Summer Recipes

If you love cooking with seasonal ingredients, you'll adore these summer recipes. These dishes are particularly great for summer barbecues or pot lucks in your backyard. You'll find burgers, smoked meats, salads, drinks and more.
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Jerk Chicken Enchiladas
For those times you crave Tex-Mex with a little island flair, these jerk chicken enchiladas are just what you need. Lightly fried corn tortillas are stuffed with flavorful jerk chicken and plenty of cheese, smothered with a creamy habanero-sour cream sauce and then baked to perfection. Serve with a refreshing margarita and you have yourself one festive meal that's sure to please.
Blueberry Margarita
Let's bring an extra summery twist to everyone's favorite cocktail with this fresh blueberry margarita! Made with muddled ripe blueberries and just the right kick of tequila, this fruity margarita shows off loads of berry flavor in each refreshing sip. You can whip it up in just a few minutes, or you could even make a big batch ahead of time for the perfect party cocktail. It's the perfect for fruity cocktail for celebrating blueberry season.
Peach Clafoutis With Bourbon
This bourbon-peach clafoutis is the perfect way to celebrate everyone's favorite summer fruit! Fresh peaches bake on top of a bourbon-spiked custard with a sprinkling of cinnamon to make one delicious summer dessert that will have everyone raving. Don't let peach season pass you by without making this easy French dessert.
Bacon Macaroni Salad
Looking for a twist on your classic macaroni salad? With its fresh herb, citrusy dressing and smoky bacon, this summer salad boasts a flavorful new take on a traditional favorite side dish. Serve this easy-to-make herbed bacon macaroni salad at your next grill-out and your guests are in for one delicious summer meal.
Cherry Vodka Sour
When you need a summery cocktail bursting with fresh fruit flavor, look no further than this refreshing cherry vodka sour! Made with freshly muddled cherries and bright lemon juice, this cherry vodka cocktail tastes like summer in every delightful sip. You won’t find a more perfect drink for celebrating fresh cherry season. Now let’s grab some sweet cherries and start mixing your new favorite summer cocktail.
Coconut-Lime Rice
No summer meal is complete without a heaping side of this tropical coconut-lime rice! Made with caramelized coconut cream, this tender, fluffy Jasmine rice boasts summer's best flavors and makes the perfect side dish for any grill-out.
Roasted Strawberry Margarita
A classic cocktail gets a sophisticated twist with this roasted strawberry margarita! Fresh strawberries are roasted to make an extra fruity, impressive cocktail with a depth of flavor that will keep you refreshed all night long. This fancy margarita will be a hit at your next summer party or taco night.
Raspberry Mojito
A classic Cuban cocktail gets an extra refreshing, fruity twist with this raspberry mojito! Fresh mint, bright lime wedges and sweet raspberries are muddled together with a healthy dose of rum and sparkling club soda topper. You can whip up this raspberry cocktail in just five minutes, and it will keep you perfectly cool and refreshed on those warm summer nights.
Coffee-Bourbon BBQ Sauce
Step up your summer grilling game with this coffee-bourbon BBQ sauce! Spicy, smoky and complex with a boozy punch, this homemade BBQ sauce perfectly complements any grilled meat. After one taste, I have no doubt this will become your new favorite BBQ sauce.
Jerk Pork Nachos
Everyone's favorite party food gets a flavorful Caribbean twist with these sheet pan jerk pork nachos. Topped with Jamaican-spiced pulled pork, creamy refried black beans, fresh jalapenos and tropical pico de gallo, these loaded, cheesy nachos are the perfect starter for any summer party.
Strawberry Basil Limoncello Martini
Your perfect summer martini is here, and this strawberry basil limoncello martini couldn’t be more delicious! Sweet strawberries, fragrant basil and bright limoncello come together to make this season’s best martini. Grab a cozy seat on the patio because you’ll want to sip on this strawberry limoncello martini all summer long.
Mango Habanero Salsa
For the perfect combination of sweet and spicy flavors, you have to try this easy mango-habanero salsa recipe! Made with juicy mango, fresh ginger, spicy habanero and bright lime juice, this is the ultimate fruit salsa, and it comes together in less than 20 minutes. You’ll want to snack on this fruity salsa all summer long.
Peach Clafoutis With Bourbon
This bourbon-peach clafoutis is the perfect way to celebrate everyone's favorite summer fruit! Fresh peaches bake on top of a bourbon-spiked custard with a sprinkling of cinnamon to make one delicious summer dessert that will have everyone raving. Don't let peach season pass you by without making this easy French dessert.
Peach Clafoutis With Bourbon
This bourbon-peach clafoutis is the perfect way to celebrate everyone's favorite summer fruit! Fresh peaches bake on top of a bourbon-spiked custard with a sprinkling of cinnamon to make one delicious summer dessert that will have everyone raving. Don't let peach season pass you by without making this easy French dessert.
Coconut Sugar Cookies
Say hello to summer in cookie form with toasted coconut sugar cookies! These sweet, buttery sugar cookies are full of tropical flavor with that soft, chewy texture everyone loves. Plus, they're incredibly simple to make for even the beginner baker. You won't find a more perfect summer cookie.