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With these recipes in hand, your dishes will steal the show at the next family reunion or summer cookout. Whether you cool everyone down with a chilled meringue pie or spice things up with a layered taco dip, you won’t regret bringing one of these dishes along to the party. Recipes like our Lemon-Blueberry Bars and Cucumber Pasta Salad serve at least eight, so everyone can get in on the fun
01of 36Rhubarb BreadView RecipePhotography / Greg DuPree, Styling / Ruth BlackBurn / Julia BaylessThis rhubarb bread has a lovely nutty flavor from the buckwheat flour which works beautifully with the tang from the rhubarb and Greek yogurt. The olive oil complements the buckwheat perfectly with earthy flavor. Crunchy bits of turbinado sugar on top add an extra hint of sweetness.
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Rhubarb Bread
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Photography / Greg DuPree, Styling / Ruth BlackBurn / Julia Bayless
This rhubarb bread has a lovely nutty flavor from the buckwheat flour which works beautifully with the tang from the rhubarb and Greek yogurt. The olive oil complements the buckwheat perfectly with earthy flavor. Crunchy bits of turbinado sugar on top add an extra hint of sweetness.
02of 36Lobster Roll DipView RecipeThis quick and easy summer appetizer turns all the simple flavors of a lobster roll into a warm and bubbling lobster dip.
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Lobster Roll Dip
This quick and easy summer appetizer turns all the simple flavors of a lobster roll into a warm and bubbling lobster dip.
03of 36Lemon-Blueberry BarsView RecipePhotographer / Brie Passano Styling / Annie Probst / Holly RaibikisSweet and tangy, these satisfying bars are great for dessert, a snack on the go, or as a treat tucked into a child’s brown-bag lunch. Plus, they’re packed with everyone’s favorite antioxidant superfood: blueberries.
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Lemon-Blueberry Bars
Photographer / Brie Passano Styling / Annie Probst / Holly Raibikis
Sweet and tangy, these satisfying bars are great for dessert, a snack on the go, or as a treat tucked into a child’s brown-bag lunch. Plus, they’re packed with everyone’s favorite antioxidant superfood: blueberries.
04of 36American Flag Caprese Salad with Blueberry-Balsamic VinaigretteView RecipeThis caprese salad with a patriotic twist marries the flavors of cherry tomatoes and creamy fresh mozzarella with fruity blueberries. A sweet and tangy blueberry dressing served on the side helps pull it all together on the plate. Garnish with fresh basil leaves to round out the summery flavors.
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American Flag Caprese Salad with Blueberry-Balsamic Vinaigrette
This caprese salad with a patriotic twist marries the flavors of cherry tomatoes and creamy fresh mozzarella with fruity blueberries. A sweet and tangy blueberry dressing served on the side helps pull it all together on the plate. Garnish with fresh basil leaves to round out the summery flavors.
05of 36Cucumber Pasta SaladView RecipeThis light and tangy cucumber pasta salad is fresh and bright. The orecchiette pasta holds the dressing for flavor in every bite, but you can use another small pasta shape if you like. This easy salad is perfect for a warm day or to serve as a lunch dish for company! For a fruitier flavor, try apple-cider vinegar in place of white distilled vinegar.
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Cucumber Pasta Salad
This light and tangy cucumber pasta salad is fresh and bright. The orecchiette pasta holds the dressing for flavor in every bite, but you can use another small pasta shape if you like. This easy salad is perfect for a warm day or to serve as a lunch dish for company! For a fruitier flavor, try apple-cider vinegar in place of white distilled vinegar.
06of 36Lemon BrowniesView RecipeA double dose of lemon juice and zest brings fresh and tangy flavor to these easy brownies. They’re the perfect dessert for any holiday or special occasion—or when you just need a little something to brighten your day.
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Lemon Brownies
A double dose of lemon juice and zest brings fresh and tangy flavor to these easy brownies. They’re the perfect dessert for any holiday or special occasion—or when you just need a little something to brighten your day.
07of 36Green Tomato SalsaView RecipePhotography / Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling / Emily Nabors HallThis super-simple green tomato salsa has lots of savory tomato flavor and just a touch of heat from the jalapeño. Cumin adds just enough complexity to this easy green salsa.
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Green Tomato Salsa
Photography / Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling / Emily Nabors Hall
This super-simple green tomato salsa has lots of savory tomato flavor and just a touch of heat from the jalapeño. Cumin adds just enough complexity to this easy green salsa.
08of 36Peach CrispView RecipePhotography / Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling / Margaret Monroe DickeySweet summer peaches star in this easy peach crisp. The crunchy topping adds nutty flavor and texture to juicy peach filling. When peaches are out of season, you can use frozen peaches instead. Be sure to let them thaw completely before using.
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Peach Crisp
Photography / Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling / Margaret Monroe Dickey
Sweet summer peaches star in this easy peach crisp. The crunchy topping adds nutty flavor and texture to juicy peach filling. When peaches are out of season, you can use frozen peaches instead. Be sure to let them thaw completely before using.
09of 36Spiked Party PunchView RecipePhotographer / Brie Passano, Food Stylist / Annie Probst, Prop Stylist / Holly RaibikisThis easy, low-alcohol punch stays chilled as the decorative ice ring floats around the bowl. As it melts, raspberries and lemon slices are released, adding flavor and a healthy, edible garnish.
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Spiked Party Punch
Photographer / Brie Passano, Food Stylist / Annie Probst, Prop Stylist / Holly Raibikis
This easy, low-alcohol punch stays chilled as the decorative ice ring floats around the bowl. As it melts, raspberries and lemon slices are released, adding flavor and a healthy, edible garnish.
10of 36Vegan Peach CobblerView RecipePhotography / Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling / Margaret Monroe DickeyThis vegan peach cobbler has a spiced peach filling topped with a crunchy biscuit topping. Almond milk stands in for dairy, and whole-wheat flour adds a subtle nuttiness that vegans and non-vegans alike will enjoy.
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Vegan Peach Cobbler
This vegan peach cobbler has a spiced peach filling topped with a crunchy biscuit topping. Almond milk stands in for dairy, and whole-wheat flour adds a subtle nuttiness that vegans and non-vegans alike will enjoy.
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Taco Dip
Johnny and Charlotte Autry
12of 36Raspberry CobblerView RecipePhotography / Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling / Margaret Monroe DickeyThis raspberry cobbler is an easy dessert to whip up when you have fresh raspberries on hand. This version is lower in sugar than traditional cobblers and packed with berries that lend a sweet-tart flavor.
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Raspberry Cobbler
This raspberry cobbler is an easy dessert to whip up when you have fresh raspberries on hand. This version is lower in sugar than traditional cobblers and packed with berries that lend a sweet-tart flavor.
13of 36Pimiento Cheese-Stuffed Mini Bell PeppersView RecipeTed & Chelsea CavanaughA quick spread of pimiento cheese stuffs these mini bell peppers for an easy, three-ingredient appetizer.
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Pimiento Cheese-Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers
Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh
A quick spread of pimiento cheese stuffs these mini bell peppers for an easy, three-ingredient appetizer.
14of 36Southern Macaroni SaladView RecipeBring this quintessential Southern macaroni salad, made with whole-wheat macaroni, celery, peas and ham, to your next picnic or barbecue. It’s the perfect salad to feed a crowd!
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Southern Macaroni Salad
Bring this quintessential Southern macaroni salad, made with whole-wheat macaroni, celery, peas and ham, to your next picnic or barbecue. It’s the perfect salad to feed a crowd!
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Bulgur & Butter Bean Salad
Eva Kolenko
16of 36Marinated Cucumber & Tomato SaladView RecipeAndrea MathisThis marinated salad is such a healthy way to enjoy those fresh summer veggies and can be easily customized. Try adding in some fresh herbs or feta cheese for a little added flavor. You can also swap in seasoned pepper, which is amped up with additional seasonings, in place of the plain ground pepper for an additional flavor boost.
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Marinated Cucumber & Tomato Salad
Andrea Mathis
This marinated salad is such a healthy way to enjoy those fresh summer veggies and can be easily customized. Try adding in some fresh herbs or feta cheese for a little added flavor. You can also swap in seasoned pepper, which is amped up with additional seasonings, in place of the plain ground pepper for an additional flavor boost.
17of 36Lemon-Blueberry Dump CakeView RecipeBrie PassanoGot an extra box of vanilla cake mix? Use it to make this easy blueberry-lemon dump cake! A layer of blueberries bakes with lemon-infused cake on top. With only 10 minutes of active time, this cake is perfect for busy nights or casual get-togethers.
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Lemon-Blueberry Dump Cake
Brie Passano
Got an extra box of vanilla cake mix? Use it to make this easy blueberry-lemon dump cake! A layer of blueberries bakes with lemon-infused cake on top. With only 10 minutes of active time, this cake is perfect for busy nights or casual get-togethers.
18of 36Beet & Potato SaladView RecipeVictor ProtasioThis beet and potato salad, tossed with a combo of sour cream, vinegar and sweet pickles, is slightly sweet and tangy. To make prep go faster, you can skip roasting the beets yourself and use prepackaged cooked beets instead.
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Beet & Potato Salad
Victor Protasio
This beet and potato salad, tossed with a combo of sour cream, vinegar and sweet pickles, is slightly sweet and tangy. To make prep go faster, you can skip roasting the beets yourself and use prepackaged cooked beets instead.
19of 36Strawberry-Shortcake CheesecakeView RecipeVictor ProtasioThis cake pulls two delicious desserts, strawberry shortcake and cheesecake, into one! Shortcake forms the crust that holds a rich and creamy filling piled high with a fresh strawberry topping. This easy cake uses a no-bake filling that sets in the fridge so you can skip the water bath typically used to make cheesecake.
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Strawberry-Shortcake Cheesecake
This cake pulls two delicious desserts, strawberry shortcake and cheesecake, into one! Shortcake forms the crust that holds a rich and creamy filling piled high with a fresh strawberry topping. This easy cake uses a no-bake filling that sets in the fridge so you can skip the water bath typically used to make cheesecake.
20of 36Creamy Corn Casserole with Lime, Chiles & CilantroView RecipeGreg DuPreeIf you like corn pudding, you’ll love this creamy corn casserole! Sweet corn and tangy lime brighten up this easy casserole, while serrano chiles and cotija cheese add spice and a salty note to keep everything balanced.
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Creamy Corn Casserole with Lime, Chiles & Cilantro
Greg DuPree
If you like corn pudding, you’ll love this creamy corn casserole! Sweet corn and tangy lime brighten up this easy casserole, while serrano chiles and cotija cheese add spice and a salty note to keep everything balanced.
21of 36Strawberry TartView RecipeVictor ProtasioThis simple strawberry tart shines with the natural sweetness of fresh strawberries. A lightly sweetened cream cheese filling holds the berries in place, while a light glaze of strawberry jam gives the tart an extra boost of strawberry flavor.
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Strawberry Tart
This simple strawberry tart shines with the natural sweetness of fresh strawberries. A lightly sweetened cream cheese filling holds the berries in place, while a light glaze of strawberry jam gives the tart an extra boost of strawberry flavor.
22of 36Creole Skillet CornbreadView RecipeJerrelle GuyBaking cornbread in a cast-iron skillet results in the ideal crispy crust enclosing a tender crumb. In this recipe, tender corn kernels provide additional texture. As with many recipes, how much sugar you like in your cornbread may depend on how your grandmother made it, so add more or less sugar to taste. Read the author’s story behind this recipe:Skillet Diaries: A Cast-Iron Legacy.
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Creole Skillet Cornbread
Jerrelle Guy
Baking cornbread in a cast-iron skillet results in the ideal crispy crust enclosing a tender crumb. In this recipe, tender corn kernels provide additional texture. As with many recipes, how much sugar you like in your cornbread may depend on how your grandmother made it, so add more or less sugar to taste. Read the author’s story behind this recipe:Skillet Diaries: A Cast-Iron Legacy.
23of 36Banana PuddingView RecipeBrie PassanoThis layered banana dessert pairs crunchy vanilla cookies with creamy pudding. For the ultimate in banana flavor, use very ripe bananas, They’re softer, sweeter and packed with flavor.
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Banana Pudding
This layered banana dessert pairs crunchy vanilla cookies with creamy pudding. For the ultimate in banana flavor, use very ripe bananas, They’re softer, sweeter and packed with flavor.
24of 36Purple Power Slaw with Sesame-Ginger VinaigretteView RecipeCombining a trio of purple vegetables—cabbage, carrots and daikon—makes for a stunning slaw recipe. It would be equally delicious tossed with a classic creamy dressing.
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Purple Power Slaw with Sesame-Ginger Vinaigrette
Combining a trio of purple vegetables—cabbage, carrots and daikon—makes for a stunning slaw recipe. It would be equally delicious tossed with a classic creamy dressing.
25of 36Chocolate Chess PieView RecipeChocolate chess pie is simple yet extraordinary. Eggs, butter, sugar and in this instance, cornmeal as a starch, transform in the oven into a bubbly and crisp top with a custardy filling below. Here, chocolate chips and cocoa give it a deeper flavor than vanilla, and buttermilk balances the creamy custard with a little tang.
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Chocolate Chess Pie
Chocolate chess pie is simple yet extraordinary. Eggs, butter, sugar and in this instance, cornmeal as a starch, transform in the oven into a bubbly and crisp top with a custardy filling below. Here, chocolate chips and cocoa give it a deeper flavor than vanilla, and buttermilk balances the creamy custard with a little tang.
26of 36Tomato Tart with BurrataView RecipeA touch of cornmeal adds texture and nutty flavor to buttery pastry dough in this tomato tart recipe.
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Tomato Tart with Burrata
A touch of cornmeal adds texture and nutty flavor to buttery pastry dough in this tomato tart recipe.
27of 36Pink-Lemonade Meringue PieView RecipeIf you like pink lemonade, you’ll love this summertime pie! The meringue is light and fluffy, and the filling is reminiscent of classic lemon meringue pie filling. The tanginess of the lemon helps cut through the sweetness, which makes the pie even more refreshing. Enjoy chilled or at room temperature as a light, summer dessert.
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Pink-Lemonade Meringue Pie
If you like pink lemonade, you’ll love this summertime pie! The meringue is light and fluffy, and the filling is reminiscent of classic lemon meringue pie filling. The tanginess of the lemon helps cut through the sweetness, which makes the pie even more refreshing. Enjoy chilled or at room temperature as a light, summer dessert.
28of 36Greek Salad Tomato SalsaView RecipeHere we have all the elements of Greek salad in a fresh tomato salsa form. It’s delicious with grilled fish or chicken or as a dip with pita chips.
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Greek Salad Tomato Salsa
Here we have all the elements of Greek salad in a fresh tomato salsa form. It’s delicious with grilled fish or chicken or as a dip with pita chips.
29of 36Creamy Apple SaladView RecipeCaitlin BenselThis creamy apple salad is crunchy, sweet and just a tad bit tart thanks to dried cranberries. Make this easy salad ahead for your next lunch, brunch or picnic.
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Creamy Apple Salad
Caitlin Bensel
This creamy apple salad is crunchy, sweet and just a tad bit tart thanks to dried cranberries. Make this easy salad ahead for your next lunch, brunch or picnic.
30of 36Loaded Black Bean DipView RecipeThis is 7-layer black bean dip simplified: Just heat and season refried beans, then top with fresh vegetables for a texturally exciting dip.
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Loaded Black Bean Dip
This is 7-layer black bean dip simplified: Just heat and season refried beans, then top with fresh vegetables for a texturally exciting dip.
31of 36Pasta Salad with Arugula-Lemon PestoView RecipeIf you want proof that school gardens help create sophisticated and adventurous eaters, look no further. Just say “arugula-lemon pesto” to yourself and marvel that the origin of this pasta salad recipe is a cookbook that is an offshoot of school garden programs in Vermont. Recipe adapted from VT Feed.
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Pasta Salad with Arugula-Lemon Pesto
If you want proof that school gardens help create sophisticated and adventurous eaters, look no further. Just say “arugula-lemon pesto” to yourself and marvel that the origin of this pasta salad recipe is a cookbook that is an offshoot of school garden programs in Vermont. Recipe adapted from VT Feed.
32of 36Strawberry Basil Quinoa SaladView RecipeThe folks who promote California strawberries sponsored a national cook-off for kids and challenged them to come up with a quick creative recipe. A 12-year-old from Maryland took the prize for this grain salad, which the cook-off judge, a former MasterChef Junior winner himself, proclaimed easy, healthy and, of course most important, delicious. Recipe adapted from Danielle McNerney.
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Strawberry Basil Quinoa Salad
The folks who promote California strawberries sponsored a national cook-off for kids and challenged them to come up with a quick creative recipe. A 12-year-old from Maryland took the prize for this grain salad, which the cook-off judge, a former MasterChef Junior winner himself, proclaimed easy, healthy and, of course most important, delicious. Recipe adapted from Danielle McNerney.
33of 36Blackberry & Blueberry Cake BarsView RecipeThese incredibly easy-to-make cake bars get a touch of sparkle and crunch from a sprinkle of turbinado sugar over the top. If you use frozen berries, thaw and pat them dry before topping the batter with them.
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Blackberry & Blueberry Cake Bars
These incredibly easy-to-make cake bars get a touch of sparkle and crunch from a sprinkle of turbinado sugar over the top. If you use frozen berries, thaw and pat them dry before topping the batter with them.
34of 36Vegan Macaroni SaladView RecipeYou don’t have to be vegan to enjoy this vegan macaroni salad! The colorful array of veggies give it texture and flavor and help make it lighter than traditional pasta salads. It’s perfect to bring along to your next picnic or potluck.
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Vegan Macaroni Salad
You don’t have to be vegan to enjoy this vegan macaroni salad! The colorful array of veggies give it texture and flavor and help make it lighter than traditional pasta salads. It’s perfect to bring along to your next picnic or potluck.
35of 36Strawberry Poke CakeView RecipeWhat makes this poke cake so special? After this lightened-up cake is baked and cooled, it’s poked with holes (hence the name!) that are filled with fresh pureed strawberries thickened with gelatin to prevent the cake from getting soggy. The end result? Sweet strawberry flavor inside and out!
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Strawberry Poke Cake
What makes this poke cake so special? After this lightened-up cake is baked and cooled, it’s poked with holes (hence the name!) that are filled with fresh pureed strawberries thickened with gelatin to prevent the cake from getting soggy. The end result? Sweet strawberry flavor inside and out!
36of 36Loaded Baked Potato SaladView RecipeThis loaded baked potato salad recipe marries traditional potato salad with all the fixing of a classic stuffed potato. It’s creamy and decadent thanks to sour cream, mayo, bacon and Cheddar cheese. Take it along to your next picnic or potluck—friends and family will love it!
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Loaded Baked Potato Salad
This loaded baked potato salad recipe marries traditional potato salad with all the fixing of a classic stuffed potato. It’s creamy and decadent thanks to sour cream, mayo, bacon and Cheddar cheese. Take it along to your next picnic or potluck—friends and family will love it!
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