Make room on your summer bucket list for these all-star recipes, from sizzling barbecue and quick, easy summer dinners to dreamy desserts and summer potluck recipes.
"This was just fabulous! I love how easy it is to prepare! This will be a staple dessert in my house as long as I have fresh blueberries around."
-Ingy
"Spicy, zingy and bold, yet full of subtle nuance. Incredibly simple to make, and a little goes a long way. YUM! Lovely color as well."
-Llarion
Light and flavorful, this recipe is pure summer.
"This is delicious! It's moist and cake-y in the middle, and the crust is sweet and surprisingly crunchy. My zucchini-hating son loves it!"
-SaraFish
"A super easy recipe for homemade lemonade. It's the perfect blend of tartness and sweetness."
-Jonathan Melendez
"This recipe is awesome for summertime dinner parties. You can add cayenne if you like it more spicy."
-Shabby Sign Shoppe
"These killer ribs were easy to prepare and cook. I can't wait to have people over for a barbecue this summer. I will now be the rib king."
-jimmy stew
"This salad is just like my great-grandma used to make. I added chopped celery, which I sauteed with the onions. It's delicious and one of my favorites!"
-Luv2Garden
"I ate these like candy! I prefer them grilled in the foil, with some charring. I even enjoyed the leftovers cold."
-Ferretface
"Very moist and full of flavor! I used a tall boy Guinness, added rosemary, thyme and garlic into the can, and put lemon pepper on the chicken. Good stuff!"
-ElvisPresley99
"This is so wonderfully refreshing! And the best part: It's completely guilt-free. I used Splenda in place of the sugar, and it was just perfect."
-CoffeeB
"A very nice twist on a peach pie. Because my fresh peaches were so juicy, I added a teaspoon of cornstarch to the fruit mixture and sprinkled a little tapioca on the bottom of the pie crust before pouring in the filling. It looked beautiful, and my family thought it was great!"
-Lil Baker
"This was so simple and so yummy. I used boneless chicken tenders. I loved the hint of the cinnamon. This is a recipe that I will use again and again."
-Donna in Michigan
"Wow! I made this as an appetizer for our daughter-in-law’s birthday dinner. Everyone raved!"
-connieo1
"These are very quick to make and so tasty! The sugar wasn't overpowering, and the lime juice brought out the strawberry flavor perfectly."
-AZPARZYCH
"This cake is such a Summer-y wonder! It’s just like those strawberry shortcake ice cream bars turned into a whole cake!"
-Izy Hossack
"These were the easiest snow crabs to get out of the shell, and they weren't waterlogged like they tend to be after you boil them. They were cooked perfectly. We did add a few tablespoons of Old Bay to the water."
-Lori in NC
The deep-purple filling may be traditional, but this crust gets its intense violet hue from freeze-dried blueberries, which can be found online and in grocery stores.
"What a great salsa! I wish I had bought more peaches — this won't last long enough! "
-BrownAcres
"Now that was easy! We marinated the chicken for a day and were rewarded with some of the juiciest, most tender grilled chicken breasts we've ever had."
-Deb's Recipes
"I really enjoyed this sangria! Not too sweet and just fruity enough. I used a Merlot I really like and served mine over ice with lemon and lime slices, and just a splash of the ginger ale. Yummy!"
-Kim127
"We really enjoyed this creamy, dill-flavored salad! The cucumbers were crisp and tangy from the dressing. It's a tasty, refreshing dish that will be great at future barbecues!"
-Baby Kato
"Since moving to the west coast, we have missed the Italian Ice we had so often in Philadelphia; now we can have it all the time. This is so simple and so great."
-pattikay in L.A
"Easy, tasty and great when you need a chocolate fix in a hurry. I use an ice cream scoop to drop them on wax paper. Perfection!"
-Chef #1440805
"I served these to my friends as dessert when they came over for lunch and everyone loved them! I even got a text from one of them saying they couldn’t stop thinking about these bars. Definitely winners in my books! The lemon flavor is present but the acidity isn’t too strong thanks to the addition of the tea."
-Izy Hossack
"This salad has a perfect balance of cucumber, white onion, sugar and vinegar. The white vinegar is a must — it gives the salad that little bite that just begs you to sneak a few cucumbers right out of the bowl. This is such a great classic!"
-Andi of Longmeadow Farm
"I made this for a BBQ once, and now I get requests for it everywhere I go. It's everyone's favorite salad!"
-Chef #490454
"I made this with eggplants fresh from my garden and it came out fantastic! I followed the recipe exactly as written and it came out so light, fluffy and absolutely delicious."
-Chef #726534
"This method really brings out the sweetness of the corn. I've even made these in the toaster oven! They're much tastier than boiled."
-KlutzyGirl
"This is so refreshing and has just the right amount of sweetness. I love it — and since I have fresh mint growing, I'm sure I'll be making lots more!"
-anemoneofpeace
"This marinade is so simple, and I had all the ingredients on hand. The steaks turned out tender, juicy and delicious — the garlic was just right, and the marinade wasn't too overpowering."
-MichaelMo
"I have tried many different recipes, but this recipe yields the most INCREDIBLE results with minimal fuss. This jam is a beautiful jewel tone, with seeds evenly suspended throughout."
-BothFex
"If you enjoy a light, fluffy, creamy pie, this is the one for you! The crushed Butterfinger candy on top makes a beautiful decoration. It is a delightful combination!"
-Bev
"The name says it all. This really IS that good! The sauce is super simple, but don't let that fool you — it's got plenty to make your taste buds dance."
-Cook'n Johnny
"This recipe is so easy and fantastic. I make them for the office and people think they were purchased from a bakery."
-helwigkc
"This is excellent! I mixed it up in a flash from spices I already had in my pantry! I like the level of spiciness. It isn't too hot, but just right."
-*Pixie*
"This was wonderful! Pico de Gallo should be simple, and this was. It certainly didn't lack in flavor. I loved it and will definitely make this again!"
-RedVinoGirl
"We paired the pork with rice and steamed green beans. Yummy!"
-ErinInSD
"I tried this method on shrimp both with and without shells, and both turned out perfectly. Who would have thought that to boil shrimp, the water never actually needs to come to a boil? Genius!"
-Harleysdaughter
"'Awesome' is the only way to describe this! Everyone that tried this asked for the recipe. I also made one with Milky Ways and that was a hit too."
-boots
"This was an awesome fish taco recipe. The fish was tender and tasted fresh and flavorful."
-Chef of 5
"This was a fun Sunday night dinner. I topped the pie with crushed corn chips and grated cheese."
-Heydarl
"What a wonderfully refreshing soup! A delight to the eye and the palate."
-Glori-B
"Delicious! Even my picky son who doesn't like fruit salad had seconds. This will become my go-to recipe for fruit salad."
-Chef #1274599
"I love strawberry pie, and this is the first one I have ever made — and the best I have ever tasted! Crispy pie crust, tangy-sweet filling and topped with whipped cream — delicious!"
-mari79
"I don't eat squash often, but this recipe could change that. It brings out the flavor flawlessly. I had no idea that squash could be so good!"
-JeffreyBeans
"My family loves this coleslaw dressing. It is much cheaper and healthier than buying it from the store! I used fat-free mayo and it was delicious!"
-Cowenk
"I think this is my new favorite zucchini recipe! I make this at least once a week and can't stop eating it. I love when the Parmesan crust gets nice and crispy — and it's so little effort to get on the table."
-FlyingCook
"This marinade is awesome! Everyone that tries it asks for the recipe. I love that it's a thicker sauce, so I don't have to keep brushing it on. It goes with everything!"
-Chef #1283247
"The sour cream and Tabasco added so much to this. I will never buy guacamole again! This recipe was easy to make and downright delicious."
-FancyNancy
"OUTSTANDING! Who would have ever thought such a simple recipe could make such tasty ribs? These are a real winner. I can't wait to make them again!"
-Tsmith70
"This was the grand finale to our summer cookout. My guests couldn't stop raving about it. It was deliciously creamy and easy to make."
-Evie*
Brew a refreshing batch of this sweet iced tea to cool off on those hot summer days. Make it as strong and sweet as you like!
"For the first time in years it was completely quiet at the dinner table! Simple ingredients, quick prep and a real crowd pleaser."
-ShortOrderCook4MyKid
"This is one of my go-to easy and delicious summer salads. It's similar to a caprese salad, but it feels lower maintenance. It's a must-try!"
-Chef ChelseaBuns
"This easy salad was great for a quick summer meal! We all love it and always have enough leftovers for lunch."
-ellie_
"I added a pinch of instant coffee to enhance the flavor of the brownies. I also added 1/2 teaspoon each of vanilla and almond extract to the cream cheese mixture. These brownies came out rich and moist!"
-Tampa Chef85
"These peppers are excellent on hamburgers, steak sandwiches, subs and hot dogs. We planted even more peppers this year so we can have them all winter long."
-Chef #1354854
"I made these last night for a potluck and everyone loved them! I got so many compliments. Instead of using raw bacon, I used the ready-to-eat kind. I used the slow cooker and cooked them for three hours on high. PERFECT!"
-Andeey
"This was the best ice cream to come from our little ice cream maker yet! It was so creamy and a regal shade of purple. I left the berry bits in my batch, and I added a small splash of vanilla to the mix."
-jackieliz
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