Summer Recipes

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Summer Corn Salad

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This fresh and flavorful salad features buttery yellow corn tossed with chunks of tomato and onion with a fresh basil vinaigrette.

By Eileen

Chicken Salad with Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato

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This chicken salad has a creamy dressing and is best served over crisp lettuce leaves.

By Angel

Mediterranean Summer Tomatoes

This is a very simple and yummy side dish. I learned in while living in France from an old Mediterranean lady. This is always a hit!

By Scarlett

Strawberry-Melon Summer Salad

This salad is perfect for summer BBQs. The fruit makes it tasty.

By Drizzler

Mid-Summer Italian Bread Salad

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Everything in this salad is fresh, except the bread! Prepare this salad by using a loaf of artisan bread or rosemary bread that is a touch stale. If your bread is too fresh, toast it until it is about half as dried and crunchy as a crouton.

By Tamara

Tasty BBQ Corn on the Cob

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This is corn on the cob cooked on the grill with spices and butter. It makes for a yummy side dish to any meal! Try it with fresh garlic and onion.

By Deann

Best Lemonade Ever

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This is a very refreshing drink!

By Jo

Grilled Pork Chops with Fresh Nectarine Salsa

A zippy, sweet and spicy nectarine salsa goes really well with pork, particularly grilled pork, in this favorite summer recipe.

By MICHELLE0011

Insalata Caprese II

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Because this salad is so simple, fresh, top-quality tomatoes and mozzarella are important.

By Marina

Fresh Peach Cobbler I

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Serve warm with whipped cream, whipped topping, or vanilla ice cream!

By Carol

Amelia's Tuna Macaroni Salad

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This macaroni salad will remind you of Grandma's. I love this when the weather is warm. One of the basic comfort foods!

By Peach822

Mom's Zucchini Bread

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Really, really good and moist- my kids eat it as quickly as I can make it. Bread will freeze well, and keep in refrigerator for weeks.

By v monte

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Fish Tacos

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Jersey Fresh Tomato Soup

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Garlic Butter

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Sometimes the basics are the best! I've used this simple recipe for years to make garlic bread, and any leftovers go great on barbequed steaks, pasta, rice or potatoes. You can use any butter or margarine you like. Also, fresh or minced garlic in a jar works well. Adjust the amount of garlic to your taste.

More Summer Recipes

Oven-Roasted Asparagus

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Salty and savory, the roasting method kills the natural bitterness of asparagus. Try it next to grilled fish or lamb.

By swedishmilk

The Real Mojito

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This is an authentic recipe for mojito. I sized the recipe for one serving, but you can adjust it accordingly and make a pitcher full. It's a very refreshing drink for hot summer days. Be careful when drinking it, however. If you make a pitcher you might be tempted to drink the whole thing yourself, and you just might find yourself talking Spanish in no time! Tonic water can be substituted instead of the soda water but the taste is different and somewhat bitter.

By Brandy

Guacamole

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You can make this avocado salad smooth or chunky depending on your tastes.

By Bob Cody

Banana Banana Bread

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Why compromise the banana flavor? This banana bread is moist and delicious with loads of banana flavor! Friends and family love my recipe and say it's by far the best! It's wonderful toasted!! Enjoy!

By Shelley Albeluhn

Classic Macaroni Salad

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This is a salad that everyone seems to love. I always get lots of compliments on this recipe and it is just a pleasing taste that seems to suit everyone.

By Graden

Microwave Corn on the Cob

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This is a no-nonsense recipe for corn on the cob. Perfect for when you run out of stove or grill space. I freeze the corn on the cob in plastic bags, and remove a single ear of frozen corn in the cold winter months to have the sweet taste of summer corn throughout the year!

By Cheri Weiner

Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls

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These spring rolls are a refreshing change from the usual fried variety, and have become a family favorite. They are great as a cool summertime appetizer, and are delicious dipped in one or both of the sauces.

By Anonymous

Fresh Broccoli Salad

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This is a yummy summer salad that uses an interesting combination of fruits, vegetables and meats. Before you decide you won't like it, try it. You'll be pleasantly surprised. You can add an extra head of broccoli, if you like.

By Nora

To Die For Blueberry Muffins

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These muffins are extra large and yummy with the sugary-cinnamon crumb topping. I usually double the recipe and fill the muffin cups just to the top edge for a wonderful extra-generously-sized deli style muffin. Add extra blueberries too, if you want!

By Colleen

Perfect Summer Fruit Salad

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The perfect fruit salad for a backyard bbq or any occasion. There are never leftovers! This is one of my favorite fruit salad recipes, as I think the sauce really makes it. This salad is tastier the longer you can let it soak in its juices. I prefer 3 to 4 hours in the refrigerator before I serve it. Enjoy.

By Nicole Graham Holley

Balsamic Bruschetta

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Simple appetizer - the balsamic vinegar gives it a little kick. Best if the mixture has 1 or 2 hours to blend flavors before serving.

By Kathy Bias

Fresh Southern Peach Cobbler

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I've been experimenting with cobbler for some time and this recipe is the final result. Loved by all. Use fresh Georgia peaches, of course!

By aeposey

Juiciest Hamburgers Ever

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No more dry, lackluster burgers. These are juicy, and spices can be easily added or changed to suit anyone's taste. Baste frequently with your favorite barbeque sauce. If you find the meat mixture too mushy, just add more bread crumbs until it forms patties that hold their shape.

By Jane

Marinated Tuna Steak

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This mixture of orange juice, soy sauce, and garlic gives this marinade a wonderful taste.

By LINKYJ

Yellow Squash Casserole

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Tender squash, gooey cheese and crunchy crackers make this a memorable side dish or a hearty main course. This is a great dish that can be made with low-fat ingredients and is still just as good!

By ROSECART

Grilled Corn on the Cob

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This is an easy method for grilling corn on the cob. The corn will be very tasty and tender.

By SUETEITSMA

Best Fried Green Tomatoes

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You can also fry up red tomatoes with this recipe but make sure they are not over ripe or they will be mushy. Serve these tomatoes outside with a glass of iced tea one summer night and enjoy the sunset with someone you love.

By Diana Swenson-Siegel

Strawberry Pie II

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This is my favorite pie. It is very easy to make. I got the recipe many years ago in North Jersey. It is from the Sussex County Strawberry Farms.

By OKBEE

Corn Dogs

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I made up this recipe many years ago, because I loved the corn dogs you buy at carnivals but could not find a recipe for them. Great served with mustard.

By SUZZANNA

Easy Garlic-Lemon Scallops

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Scallops sauteed in butter and garlic will melt in your mouth. Lemon juice gives it a nice kick.

By Button

Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken

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A wonderful baked chicken recipe that's quick and easy! Using just a few handy ingredients, create a delicious main dish, that also makes great leftovers - if there are any! Serve with a salad and pasta or rice for a quick, scrumptious dinner.

By KAREN

Blueberry Pie

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This is the best when made with fresh picked blueberries! It is a beautiful sight with a lattice top.

By ASHESP

Blueberry Dump Cake

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By definition, dump cakes are simple and fuss-free to make. Try this recipe using fresh blueberries and cake mix for a dessert everyone will love.

By Debbie

Simple Pasta Salad

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An easy, yet very yummy pasta salad. Almost any type of pasta may be used. Best if left to sit overnight.

By Katzen

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