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 Pretzel Pie

    This cool no-bake strawberry pie is the perfect cure for your sweet tooth, especially in summer. Made with pantry staples, it is as easy as pie to make and has become one of my most requested warm-weather treats. —Shauna Havey, Roy, Utah

    Easy Seafood Salad

    This super simple, deceptively delicious recipe was inspired by a seafood salad I had in the Bahamas that featured conch....


    Fizzy Peach Shake

    This recipe came about when I was a child living in peach country in eastern Washington. There were fresh peaches...


    Russian Potato Salad

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


    Giant Buckeye Cookie

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

    Chicken Parmesan Burgers

    A restaurant-quality burger that's topped with marinara and loaded with cheese—what's not to love? Fresh basil adds even more flavor....


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    Four Berry Margaritas

    I love to whip up a few batches of homemade margarita mix to give to all of my cocktail-loving friends....

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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...


    Chipotle Sweet Potato Salad

    I love the velvety taste and texture of sweet potatoes. A friend served sweet potatoes cooked with peppers, and they...


    Caribbean Island Coleslaw

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


    Peach Mango Caprese Salad

    Summer in the Midwest offers a bounty of fresh produce. I wanted to come up with a new recipe for...

    Peach Cobbler Cookies

    My sister brought me fresh peaches one year, and we decided to make these fruity cookies. They also make fantastic...


    Summertime Watermelon Punch for a Crowd

    I attended a patio party years ago where the hostess had a clever watermelon “bowl” with a scalloped edge and...


    Red, White and Blue Summer Salad

    In this dish, I combine traditional Caprese salad flavors with summer peaches and blueberries. I also add prosciutto for saltiness,...


    Basil Salt

    This basil-infused salt adds a touch of herbal brightness to everything from corn on the cob to sliced tomatoes to...


    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...

    Blackberry Daiquiri Sherbet

    When I decided to try making sherbet, which is one of my favorites, blackberries were in season in my mom's...


    No-Bake Mango Strawberry Cheesecake

    Cheesecake is my mom's favorite dessert. I made this especially for her on Mother's Day to thank her for being...


    Coconut Milk Strawberry-Banana Pops

    These four-ingredient freezer pops are a delicious way to use up a pint of fresh strawberries. You'll love the hint...


    Bacon Cheeseburgers with Fry Sauce

    In Utah, fry sauce is a beloved condiment. We use it not just as a dip for fries, but also...


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    Gam’s Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

    My grandmother's homemade ice cream is good on its own, but it's also fantastic as a base for fun flavors...


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    All-American Pie

    With apples, cherries and blueberries, this patriotic slab pie even tastes American. If the day doesn't call for stars and...


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    Heavenly Blueberry Tart vsa1

    Mmm—this tart is bursting with the fresh flavor of blueberries! Not only do I bake berries with the crust, but...


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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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    Marshmallow Fruit Dip

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

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    Three-Bean Baked Beans

    I got this recipe from my aunt and made a couple of changes to suit our tastes. With ground beef...


    Halibut Soft Tacos

    I sometimes serve these halibut tacos wrapped in lettuce instead of tortillas. Either way, the mango salsa tastes amazing with...


    Grilled Waffle Treats

    I made these super sandwiches for family and friends for the first time on a Fourth of July. Everyone loved...


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    Margarita Chicken

    Marinated in flavors of garlic and lime, this tangy margarita chicken is ready to go whenever the coals are hot!...


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    Simple Marinated Grilled Pork Chops

    This pork chop marinade is so simple that I use it on all kinds of meat. For a more robust...


    Streusel Peach Pie

    I love making this pie as a great way to enjoy summer's fresh peaches…with cream, of course! —Marie Rizzio, Interlochen,...