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

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    Peanut-Cilantro Ground Chicken and Waffles

    Since sloppy joes, Thai food, and chicken and waffles are all family favorites at my house, I decided to mix...


    Mac & Cheese Pork Sliders

    I love pork sliders! This sweet and savory recipe was created out of leftover ingredients I had in my fridge....


    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...

    Air-Fryer Salmon with Maple-Dijon Glaze

    Being landlocked in the Midwest, my kids always thought they disliked fish. This air-fryer salmon dish definitely changed their minds!...


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    Air-Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

    I can never get enough of these air-fryer sweet potato fries! Even though my grocery store sells them in the...

    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...


    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....


    Pressure-Cooker Tequila Salsa Chicken

    I had this dish at a local Mexican restaurant when celebrating a friend's birthday. I fell in love with the...

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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...


    London Fog Ice Cream

    I took one of my favorite coffee shop beverages and turned it into this elegant London fog ice cream. For...


    Coconut-Lemon Ice Cream Cake

    This lemon ice cream cake is a cool treat my family loves anytime, but we find it especially refreshing on...


    Kulfi

    I grew up near Little India in California, and I loved the desserts from Indian sweets shops. One of them...


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    Pressure Cooker Creamy Pesto Chicken Stew

    I am a fan of thick stews and soups, so this dish is perfect! It's similar to a creamy broccoli...

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    Shrimp and Tomato Migas

    This Migas recipe is a cast-iron beauty. My friends and family know I love shrimp, especially when it’s mixed with...


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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...


    Air-Fryer Garlic-Butter Steak

    This quick and easy air-fryer steak recipe is restaurant quality. It's about to become a staple at your house! —Lily...


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    Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies

    These chocolate peanut butter no-bake cookies bring back fond memories of my mom. They were her favorite, and she always...


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    Best Vanilla Buttercream

    Why is this recipe crowned the best vanilla buttercream frosting? With its powerfully decadent vanilla bean flavor and delightfully creamy...


    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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    Sheet-Pan Honey Mustard Chicken

    This sheet-pan chicken is an easy gluten-free, low-carb meal ideal for busy weekdays. The chicken is tender, juicy and so...


    Peanut Butter Cookie In A Mug

    This peanut butter cookie in a mug is perfect for when you have a sweet tooth but don't want to...


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    Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches

    On a busy morning, these freezer breakfast sandwiches save the day. A hearty combo of eggs, Canadian bacon and cheese...

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    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 recipe came from my husband’s aunt, who was born in the early 1900s. It's a delightful drink for hot...


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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,...


    Air-Fryer Toad-in-the-Hole

    This is a British comfort food that consists of sausages baked in Yorkshire pudding. I prepare mine in the air...


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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....