go. That's...


    Peanut Butter and Jelly Doughnuts

    A classic jelly doughnut gets a fun twist with peanut butter glaze. No one will be able to resist these...


    Russian Potato Salad

    This Russian potato salad recipe comes from my grandmother, who had written it down in Russian before she translated it...

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    Air-Fryer Roasted Green Beans

    Our family loves roasted green beans, but they can take a long time in the oven. I tried these air-fryer...


    Vegan Macaroni Salad

    All the classic flavors come through in this vegan macaroni salad, from the pickle relish to the ground mustard. The...

    Asian-Style Green Beans

    These Asian-style green beans are a tasty addition to any meal. The flavors of sesame oil and soy sauce work...


    Balsamic Brussels Sprouts

    These balsamic Brussels sprouts couldn't be easier to make—and you need only a few ingredients! —Kallee Krong-McCreery, Escondido, California


    Cauliflower Alfredo

    My family loves this quick and healthy cauliflower Alfredo sauce on any kind of pasta. —Shelly Bevington, Hermiston, Oregon


    Pressure-Cooker Caponata

    This Italian eggplant dip preps quickly and actually gets better as it stands. Serve it warm or at room temperature....

    Easy Grilled Corn with Chipotle-Lime Butter

    Grilling corn in the husks is so easy. There's no need to remove the silk and tie the husk closed...


    Smoky Grilled Corn Salsa

    Our backyard grill is the perfect place to cook up the ingredients for homemade corn salsa. It’s yummy with tortilla...


    Grilled Veggie Pizza

    I came up with this recipe one summer as a way to use up vegetables from our garden. Grilling the...


    Hash Brown Supreme

    “This is a great way to use up leftover fresh vegetables. In addition to the potatoes, use whatever you have...


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    Vegetable Pad Thai

    Classic flavors of Thailand abound in this fragrant and flavorful dish featuring peanuts, tofu and noodles. New to tofu? It...

    Potluck Summer Squash and Zucchini Side Dish

    This colorful side dish is perfect for a potluck and a great way to use up your summer bounty of...


    Zucchini Fries for 2

    I often make these fries for my husband and myself, especially when our garden is full of zucchini. The cornmeal...


    Spicy Grilled Eggplant

    This side dish goes well with any meat you might also be grilling. Thanks to the Cajun seasoning, the zesty...


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    Creamy Strawberry Crepes

    Take summer-ripe strawberries plus a creamy filling and tuck them into these delicate strawberry crepes for an elegant brunch entree....


    Cucumbers with Dressing

    It wouldn't be summer if Mom didn't make lots of these creamy cucumbers. Just a few simple ingredients—mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar...


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    Marshmallow Fruit Dip

    You can whip up this sweet and creamy dip in just 10 minutes. I like to serve it in a...


    Campers’ Coleslaw

    Crispy and crunchy, this old family slaw recipe makes a refreshing side dish for picnics and parties. —Kimberly Wallace, Dennison,...


    Plum Orange Jam

    We put our homegrown plums to delicious use in this quick and easy jam. It's my favorite thing to serve...


    Broccoli Fritters

    These cute cakes offer a fun and kid-friendly way to use broccoli. They’re tasty as a side dish paired with...

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    Italian Mushrooms

    Only four ingredients create a rich and flavorful side dish that goes well with beef and mashed potatoes. —Kim Reichert,...


    Squash and Mushroom Medley

    Fresh summer veggies are the best! I like to cook them up with some butter, salt and pepper so the...


    Fabulous Green Beans

    My family loves this buttery sauce over green beans, whether they’re garden fresh or frozen. Another greeny option: Try sugar...


    Star-Spangled Parfaits

    The best time for this dessert is midsummer, when the blueberries are thick in our northern woods. Red raspberries can...


    Veggie Cheese Ravioli

    Have the best of both worlds with this easy weeknight dish from Gertrudis Miller of Evansville, Indiana. It tastes really...


    Zucchini Pasta

    The taste of this rich and creamy zucchini pasta will have people convinced it's not low-fat, but it is! Garlicky...