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Best Summer Recipes

We've rounded up the Best Summer Recipes that keep meals fresh, light, and full of seasonal flavor. Our Creamy Cucumber Radish Salad, Seared Ahi Tuna Salad, and Amish Broccoli Salad are dishes we make all season long for cookouts, picnics, and easy weeknight dinners.

Refreshing Summer Salads

Cool off with our selection of refreshing summer salads. From Watermelon Feta Salad to Strawberry Spinach Salad, these recipes are light, healthy, and bursting with flavor.

  • burrata caprese prepared featured image
    Burrata Caprese with Heirloom Tomatoes
  • Spicy Cucumber Salad ready to eat with garnish.
    Spicy Asian Cucumber Salad Recipe
  • Creamy Cucumber Radish Feature Image
    Creamy Cucumber Radish Salad Recipe
  • ahi tuna salad feature image close up
    Seared Ahi Tuna Salad
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Grilled Summer Favorites

Fire up the grill with our collection of summer grilling recipes. Enjoy Grilled Chicken Skewers, BBQ Ribs, and more. These dishes are perfect for backyard barbecues and family gatherings.

  • easy grilled summer squash asparagus and potatoes feature image. bbq side dish on stainless steel grill pan seasoned.
    Grilled Summer Squash, Asparagus, and Potatoes
  • Korean bbq salmon feature image with garnish on top over rice with a side of green beans.
    Korean BBQ Salmon Skewers
  • Lamb kabobs on metal skewers with a side of grilled zucchini and squash.
    Juicy Lamb Kabob Recipe
  • Southwest chicken bowl with pineapple habanero salsa - outside pic while holding in hand. Feature image.
    Southwest Chicken Bowl with Pineapple Habanero Salsa
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Best Summer Sides

Complete your summer meals with our delicious and refreshing side dishes. From tasty grilled veggies to potato dishes, these summer sides are perfect for any cookout or picnic.

  • The best baked beans recipe with ground beef feature image close up in serving spoon
    Southern Baked Beans with Ground Beef
  • How to make a classic southern potato salad feature image close up with green onion garnish
    How to Make a Classic Southern Potato Salad Recipe
  • Amish broccoli salad feature image close up with toppings
    Amish Broccoli Salad
  • asparagus orzo close up
    Asparagus Orzo with Peas
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Summer Seafood Dishes

Enjoy the best of the sea with our fresh and flavorful summer seafood dishes. From grilled fish to shrimp tacos, these recipes are perfect for light and delicious summer meals.

  • Peel and eat shrimp feature image in platter with cocktail sauce and lemon
    Boiled Shrimp Recipe with Beer and Old Bay
  • cast iron salmon blackened with habanero salsa in bowl with rice and asparagus
    Cast Iron Blackened Salmon Recipe
  • Fried lobster feature image on platter with hush puppies lemon and butter.
    Fried Lobster
  • Panko crusted scallops in baking dish with butter and topped with parsley
    Easy Baked Scallops with Panko Breadcrumbs
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Best Summer Dessert Recipes

Indulge in sweet and refreshing summer desserts. From Lemon Bars to Berry Parfait, these treats are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.

  • Blueberry turnovers with puff pastry feature image close up with blueberry syrup oozing out
    Blueberry Turnovers with Puff Pastry
  • Southern Banana Pudding feature image close up
    Southern Banana Pudding Recipe
  • Lemon loaf sliced with lemon glaze running off the side.
    Lemon Loaf Recipe (Starbucks Copycat)
  • Delicious Lemon Ricotta Cake with Fresh Raspberries feature image
    Lemon Ricotta Cake Recipe (with Fresh Raspberries)
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4th of July Recipes

Celebrate Independence Day with our collection of festive and delicious 4th of July recipes.

  • Fresh fruit salad tossed in a glass bowl and ready to serve.
    Fresh Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing
  • Pulled pork bbq with juices in white bowl with a large silver fork and cloth towel.
    Best Instant Pot Pulled Pork
  • Zesty Italian pasta salad with garnish tossed in decorative blue bowl.
    Zesty Italian Pasta Salad
  • coleslaw recipe for pulled pork feature image coleslaw in blue serving bowl
    The BEST Coleslaw Recipe for Pulled Pork
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Enjoy the best of the season with our refreshing and delicious summer recipes. From light salads to grilled dishes, our summer collection will help you make the most of the warm weather.

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  • Summer berry salad with candied pecans in a wooden serving bowl.
    Berry Spinach Salad with Candied Pecans
  • The BEST mandarin orange salad recipe {with Beets} feature image. Close up of tossed salad with fork
    The BEST Mandarin Orange Salad Recipe with Beets
  • A melon banana smoothie sitting on the deck outside with garnish.
    Melon Banana Smoothie Recipe
  • Elote corn dip in molcajete bowl with garnish and chips.
    Creamy Elote Corn Dip (Mexican Street Corn Salad)
  • Copycat Chipotle corn salsa with toppings in a decorative bowl.
    Easy Copycat Chipotle Corn Salsa
  • Cowboy redneck hillbilly caviar with lime and cilantro in a serving bowl.
    The BEST Redneck (aka Cowboy, Hillbilly) Caviar Dip Recipe
  • Greek orzo salad with dolmades in a black bowl with lemon garnish.
    Greek Orzo Salad with Feta and Dolmades
  • Elote pasta salad in a wooden bowl with a serving spoon and lime cilantro garnish.
    Elote Pasta Salad (Mexican Street Corn)
  • Bruschetta chicken in a skillet with fresh basil leaves near a garlic bulb and small bowl of topping.
    Easy Bruschetta Chicken Recipe
  • Hearty corn and potato chowder with bacon and chives in a bowl.
    Creamy Corn Chowder with Bacon
  • southern cucumber and onion salad feature image close up photo seasoned
    Old Fashioned Cucumbers and Onions in Vinegar
  • Baked shrimp scampi in a casserole dish with curly parsley on top.
    Easy Shrimp Scampi Bake with Garlic Butter
  • Seared ahi tuna poke bowl with spicy sauce and garnishes in a white bowl.
    Seared Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl
  • Quinoa cucumber salad with chickpeas, feta, and herbs in a decorative wooden bowl.
    Quinoa Cucumber Salad with Chickpeas, Feta, and Herbs
  • Mini caprese skewers with salami roses lined up on a platter.
    Mini Caprese Skewers with Salami Roses
  • Waldorf salad in a bowl topped with walnut pieces.
    Classic Waldorf Salad (Apples, Pineapple & Walnuts)
  • Mediterranean Cucumber and Tomato Salad in a white bowl with fork and blue linen in background.
    Mediterranean Cucumber and Tomato Salad with Feta
  • A large bowl of shrimp ceviche with cooked shrimp.
    Shrimp Ceviche with Cooked Shrimp (Easy Recipe)
  • easy old fashioned salmon patties classic skillet recipe with canned salmon feature image close up of patties on bed of arugula
    Old Fashioned Salmon Patties Recipe (Canned Salmon)
  • A swim butter biscuit held over the baking dish with a spatula.
    Butter Swim Biscuits with Brown Butter and Cherries
  • An Italian white bean salad in a wooden salad bowl with garnish.
    Italian White Bean Salad with Parmesan Vinaigrette
  • Panzanella salad on a white platter topped with burrata cheese, basil, and seasoning.
    Burrata Panzanella Platter with Heirloom Tomatoes
  • Crunchy cucumber salad with garnish in a white bowl.
    Crunchy Cucumber Salad with Peanut Dressing
  • Kiwi salad with blackberries and pecans tossed in dressing.
    Kiwi Salad with Blackberries and Pecans
  • Guacamole
    Restaurant Style Guacamole Recipe with (or without) Cilantro
  • Mediterranean salad with chickpeas in a black bowl with dill and feta.
    Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Feta
  • Fried zucchini with toasted panko in cast iron skillet.
    Crispy Pan-Fried Zucchini with Panko
  • Halloumi cheese salad in a bowl with bright fresh colors.
    Halloumi Cheese Salad
  • chef salad in white salad bowl
    Cobb Salad Recipe for Meal Prep
  • Pineapple Habanero Salsa close up feature image
    Pineapple Habanero Salsa Recipe
  • Instant Pot BBQ chicken feature image close up of shredded bbq chicken in bowl
    Instant Pot BBQ Chicken
  • grapefruit brulee with blackberry garnish and mint
    Brรปlรฉed Grapefruit
  • Best southern deviled eggs recipe with crispy bacon feature elegant close up on wooden board with all the toppings
    Southern Deviled Eggs Recipe
  • Prosciutto wrapped cantalope feature image
    Prosciutto Wrapped Cantaloupe
  • Quick & Easy Mandarin Orange Spinach Salad Recipe feature image close up with fork
    Easy Mandarin Orange Spinach Salad Recipe
  • apple cranberry walnut salad feature image close up tossed in bowl with fork
    Apple Cranberry Walnut Salad
  • easy southern peach cobbler with cake mix best dump cake recipe feature 1 close up with vanilla ice cream and sprinkle of cinnamon sugar
    Easy Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix
  • easy lemon garlic baked halibut recipe feature image close up cooked with crispy topping on a bed of lemon
    Easy Lemon Garlic Baked Halibut Recipe
  • boiled crawfish feature image close up in foil container
    Stovetop Crawfish Boil
  • A feature image of the scallop recipe with the linguine being twirled around a fork.
    Easy Bay Scallop Pasta Recipe (Lemon & Garlic Sauce)
  • Simple Italian Salad Recipe spring mix with fresh vegetables process shot 2 adding veggies.
    Simple Italian Salad Recipe
  • Melon salad with burrata pistachio and mint feature image close up dressed with toppings
    Cantaloupe Melon Salad with Burrata Cheese

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Cinco de Mayo Recipes

  • easy crockpot birria tacos hero image close up of two tacos with toppings.
    Easy Crockpot Birria Tacos
  • Elote corn dip in molcajete bowl with garnish and chips.
    Creamy Elote Corn Dip (Mexican Street Corn Salad)
  • Guacamole
    Restaurant Style Guacamole Recipe with (or without) Cilantro
  • Creamy queso blanco dip in a bowl with paprika, green onion, and jalapeno garnish.
    Creamy Queso Blanco Dip
  • Air fryer flautas with refried beans and guacamole stacked with all of the toppings.
    Crispy Air Fryer Flautas
  • Close up of chipotle pinto beans in a bowl with cilantro
    Easy Chipotle Pinto Beans Recipe in the Instant Pot
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Popular Recipes

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    Easy Bay Scallop Pasta Recipe (Lemon & Garlic Sauce)
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    Creamy Beef Stroganoff Without Mushrooms (Skillet Recipe)
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    Grouper Cheeks Recipe (Fried to Perfection)!
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    Quick & Easy Southern Bacon and Green Beans
  • Sartin's signature deep fried bbq blue crabs copycat recipe feature image close up of fried crabs on platter on back deck next to a glass of white wine
    Sartinโ€™s Signature Deep Fried BBQ Blue Crabs: Copycat Recipe

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