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Summer Favorites

Heading to a cookout or hosting a BBQ? This category features our favorite cookout sides, summer dishes and refreshing desserts. From classic staples, like Macaroni Salad and Strawberry Pretzel Delight, to no bake desserts (where sometimes the only part you need to bake is a crust), there's something for everyone in this tasty seasonal collection.

Picnic Side Salads

  • macaroni salad
    Macaroni Salad
  • fire and ice tomato salad
    Fire and Ice Tomato Salad
  • A top-down view of a glass bowl filled with Zucchini Slaw, featuring shredded zucchini, diced red and green bell peppers, and onions.
    Zucchini Slaw
  • pepperoni pasta salad in bowl
    Pepperoni Pasta Salad

No Bake Desserts

  • whipped cream in bowl
    Easy Homemade Whipped Cream Recipe (In Just 10 Minutes)
  • strawberries and cream pie
    Strawberries and Cream Pie
  • chocolate peanut butter pie
    Easy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
  • strawberry pretzel delight
    Strawberry Pretzel Delight

Patriotic Vibes

  • red white and blue strawberries
    Red White and Blue Strawberries: The Ultimate 4th of July Treat
  • punch bowl cake finished
    Punch Bowl Cake Recipe
  • patriotic festive fudge
    Patriotic Festive Fudge
  • summer berry lush pie
    No-Bake Summer Berry Lush Pie

More Great Summer Recipes

  • easy peach cobbler with canned peaches in serving bowl with ice cream
    Easy Peach Cobbler with Canned Peaches
  • cheesy zucchini casserole
    Cheesy Zucchini Casserole: A Hearty Meatless Main or Side
  • oreo cream cheese balls decorated
    Oreo Cream Cheese Balls (No-Bake Oreo Truffles for Summer)
  • cajun pasta salad in serving bowl
    Zesty Cajun Pasta Salad with Chicken
  • strawberry poke cake
    Easy Strawberry Poke Cake with Jello (The Best Retro Dessert)
  • salad in serving bowl
    The Best Creamy Cucumber Sour Cream Salad with Fresh Dill
  • simple peas salad recipe in serving bowl
    Easy & Simple Pea Salad Recipe with Ham (Perfect Holiday Leftover Recipe)
  • peach upside down cake on serving plate
    Easy Peach Upside-Down Cake with Fresh Summer Peaches
  • dill pickled deviled eggs in serving bowl
    Zesty Dill Pickle Deviled Eggs: The Ultimate Easy Appetizer
  • southwest pasta salad with chicken in bowl
    Creamy Southwest Pasta Salad with Chicken & Zesty Lime Dressing
  • 4th of july fruit kabobs on counter
    Easy 4th of July Fruit Kabobs with Watermelon Stars
  • greek yogurt fruit dip recipe on fruit tray with berries for dipping
    Healthy Greek Yogurt Fruit Dip (Easy 3-Ingredient Recipe!)
  • avocado egg salad
    Avocado Egg Salad (High in Protein & No Mayo!)
  • A sliced piece of Southern peaches and cream cake on a white plate, showing the moist pudding base, juicy peach layer, and creamy topping.
    Easy Peaches and Cream Cake (20-Minute Prep Southern Classic)
  • english cucumber salad
    English Cucumber Salad (10 Minute Recipe!)
  • A slice of pink Strawberry Earthquake Cake on a white plate, topped with a dollop of whipped cream and a fresh strawberry half, with a fork nearby.
    Gooey Strawberry Cream Cheese Earthquake Cake (Easy Box Mix Hack!)
  • Close-up overhead view of a white bowl filled with Mexican street corn pasta salad, garnished with sliced jalapeños and crumbled cotija cheese on a marble surface.
    Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
  • pie on plate
    Margarita Pie Recipe
  • bite taken
    Frozen Strawberry Yogurt Bites
  • creamy avocado zucchini salad
    Creamy Avocado Zucchini Salad
  • broccoli quinoa salad
    Broccoli and Quinoa Salad
  • refrigerator dill pickles
    Refrigerator Dill Pickles
  • pickled peppers in mason jars
    Pickled Red Bell Peppers
  • healthy potato salad
    Healthy Potato Salad
  • mexican rainbow coleslaw
    Mexican Rainbow Coleslaw
  • chickpea cucumber feta salad
    Chickpea Cucumber Feta Salad
  • broccoli crunch salad
    Broccoli Crunch Salad
  • mediterranean bean salad
    Mediterranean Bean Salad
  • zucchini taco boats
    Zucchini Taco Boats
  • mini lime cheesecakes
    Mini Lime Cheesecakes
  • chocolate chip zucchini bread
    Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread Recipe
  • pie on plate
    Blueberry Crumble Pie
  • salad in bowl with spoon
    Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad
  • stove top blueberry grunt
    Stovetop Blueberry Grunt
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I'm on a mission to help you serve simple, fun, and healthy-ish meals that pass the ultimate test: the picky eaters in your house. Whether it’s a quick weeknight dinner or a special holiday treat, my recipes are all about big flavor with minimal fuss.

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  • oreo cream cheese balls decorated
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