Summer

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.

Perfect for fall grilling, game day cookouts, and even tailgating!

Fresh, crisp vegetables sliced (or spiralized!) into thin strips creates the base for a delightfully crunchy slaw, topped with a slightly sweet homemade Asian dressing.

A decadent end-of-summer soup that features the season’s freshest corn in a rich, creamy base.