Best Summer Recipes

A collection of the best summer recipes perfect for your barbecues and gatherings. From pasta salads and potato salads to grilling recipes and desserts, we've compiled some of the best recipes all in one spot!
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Spring Poke Cake Box Recipe - Boxed Cake Upgrade
Take a basic cake mix to the next level with pudding, whipped topping, and sprinkles. Spring has sprung and this poke cake is blooming with color! Whip up a box cake mix with egg whites, oil, water, and milk for the base. Then, food coloring transforms it into a vibrant spring masterpiece.
Smoked Turkey Legs - Easy Smoker Recipe
Smoked turkey legs are not just a summer festival treat. ​ ​Anytime of year is the right time for these brined and dry rubbed, fall off the bone juicy turkey legs. They are perfect as a summer time barbecue, a fun game day meal or a cozy fall evening with friends. ​ ​You can make this recipe on an elecric smoker, pellet smoker or simple wood smoker. ​ ​
Retro Fruit Salad Recipe
This nostalgic dessert will bring back childhood memories. Need some quick dessert ideas? This cool whip ambrosia is super easy to make and perfect for a crowd.
3-Ingredient Ham and Pickle Pinwheels
Creamy, tangy, and delicious! These ham and pickle cream cheese roll-ups are a crowd-pleaser. Looking for easy finger foods for your next gathering? These quick and delicious cream cheese rolls are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Death by Chocolate Ice Cream
This recipe is by miles the best chocolate ice cream I’ve ever had (and believe me, I’ve done extensive research). It’s gorgeously creamy, with a chocolate flavour so deep and fudgy you’d think you were eating frozen brownies. It’s probably the best chocolate ice cream you will make, too.
How to Smoke Chicken Legs
Smoked chicken legs are easy and flavorful, and you will be licking your fingers! The secret is in the amazing sweet and spicy rub and simple smoking process. This recipe works great on drumsticks, thighs, or chicken leg quarters. Enjoy them dry, or brush some of your favorite barbecue sauce on them; either way, they are perfect!
Tempting Sweet Treat: Cherry Angel Food Cake Indulgence
This whimsical dessert idea combines angel food cake mix and cherry pie filling for a surprisingly delicious treat. Delight in the sweet taste of summer with homemade cherry angel food cake. This fluffy and flavorful dessert is the perfect addition to your repertoire of cherry desserts.
Summer Italian Pasta Salad
This meat-free Italian pasta salad is fresh, tasty, and just as good as the original. Made with fresh summer veggies, you can't go wrong with how delicious this healthy summer salad is.
Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream
This easy to fix, no churn, strawberry shortcake ice cream is super easy to make at home and gives a wonderfully rich and creamy homemade ice cream.
Italian Marinated Chicken Spiedini
Chicken Spiedini is Italy’s version of chicken kabobs, but better! Bite-size pieces of chicken are soaked in an Italian marinade, breaded, and skewered before spending a few minutes on a hot grill. The result is perfectly charred, tangy chicken bites that the entire family will love!
Simple Roasted Cherry Tomatoes Recipe
Roasted Cherry Tomatoes are as easy as can be, and these little tomato balls are bursting with sweet, tangy goodness. Roasting them in the oven with garlic and olive oil turns them into little flavor bombs, perfect for topping pasta, fish, or vegetables. I love to include them on my cheeseboards as a topping for my baked ricotta or burrata.
Jalapeno Margarita (Summer Cocktail)
This spicy jalapeno margarita is one of our favorite summer cocktails. It's perfectly sweet with a bit of spice to keep this drink unique and delicious for the summer poolside.
Panera Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe - Salads, Soups, and Sweets
Warm up with this comforting Panera Bread Chicken Noodle Soup recipe, perfect for chilly days or when you need a cozy meal at home. This easy-to-make soup brings the classic flavors of Panera's beloved chicken noodle soup right to your kitchen. Packed with tender chicken, egg noodles, and fresh vegetables in a savory broth, it’s the ideal choice for a homemade meal that feels just like the restaurant favorite. Save this recipe for a delicious, satisfying soup you can enjoy any time!
Chicken Spiedini in Lemon Marinade
Chicken Spiedini is Italy’s version of chicken kabobs, but better! Bite-size pieces of chicken are soaked in an Italian marinade, breaded, and skewered before spending a few minutes on a hot grill. The result is perfectly charred, tangy chicken bites that the entire family will love!
Berry Mojito Mocktail
This berry mojito mocktail is one of my favorite non alcoholic recipes. It's a booze-free mocktail that is great for summer by the pool or any holiday or gathering.