Summer

You know that addictive cowboy caviar dip everyone always devours at parties? I’ve turned it into a proper meal with pasta, mozzarella, and ham. The smoky vinaigrette makes this pasta salad seriously crave-worthy!

Bring some big personality to your summer sides lineup. Cowboy Coleslaw is a southwestern slaw packed with veggies, tossed in a creamy chipotle-lime dressing, and then topped with the irresistible crunch of Chili Cheese Fritos. It’s the summer slaw we didn’t know we needed.

Dill Pickle Pasta Salad takes the classic summer side dish and gives it a tangy twist that pickle lovers will absolutely devour. With creamy dressing, chunks of dill pickles, cheese and tender pasta, it’s the perfect make-ahead dish for your next cookout.

Just say no to boring baked beans! This easy dump-and-bake recipe transforms canned beans into a flavorful BBQ star. Just mix, bake, and then enjoy the smoky, sweet, and tangy goodness that’s perfect for any cookout.

My mom’s Broccoli Grape Salad recipe is a fresh, flavorful take on the classic retro dish. It’s a perfect blend of crunchy, savory, and sweet, making it the perfect side dish for summer gatherings. The creamy balsamic dressing ties it all together for a crowd-pleasing salad that’s sure to become a new favorite.

An amazing way to use up summer’s beautiful treasures. Cherry Tomato Bruschetta features marinated fresh cherry tomatoes layered over burrata cheese on hearty fried bread.

Fresh summer tomatoes marinated in a lively, herby olive oil and vinegar dressing are a versatile treat at the end of summer!

This beautiful summer salsa can serve as either a chip dip or a healthy salad. Refreshing summer flavors make it a seasonal favorite!

A chilled carrot soup that’s light and lovely during the hot days of summer.

A unique and super easy addition to your cookouts and picnics, this Easy Mashed Potato Salad takes less than 15 minutes to pull together, and then rests in the fridge until needed.

Mediterranean Vegetable Sheet Pan Dinner is an easy and healthy way to get more veggies onto your family’s plate while you take advantage of the season’s best vegetables.

A surprisingly light but delightfully creamy pasta salad, loaded with smoked salmon and aromatic vegetables.

Perfect for picnics, cookouts, office parties, and potlucks, this herbed white bean picnic salad with lemon dill miso dressing is a full-flavored dish for everyone! Vegan and gluten-free

Hands down, the best fish taco sauce you’ll ever try, and so easy to make at home with your favorite herbs and spices.

Tender boiled potatoes, smooshed flat and then roasted in the oven until their edges are perfectly crispy.

These unusual, thumbnail-sized Brazilian sweet peppers are absolutely delightful when pickled.

Hatch chiles are a late summer treat, so fresh and zesty. Learn how to roast Hatch chiles on the grill to bring out their unique flavors.

A beautiful, filling pasta salad with all of the best flavors of a BLT.