Summer Recipes

From summer side dishes to healthy salads and more, stay cool with light and easy summer recipes!

A slice of Blueberry Pie on a plate.

Blueberry Pie

This pie recipe probably isn't a far cry from other recipes you've seen, but boy ...

Better Than KFC Coleslaw in a serving dish.

Better Than K.F.C Coleslaw

I promise you if you make this coleslaw, you will like this... It has the ...

A bowl of Quick Sauteed Summer Squash.

Quick Sauteed Summer Squash

If you want a quick, flavorful, yellow squash side dish, this is it! Takes a ...

Baked Beans With Kielbasa ready to serve.

Baked Beans with Kielbasa

I received the basic recipe from a co-worker and then tweaked it by adding my ...

A bowl of Cool Iced Cucumber Soup ready to serve.

Cool "Iced" Cucumber Soup

This is a wonderfully cool and refreshing soup on a hot summer's day. I love ...

Two Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs on a plate with rice.

Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs

This is a family favorite. I make this at least once a month. It is ...

Honey Mustard Chicken sliced in a salad.

Honey Mustard Chicken

I absolutely love honey mustard! Just so happens so does my youngest daughter! Not only ...

Roasted Veggie Salad on a platter with dressing.

Roasted Veggie Salad

I went to the grocery store and all the veggies looked good today. So I ...

A plate of Grill Chicken Thighs With White Barbecue Sauce.

Grill Chicken Thighs w/ White Barbecue Sauce

The flavor of the rub and the sauce is WONDERFUL. They go so great together. ...

A slice of Grandma's Fresh Peach Pie on a plate.

Grandma's Fresh Peach Pie

As a child, I loved Grandma's pies. I always believe the crust helped add flavor ...

Zucchini With Corn and Cheese ready to be served.

Zucchini with Corn and Cheese (calabacitas con elote y queso )

If you like zucchini, fresh corn, and cheese, you will love this dish. It is ...

A bowl of Skillet Fresh Prosciutto, Tomato, and Basil Pasta.

Skillet Fresh Prosciutto, Tomato, and Basil Pasta

This is a wonderfully fresh pasta that is perfect for summer. You can't beat ...

Grilled Chicken Kabobs on a plate.

Grilled Chicken Kabobs

I love cooking with my honey and we just had the best time putting these ...

Fresh Basil Corn and Tomato Salad in a serving bowl.

Fresh Basil Corn and Tomato Salad

Fresh is the key. Don't be tempted to use frozen corn in this salad, or ...

A bowl of Chicken Pasta Salad.

Chicken Pasta Salad

I've made this dish several times for friends or neighbors that are having out-of-town company. ...

Ride 'Em Baked Beans in a serving dish.

Ride 'Em Baked Beans

This recipe was passed to me through a very near and dear friend. Now I ...

Tropical Trifle ready to be served.

Tropical Trifle

Trifles have become one of my favorite desserts because there can be such a variety ...

German Cucumber Salad a.k.a. Gurken Salad in a bowl.

German Cucumber Salad, a.k.a. Gurken Salat

I got this recipe from my neighbor's mother. She taught me how to make it. ...

Southern Peach Cobbler spooned into a bowl.

Southern Peach Cobbler

This is one of the best fresh peach cobblers. There is nothing better.

Zucchini Tomato Pie ready to be sliced.

Zucchini Tomato Pie

The pairing of tomatoes and zucchini is delicious in so many dishes, and this pie ...

Slices of Bountiful Summer Squash Bread.

Bountiful Summer Squash Bread

This is a great quick bread that utilizes the bounty of summer squash that accumulates ...

A large bowl of Basil Tomato Salad.

Basil Tomato Salad

I LOVE this salad! Not only does it taste yummy... it's extremely EASY!! The best ...

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