Summer Recipes

Grill chicken thighs and romaine lettuce for a quick and easy salad in a tart Dijon mustard vinaigrette. Some of the same vinaigrette is used to marinate the chicken.

Rub chicken breasts with chili powder paste and grill them with corn tortillas for simple and delicious tacos that are easy to make midweek. Serve the finished...

The main goal of this recipe is to use up the shrimp cocktail sauce that's sometimes left over from parties. It makes a great base for chicken barbecue sauce! Grill the chicken...

Make a classic cheeseburger with a juicy beef patty, vegetables, and a slice of American or Cheddar cheese for an authentic flavor. This recipe features grilled patties and buns, which adds...

This is a fun new way to make cheeseburgers for a party. It has cheese, bread, tomato, pickle, crunchy lettuce, a juicy beef patty – everything we love about a good...

Blend roasted poblano peppers, fresh cucumber, and mint for a delicious gazpacho soup. This version of the cold soup uses only green vegetables. Poblano peppers...

Fried ham in a crispy batter is served with a green egg sauce topped with capers, pickles, and fresh herbs. This recipe transforms a standard ham and egg dish into a wild appetizer,...

Granita is a light, refreshing Italian dessert that's easy to make at home with a minimum of ingredients. Green apple, mint, and lime add a vibrant flavor to the granita—just the thing on a hot day.

This refreshing yogurt dressing is low in calories (only 60 kcal per serving) and fat (5 g per serving). This is thanks to Greek yogurt (2% fat) and the absence of mayonnaise. However,...

Give Mexican nachos a Greek twist: replace the corn chips with pita chips and top with hummus and a Greek salad—cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, red onion, and feta.

We don't usually recommend meat and potatoes for dessert, but in this case, it's the perfect treat for dad on Father's Day or February 23rd. The deconstructed ice cream cake is served as deliciously fried...

Pastry chef Eliza Strauss, owner of New York City-based Confetti Cupcakes, spends her time creating realistic-looking confections in the shape of various objects, including edible Chinese...

This giant taco is actually an ice cream cake! We baked two large cornflake cookies and filled them with chocolate ice cream and chocolate chips to resemble ground beef,...

This recipe transforms Starbucks' popular seasonal coffee into a stunning dessert. This coffee-and-spiced pumpkin pie milkshake is perfect for early fall, when the weather is still...

When it comes to casseroles, zucchini is often overlooked in favor of cauliflower or broccoli. However, with the addition of cheese and a crunchy cracker topping, it becomes...

This super-simple peanut butter, chocolate, and cookie dessert is a great way to please the sweet tooth in your family! Peanut butter bars require no baking and are easy to store in...

Zucchini has a neutral flavor, making it a perfect pairing with bold sauces. Make this delicious summer appetizer by grilling the vegetables and tossing them with a sauce made with tart chow mein relish...

These cookies, bursting with carrot cake flavor, require no baking, are gluten-free, and can be made vegan. Making this cookie dessert allows you to easily control...

The crunchy Rocky Road dessert is a delightful combination of nuts, marshmallows, and chocolate. This recipe features no-bake bars. The delicious mixture simply hardens in...

The wonderful aromas of summer and strawberry shortcake are captured in this popular rice cereal bar. In this recipe, we've reduced the amount of marshmallows (and thus sugar) and added a little...

These fun chocolate chip cookies with an equally fun name are perfect for summer, as you don't have to turn on the oven in hot weather to make them. They're filled with oatmeal...

If you're planning a US flag theme for your party, these tartlets are the easiest and most delicious option. Fill them with frosting, arrange them in a rectangle on a serving tray, and decorate them with a matching pattern of red...

This delicious fruit dessert in the colors of the national flag makes a great light end to a holiday dinner or a pleasant snack on a hot day. Simply mix the berries in individual bowls and...

Sweet watermelon, refreshing mint, and spicy jalapeño—seemingly incompatible ingredients combine to create a luscious summer salsa that can be served as an appetizer with tortilla chips. For...

This recipe is a fresh take on potato salad. A vinaigrette with Dijon mustard makes it lighter, pleasantly tart, and refreshing. This vibrant salad is made with a blend of purple,...

Chip dip is a versatile appetizer that's always a hit with everyone. Whether you're making it for a family movie night or a fun house party, the more dips, the...

Apples are a rather unexpected ingredient in salsa verde, a green salsa made with tomatillos and chili peppers. The fruit is baked alongside the vegetables, enhancing the sweetness of the baked tomatillos. This sauce is made with...

This aromatic Mexican salsa perfectly combines the smoky flavor of unpeeled roasted tomatoes with the mild heat of serrano peppers and the refreshing aroma of cilantro. Whether you're using a blender or...

If you're cooking beer can chicken on a charcoal grill, the only spices you'll need are salt and pepper—the smoke and beer flavors themselves act as a seasoning. Don't forget to place a drip tray underneath...

Beer can chicken is a popular grilling method, but not everyone has a grill, and it's not always available in all weather conditions. The solution: simple beer can chicken in the oven! It turns out...

Prickly pear pads, or nopales as they're known in Mexico, have been eaten for centuries. Research shows they help regulate blood sugar levels. And...

Ree Drummond's sweet and savory pork ribs are prepared with a generous helping of brown sugar, which coats them in a beautiful caramel glaze. The ribs are oven-baked and served with...

These grilled pork ribs captivate with their multilayered flavor. They're first marinated in a brine of orange, brown sugar, ginger, and anise, then rubbed with a mixture of cayenne and black...

Cornichons are baked in a single baking sheet with a vegetable mixture of potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and carrots. Due to their small size, they will cook at the same time as the vegetables. The dish looks...

This meatloaf is loaded with all the ingredients of a traditional cheeseburger. In addition to ground beef, it's topped with salty fried bacon bits, ketchup, mustard, red onion, and cheddar cubes, which...

Sweet lobster meat is simmered in a delicate creamy sauce with corn, peas, lemon zest, and a touch of melting Gruyere, then baked under a layer of flaky tarragon biscuits. A perfect summer...

If you're making ice cream sandwiches at home, try funnel cakes instead of traditional cookies. They're simple, quick, and delicious! The dough is made with store-bought ice cream mix...

The American Lowcountry region of South Carolina encompasses the Atlantic Ocean coastline, and its cuisine is correspondingly rich in seafood dishes, which is reflected in this nacho recipe....

Frozen bananas on sticks are a great alternative to regular ice cream, especially for little ones: they don't melt or make a mess, and they contain less sugar. This dessert is easy...

This refreshing non-alcoholic cocktail will be a hit with all the kids at your party, because its main ingredient is cotton candy! The cotton candy is inside the cocktail and on the outside, serving as decoration. It's delicious, sweet, and...

Apples in a thick, rich milk caramel are a festive treat that every child will love. When cooking creamy caramel, it's important to use a thermometer to ensure it reaches the right temperature...

This appetizer is packed with the flavors of a classic corn dog, but made in mini muffin form: pieces of beef sausage are baked in a sweet corn batter. Serve the muffins warm as an appetizer with...

If you're looking to surprise your loved ones with a truly unique dessert, deep-fried cheesecake in batter is just the ticket! Cheesecake balls (a mixture of cream cheese, sugar, and crushed graham crackers) are dipped in...

These simple donuts are quick and easy to make. Their shape isn't perfect, but the flavor and texture are amazing! Simply drop the dough pieces into hot oil and fry until golden brown. Serve with...

These mini egg salad sandwiches are a great teatime snack. Delicious and healthy, they're made with whole-grain bread, and the egg salad is topped with Greek yogurt and just a little...

These miniature sandwiches will captivate everyone with their combination of flavors and textures. The crisp multigrain bread creates the perfect contrast with the tender salmon and almost creamy egg salad. And fresh dill...

These no-bake chocolate oatmeal cookies are easy to make and delicious. The combination of almond butter, butter, and hearty oats creates a chewy, soft, and...

Classic egg salad is easy to make, healthy, and perfect in a sandwich or as a standalone appetizer. Delicate and creamy on its own, it's perfect for...

If you're looking to delight your guests at your next house party with some interesting treats, make these miniature corn dogs and serve them with a variety of dips. These cocktail dogs are skewered onto...

Soft oatmeal cookies with raisins, walnuts, and fragrant spices are perfect for making sweet sandwiches, a more festive take on oatmeal cookies. Whip up the filling...