Finally, it’s summer! Time to embrace casual living, cookouts, and garden abundance. Get recipes for grilling, home canning, super-fresh salads, frozen desserts, cooling drinks, and all the foods that make summer so special.
2 servings of Summer Berry Fool in bowls
This 3-Ingredient, No-Cook Dessert Is Inspired by My Grandmother
Toasts topped with grilled summer vegetables, goat cheese, and pesto on a white serving platter
My 5-Minute “Summer Toasts” Are My Easiest Summer Dinner
overhead view of Deviled Egg Potato Salad in a bowl with a wooden spoon
My Deviled Egg Potato Salad Is the Best of Both Worlds
50 mins
A bowl of pasta salad with chicken and shredded cheese on top, fork on the side
The Caesar-Inspired Pasta Salad I’m Making All Summer
30 mins
A skillet containing couscous, arugula, roasted vegetables, and cheese crumbles, with a serving spoon
The 15-Minute Dinner I Make Again and Again
A bowl of peach, cucumber, and basil salad garnished with fresh basil leaves
The Refreshing 5-Ingredient Salad I'm Making All Summer Long
10 mins
Bowl with sliced peaches, scoops of ice cream, raspberries, and red sauce
The Retro Summer Dessert I Wait All Year To Make
30 mins
Mezcal Shandy cocktails garnished with lime slices
The 2-Ingredient Cocktail I’m Making All Summer Long
A tomato sandwich stacked, served on a plate
How to Make the Perfect Tomato Sandwich, According to a Tomato-Obsessed Southerner
5 mins
Sliced marinated flank steak on a serving platter with a fork on the side
The Secret to Juicy Grilled Steak Every Time—It's Foolproof
30 mins
Glass bowls of pineapple coconut granita with spoons, set on a textured cloth
This 2-Ingredient Recipe Is My Favorite Summer Dessert
Grilled vegetables including bell peppers, zucchini, and asparagus on a baking sheet with tongs to the side
The Easy Mediterranean-Inspired Vegetables I’ve Been Making for Years
25 mins
A serving of Greek pasta salad with cherry tomatoes and feta in a white bowl
My Mom’s Famous Greek Pasta Salad Is Always a Hit
blueberry grunt in a cast iron braiser at cozy looking table with a stack of bowls, salt shakers, a napkin holder with single use napkins, and a vase of flowers
Blueberry Grunt Is a Retro Delight (No Oven Required)
45 mins
Platter with a salad of bread cubes, tomatoes, zucchini, and herbs, wooden serving utensils on the plate
This No-Cook Spanish-Inspired Meal Is Perfect for Summertime
15 mins
zucchini dip in a bowl on a plate with sliced vegetables
The 4-Ingredient Zucchini Dip My Whole Family Loves
25 mins
tzatziki potato salad in a bowl with a serving spoon
My Tzatziki Potato Salad Is Always Gone In Minutes
45 mins
A bowl of pickle dip garnished with dill surrounded by potato chips arranged on a plate
The Easy Pickle Dip I’m Making All Summer Long
A dessert in a glass baking dish, topped with peanuts, caramel, chocolate drizzle, and candy pieces
My Aunt’s 3-Ingredient Ice Cream Casserole Is Outrageously Delicious
Blistered tomato toast slices garnished with herbs and cheese on a white plate
The Easy Tomato Toasts I Make All Summer Long
A glass of Kalimotxo with ice cubes and a lemon wedge, a cola bottle and a wine cork on the side
This 2-Ingredient Spanish Cocktail Is the Perfect Summer Drink
Three glasses of bebidas garnished with lime wedges with bottles and lime wedges in the background
The 2-Ingredient Mexican Cocktail I Make All Summer Long
Pot of succotash with corn, lima beans, cherry tomatoes, seasoned sauce, wooden spoon on the side
The Easy Summer Recipe I Wait All Year Long to Make
berry buckle (some of cut into slices) on a plate at a cozy table setting (cottagecore vibes)
Berry Buckle Is the Easy Retro Dessert I'm Making All Summer Long—It's So Delicious
55 mins
Several frozen graham cracker sandwiches filled with cream and peanut butter arranged on a surface
I’ve Been Making This 3-Ingredient Dessert Since College
Four shrimp rolls on a green platter with lemon wedges and garnishes
The No-Cook Meal I Make When Summer Heats Up
15 mins
Cooked baked beans with a wooden spoon in a pot
My Grandma Jean’s Baked Beans Are the Best Summer Side Dish
2 hrs
Sliced peaches and mint in a liquid, a fruit preparation for a recipe
The Effortless Peach Dessert I’m Making All Summer Long
A biscoff ice cream cake served on a red plate, partially sliced with a knife visible
The 4-Ingredient Dessert I’m Making All Summer Long
30 mins
Sliced blueberry sheet cake with a serving spatula on parchment paper
The Super Easy Cake I Make Every Single Summer
57 mins
ginder pasta salad in a bowl with serving utensils at a table setting with glasses of water, a table napkin, and a stack of plates (close-up)
I'm Making This Loaded Pasta Salad on Repeat
30 mins
peach brown betty in a pie dish with pie pan
This 200-Year-Old Summer Dessert Is Just as Delicious Today
45 mins
Retro Frozen Fruit Salad
The Retro Dessert I'm Making All Summer Long—It's So Delicious
Greek salad pockets next to a some olive, fresh herbs, a halved lemon, and small bowl of tzatziki, all on a cutting board
The No-Cook Meal I'm Making All Summer—It's So Easy
A plate of corn and black bean salad with leafy greens, garnished and served with utensils
This 15-Minute Corn Recipe Requires Zero Cooking
15 mins
Brioche buns with scoops of ice cream served on a tray
The 3-Ingredient Italian Dessert I'm Making All Summer Long
Sautéed zucchini pieces in a skillet garnished with herbs and capers
This Melting Zucchini Is the Best Zucchini I’ve Ever Made
35 mins
A serving platter of grilled mini peppers stuffed with feta cheese and garnished with chopped herbs
The 4-Ingredient Appetizer I’m Making All Summer Long
25 mins
A skillet with tortellini, zucchini, tomatoes, basil, and cheese
I Make This 20-Minute Meal On Repeat All Summer Long
20 mins
Strawberry dessert bowls with toppings like whipped cream and crushed cookies on a white background
My Mom’s Simple Strawberry Dessert Tastes Like Summer In a Bowl
slice of Easy Bushwacker Pie on a plate with a fork
Bushwacker Pie Is an Easy Dessert Take on a Classic Cocktail
45 mins
Grilled chicken pieces with lemon wedges on a plate
The Easy Grilled Chicken I Make All Summer Long
A summer pudding topped with various berries served on a platter
This 3-Ingredient British Dessert Looks Fancy But Is So Easy To Make
35 mins
Hawaiian-style macaroni salad in a bowl, placed next to another bowl and a fork on a table
This Hawaiian Side Dish Will Be a Smash Hit at Your Next Summer Potluck
20 mins
A bowl of pasta salad with tomatoes, beans, cheese, green onions, and bacon bits, on a table
For the Best Pasta Salad, Make It Cowboy-Style
40 mins
jar of pesto alla trapanese
The Surprising Pesto I Can't Stop Making
10 mins
Paloma cocktail in a highbakk glass with a lime wheel garnish and cocktail ingredients in the background
The 3-Ingredient Cocktail I’m Drinking All Summer Long
Southern squash casserole in a casserole dish (a serving size already served)
Southern Squash Casserole
46 mins
Tomato sandwich
The Best Way To Upgrade Your Tomato Sandwich
bowl of fresh tomato pasta topped with parmesan shavings and basil leaves (close-up)
5-Ingredient Fresh Tomato Pasta
15 mins
5-ingredient zucchini pasta in a pot with a wooden spoon
The 5-Ingredient Zucchini Recipe I Make All Summer Long
corn muffins on a small plate
My Favorite Corn Muffins Are Also the Easiest
A slice of lime cracker pie in a dish
Lime Icebox Pie
10 mins
pickled green beans on a platter next to a glass of water and a stack of plates
Pickled Green Bean Salad
20 mins
berry pavlova on a parchment paper lined tray
The Stunning Berry Dessert I Make Every Single Summer
2 hrs
easy pasta pomodoro in a dutch oven
Easy Pasta Pomodoro
25 mins
strawberry marlow in two bowls next to table napkins and spoons
Strawberry Marlow
25 mins
Peach dumplings in a glass pan on a blue tablecloth
5-Ingredient Peach Dumplings
55 mins
Top view of a watermelon granita toped with a lemon slice.
The 1-Ingredient Watermelon Treat I’m Making All Summer Long
caponata pasta in a bowl (close up) next to a glass of wine, utensils on the table, and a small bowl of basil, all at a rustic table setting
Caponata Pasta
85 mins

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