Summer Recipes

Summer is my favorite excuse to fire up the grill and keep things simple. From juicy burgers and fresh salads to BBQ favorites, garden-fresh cucumbers and tomatoes, and easy desserts, these recipes were made for sunny days and backyard gatherings.

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Smash Burger Recipe

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Tongs removing Boiled corn on the cob from a large stockpot with boiling water

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How to Boil Corn on the Cob

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Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad in white serving bowl

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Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad

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Cowboy caviar ingredients in a large bowl ready to serve with a spoon

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Cowboy Caviar Recipe (VIDEO)

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Homemade Cherry Pie

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Homemade Lemonade recipe over ice with lemon rounds and mason jars

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Homemade Lemonade Recipe

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microwave corn on the cob with husk removed

Sides

Microwave Corn on the Cob

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Tongs removing Boiled corn on the cob from a large stockpot with boiling water

Sides

How to Boil Corn on the Cob

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Fruit Salad dressed and served in a white bowl with a serving spoon

Salad

Easy Fruit Salad

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Two bowls of Roasted Tomato soup recipe with Grilled Cheese and a spoon

Soup

Roasted Tomato Soup Recipe

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Simple chia seed pudding recipe in mason jars with berries on top

Breakfast

Chia Seed Pudding – 3 Ingredients (with Video)

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Shrimp taco up close on platter drizzled with sauce

Videos

Shrimp Tacos (with Video)

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Caprese skewers recipe with tomatoes, basil, mozzarella pearls and balsamic glaze on a white plate

Appetizers

Caprese Skewers (with Video)

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Avocado Chicken Salad in a white bowl with hardboiled eggs and bacon bits on top

Salad

Avocado Chicken Salad (with Video)

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Taco Salad served with toppings in a white bowl

Salad

Easy Taco Salad (with VIDEO)

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German Potato Salad with bacon bits and parsley tossed in a dijon mustard and vinegar dressing

Sides

German Potato Salad Recipe (VIDEO)

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Chopped Greek Chicken Bowl ingredients in a white bowl with lemon wedges and pita bread

Chicken

Greek Chicken Bowls Recipe (VIDEO)

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Smashed Potato Salad in a white bowl with a serving spoon, sitting on a red checkered towel.

Salad

Smashed Potato Salad

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tomato goat cheese crostini on a white plate with cherry tomatoes and balsamic glaze on top

Appetizers

Tomato Goat Cheese Crostini

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beautiful no-bake Blueberry Cheesecake on a white plate with blueberry topping

Desserts

No-Bake Blueberry Cheesecake (VIDEO)

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strawberry salad with honey vinaigrette in a white bowl

Salad

Strawberry Salad with Honey Vinaigrette (VIDEO)

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Berry Cake with 1 slice cut out garnished with mixed berries

Desserts

Easy Berry Cake Recipe (VIDEO)

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Cut homemade hamburger buns with sesame seeds

Breads

Hamburger Buns Recipe (VIDEO)

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Lemon Blueberry Cake dusted with powdered sugar and slice cut out

Desserts

Lemon Blueberry Cake Recipe (VIDEO)

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Pizza dough baked with cheese and white sauce

Main Course

Overnight Pizza Dough Recipe (VIDEO)

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Strawberry Lemonade Recipe served in jar

Drinks

Homemade Strawberry Lemonade Recipe

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Guacamole served in a white bowl with a tortilla chip

Appetizers

Guacamole Recipe

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Grilled Cilantro Lime shrimp on a skillet with a wooden spoon

High Protein

Cilantro Lime Shrimp Recipe

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classic strawberry shortcake recipe using homemade biscuits, strawberries in sugar and whipped cream

Desserts

Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

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grilled chicken breasts in slices with lime slices

Main Course

Cilantro Lime Chicken Recipe

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blueberry Bread sliced

Breads

Easy Blueberry Bread Recipe (VIDEO)

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Wedge salad served on a plate with dressing and toppings

Salad

Classic Wedge Salad Recipe

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Cheesy spinach and artichoke dip scooped onto a chip with cheese pulls

Appetizers

Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe (VIDEO)

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tray of spicy appetizers with crispy bacon topping and stuffed peppers

Appetizers

Jalapeno Poppers

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Red Velvet Cake sliced with one piece being served

Desserts

Red Velvet Cake

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Blueberry scone drizzled with lemon glaze

Breakfast

Blueberry Scones Recipe

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Shrimp Boil Recipe on Sheet Pan with lemon wedges

High Protein

Easy Shrimp Boil Recipe

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Cowboy caviar ingredients in a large bowl ready to serve with a spoon

Appetizers

Cowboy Caviar Recipe (VIDEO)

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Juicy grilled pork tenderloin medallions

High Protein

Grilled Pork Tenderloin Recipe

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Homemade Lemonade recipe over ice with lemon rounds and mason jars

Drinks

Homemade Lemonade Recipe

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No bake mini cheesecakes with cherry topping on plate

Desserts

No-Bake Mini Cheesecakes Recipe (VIDEO)

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Hamburger with cheese served with fries

Beef

Perfect Burger Recipe

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strawberry cheesecake sliced on a plate with strawberry sauce topping

Desserts

Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe (VIDEO)

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Desserts

Homemade Cherry Pie

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A hand dipping a shredded beef sandwich into a ramekin of beef drippings.

Beef

Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Sandwiches

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Two baked BBQ chicken thighs on a white plate next to roasted potatoes and asparagus.

Chicken

Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs

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Easy Strawberry cake with a slice cut out surrounded by fresh strawberries

Cake

Strawberry Cake Recipe

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Baked potatoes on a blue plate, topped with sour cream, bacon, and chives.

Sides

Baked Potato Recipe

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Air Fryer Fries served with ketchup

Appetizers

Air Fryer French Fries

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Blistered shishito peppers on plate with small bowl of dipping sauce

Appetizers

Blistered Shishito Peppers with Best Dip (VIDEO)

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Overhead view of a French-style fruit tart

Desserts

Fruit Tart Recipe with the Best Cream (VIDEO)

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Panzanella Salad served in a white serving bowl garnished with basil

Salad

Panzanella Salad Recipe

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Slice of lattice top blueberry pie on plate

Desserts

Blueberry Pie Recipe (VIDEO)

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Chimichurri chicken in skillet

Main Course

Chimichurri Chicken Recipe

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