Trisha Yearwood's Favorite Summer Recipes

BBQ pork ribs

Treat your guests to Trisha's superb ribs. Let the marinade cool before pouring it in, otherwise the ribs will partially cook and become tough.

Recipe: BBQ pork ribs with spicy sauce

Baked chicken in breading

Did you know that buttermilk contains less fat than regular milk? Trisha soaks her chicken in it to preserve its juiciness, then coats the meat with multigrain breadcrumbs.

Recipe: Crispy chicken strips in the oven

Fried zucchini

For the simplest dish, sprinkle fried zucchini with Parmesan cheese.

Recipe: Quick-fried zucchini

Chicken in barbecue sauce

Before tossing the chicken in a vinegar-based barbecue sauce, Trisha marinates the meat in salt water to preserve tenderness and juiciness.

Recipe: BBQ chicken

"Low Country Boyle"

This Louisiana-style seafood dish is perfect for a summer party. Trisha simmers shrimp with sausage, corn, potatoes, and onions—an easy treat for a crowd.

Recipe: Lowcountry Boyle's Peasant Assortment

Summer in a Glass

Prepare Trisha's fruity rum cocktail in a pitcher and garnish the glasses with pineapple and orange slices.

Recipe: Summer in a Glass Cocktail

Sweet potato salad

Try a new picnic salad twist. Trisha uses sweet potatoes, tossing them with a tangy dressing made with equal parts Greek yogurt and mayonnaise.

Recipe: Sweet potato salad