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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    Turkey Club Sandwich with Chipotle

    We’re crazy for turkey club sandwiches. A nearby roadside stand carries gorgeous tomatoes every summer. We load up, then stuff...


    Creamy Veggie Vermicelli

    When I first met my husband, he didn't like any green vegetables. Now, this is his favorite dish!


    Not Your Mama’s Seven-Layer Bars

    The addition of dulce de leche makes this a decadent new take on traditional seven-layer bars. You can cut this...


    Tropical Fruit Drink

    This yummy thirst-quencher with its smoothie-like texture stars strawberries, kiwifruit and mango. "Pour you kids tall glasses--it's a good way...


    Tandoori-Style Chicken with Cucumber Melon Relish

    We all need a quick meal that's deliciously healthy. I marinate the chicken before I leave for work, and when...


    Festive Fruit Salad

    This refreshing beautiful salad has become a favorite of everyone who's tried it. My bowl always comes home empty when...


    Strawberry/Rhubarb Crumb Pie

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    Everyone seems to have a rhubarb patch here in Maine. This pie won first prize at our church fair; I...


    Easy Tips for Effortless, Stylish, Guests-Don’t-Wanna-Leave Patio Entertaining

    Patio entertaining isn't just about the drinks and food. Our tips get your outdoor space ready for a crowd, minus...

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    Potluck-Ready Summer Slow Cooker Recipes

    Summertime means family reunions, graduation parties, poolside get-togethers and plenty of patriotic holidays. These slow-cooked recipes not only serve a...


    21 Recipes Inspired By Iconic Summer Movies

    From candy bars in the pool to watermelon carried to a party, good food and classic film scenes go hand-in-hand....


    60 Instagram-Worthy Summer Recipes

    Grab your phone and get ready to snap some seriously lovely photos of these showstopping summer recipes from fruit...


    7 Pudgy Pie Recipes

    Call them mountain pies, hobo pies, pudgy pies, or just darn good. These toasty camping classics are made with simple...


    Top 10 Campfire Recipes

    Cook like you never left the kitchen with these easy campfire recipes. Upgrade your campfire meals with roasty, toasty dinners,...


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    39 Recipes That’ll Take You on Vacation (in 30 Minutes or Less!)

    Feel like you're on holiday when you try these quick summer recipes. They're packed with the fruity, tropical flavors that...


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    66 Recipes to Make in Your 8×8 Pan This Summer

    Pull out your 8x8 pan this summer to make ice cream desserts, Tuscan dip, lights dinners and more!


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    25 Summer Copycat Recipes

    Skip waiting in long lines this summer—these copycat recipes mimic your favorite seasonal eats.


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    Grandma’s Favorite Summertime Desserts

    Cool, creamy and oh so dreamy! Grandma knew how to use summer's freshest flavors in these irresistible dessert recipes.

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    50 Vintage Summer Cakes You Need to Try

    These cakes are bursting with old-fashioned charm, but before you get started make sure you have the right cake...


    Is a Hot Dog a Sandwich? Let’s Settle It!

    The good folks at Merriam-Webster say that the all-American hot dog is a sandwich—but they're just about the only ones.


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    80 Slow Cooker Recipes to Make This Summer

    There's no need to heat up the house when you can plug in your slow cooker. These summer slow...