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🔥64 Recipes to Fire Up This Summer
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I pulled together my favorite recipes for summer - from easy apps to juicy grilled mains to festive desserts that’ll totally steal the show. Whether you're hosting the whole crew or just keeping it chill with the fam, there's something here that'll m...
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On the Grill
 
Appetizers
 
Salad
 
Dessert

On the Grill

Bring the sizzle with these backyard favorites - no fancy tools needed, just good food and a hot grill.

 
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under an hour!
BBQ Grilled Ribs (in under an hour!)
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So flavorful you don’t even need toppings - but pile ’em on anyway because it’s a holiday.
Juicy BBQ Pork Burgers
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Just five ingredients, zero fuss - these burgers always steal the grill spotlight.
Best Homemade Beef Burgers (5 Ingredients!)
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Smoky, saucy, and so snackable - don’t skip the peanut dipping sauce.
Grilled Chicken Satay (on skewers)
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All the  goodness rolled up into one chicken roll
Italian Stuffed Chicken Roll Ups
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Juicy steak, melty cheese, and crusty bread - basically the MVP of handhelds.
The Best Steak Sandwich Recipe, Ever
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Appetizers

Snacky, sharable, and guaranteed to disappear fast. Perfect while you wait for the main event.

 
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Kid-approved, party-ready, and gone before you can say “save me one.”
Cheesy Crescent Roll Pigs in a Blanket
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Hot, cheesy, and just a little bit wrong (in the best way).
Creamy & Cheesy Mississippi Sin Dip Recipe
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Creamy, melty, and basically a chip’s best friend.
Best Ever Queso Dip Recipe
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Quick, colorful, and gone in seconds - total party platter win.
Italian Pinwheels
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Saucy, cheesy, and perfectly messy in the best possible way.
Meatball Sliders
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Sweet, salty, cheesy, and a little unexpected - they vanish fast.
Baked Hawaiian Sliders (Ham, Cheese and Pineapple)
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Sweet, salty, creamy, and 100% snack plate gold.
Ham & Pineapple Cheese Ball
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Flaky, cheesy, and fancy-looking without the actual effort.
Ham & Cheese Savory Palmiers
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Spicy, creamy, and ridiculously easy - total game day staple.
Buffalo Chicken Sliders Recipe
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Crispy, spicy, and begging for a dunk in ranch (or blue cheese if you're fancy).
Buffalo Chicken Tenders
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Crispy chicken, melty cheese, and marinara all squished into slider heaven.
Easy Chicken Parmesan Sliders for Game Day or Busy Nights
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Saucy meatballs tucked in fluffy dough - basically pizza’s bite-sized cousin.
Meatball Bombs
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Savory, sweet, and a little spicy - total flavor punch in one bite.
Thai Chicken Meatballs
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Crispy outside, creamy inside - and totally freezable for future you.
Baked Chicken Taquitos
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Spicy, creamy, and ridiculously easy - total game day staple.
Buffalo Chicken Sliders Recipe
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Taco night, rolled up and ready for snacking.
Taco Pinwheels Appetizer | Party Food
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Bagel shop vibes in every scoop.
Everything Bagel Dip
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Retro favorite that still totally slaps.
Homemade French Onion Dip (from scratch)
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Salad

Fresh, crunchy, and a little unexpected - these salads actually get eaten. Promise.

 
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All the burger vibes - just without the bun.
Easy Cheeseburger Salad Recipe
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Sweet peas, salty bacon, and a creamy crunch.
Classic Pea Salad with Bacon
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Bright, herby, and super satisfying.
Summery White Bean Salad Recipe
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Peppery, fresh, and great with anything grilled.
Arugula Salad (with Lemon Vinaigrette)
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Zesty, colorful, and doubles as a dip if chips are nearby.
Easy Black Bean Salad
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Creamy, protein-packed, and family-friendly.
Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad
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Layered, loaded, and meal-worthy.
The Best Chicken Cobb Salad
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Crisp, tangy, and basically summer in a bowl.
Easy Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad
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Juicy, salty, and super refreshing.
Watermelon Feta Salad
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Crunchy, sweet, and always a surprise hit.
Broccoli salad with bacon
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Light, filling, and great for meal prep.
Southwest Quinoa Salad
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Light, lemony, and full of protein.
Greek Chickpea Salad
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Crunchy, creamy, and packed with flavor.
Curried Chicken Salad
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Meaty, cheesy, and full of deli flavor.
Antipasto Pasta Salad (Italian Deli Pasta Salad)
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Simple, fresh, and a great base for anything.
How to make the best Garden Salad
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Juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, and cheesy pasta goodness.
Make-Ahead Caprese Orzo Salad for Summer
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Creamy, classic, and always the first to vanish at a BBQ.
Classic American Potato Salad Recipe
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Fruity, fluffy, and dessert disguised as salad.
Blueberry Fluff Salad
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Briny, bright, and totally picnic-worthy.
Classic American Potato Salad Recipe
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Tangy, creamy, and made for pickle lovers.
Easy Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
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Tender, zippy, and way more exciting than it sounds.
Kale Salad Recipe (with Honey Dijon Vinaigrette)
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Retro, fun, and great for feeding a crowd.
Classic 7 Layer Salad Recipe
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Hearty, herby, and totally meal-worthy.
Greek Pasta Salad Recipe (with Chicken)
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Earthy, creamy, and pretty in pink.
Roasted Beet Salad with Feta & Walnuts
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Dessert

Red, white, and woo-hoo. These sweet treats are festive, easy, and totally crowd-pleasing.

 
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Chewy sugar cookie crust topped with fresh berries - basically summer on a slice.
Sugar Cookie Pizza (with Summer Berries)
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Fun, fruity, and super kid-friendly - perfect for your 4th of July table.
Patriotic Fruit Kabobs (with cookies!)
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Classic, customizable, and a total crowd-pleaser for hot summer days.
How to Make a Banana Split
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Light, creamy, and bursting with berries - messy in the best way.
Strawberry Eton Mess (English Dessert)
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Light, fluffy, and totally doable at home.
Cream Puffs
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All the banana cream pie flavor, but creamier and cheesecake-y.
The Best Banana Cream Cheesecake
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All the campfire vibes without leaving the kitchen - gooey and gone fast.
S'mores Dip
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All the cookie dough fun, none of the risk.
Cookie Dough Dip
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Tastes like licking the bowl - but safe!
Easy Brownie Batter Dip Recipe
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Tangy, sweet, and the best combo of soft and crisp.
The Best Lemon Bars
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Tropical, creamy, and perfectly portioned.
Coconut Pineapple Cheesecake
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Jammy, buttery, and perfect for sharing.
Cherry Pie Bars | Easy baking recipe
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Layered, creamy, and a total Southern classic.
Arkansas Possum Pie (Layered Southern Dessert)
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Bright lemon flavor with the prettiest candied topping.
How to make Lemon Pie with Candied Lemons
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Sweet, tart, and frozen - this pie tastes like summer.
Frozen Pink Lemonade Pie Recipe
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Ultra-rich, super smooth, and basically a chocolate lover’s dream.
Chocolate Pie
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