This Tuscan shrimp is so easy to make, you'll want to put this on your regular rotation. It's packed with tender shrimp, fresh veggies, and pasta. Simple to prepare, it's packed with fresh yellow squash and bell peppers. For a dish made with simple ingredients, it has a ton of flavor. Super hearty, it can be served alone or with a side salad and garlic bread for a restaurant-quality meal.

Learn how to make Tuscan Shrimp

This zucchini and cheese enchilada recipe is a delicious twist on enchiladas. Is it Mexican or Italian? It doesn't matter, because they're that good. Shredded zucchini blends into the filling with creamy ricotta cheese and hearty sliced mushrooms. Melted cheese inside and on top adds a nice touch of decadence. A great dinner recipe for a meatless night, but you could add ground beef to bulk the meal up.

Learn how to make Zucchini and Cheese Enchiladas

In the summer, when looking for a cool and creamy dessert that won't heat up the kitchen, this no-bake Ding Dong cake will be a winner. It'll be a hit with kids and adults all summer long. Ding Dongs are sliced in half and are the chocolaty base for this dessert. Then there is a thick cream cheese layer and a creamy pudding layer. Cool Whip is then spread on top. We added chocolate sprinkles, but you could scatter chopped leftover Ding Dongs or leave the top plain. If you have a sweet tooth or love Ding Dongs, this dessert is for you.

Learn how to make No-Bake Ding Dong Cake

Whether it's used as a topping for burgers or hot dogs, a mix-in for salads, or a standalone side dish, this sweet cucumber relish will impress guests. It has a balance of sweet and tangy flavors combined with a crunch of cucumbers and notes of onions and bell peppers. The hint of flavor from the celery and mustard seeds is an unexpected twist. This simple relish will be a tasty addition to summer cookout menus.

Learn how to make Sweet Cucumber Relish

This fresh cherry dump cobbler is a summer treat; almost like a layered cherry pie. The homemade cherry filling is easy to make and bursting with flavor. Fresh cherries, apple juice, granulated and brown sugar, and lemon juice simmer and become nice and thick. Brandy and vanilla extract add another depth of flavor to the filling. The store-bought crust is pressed into the bottom and sides of the pan. Then cherry filling is added, a layer of pie crust, another layer of pie filling, and ends with a pie crust lattice. A sprinkle of sugar and dabs of butter help to create a nice golden brown crust when baked. Be sure to serve with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Learn how to make Fresh Cherry Dump Cobbler

This three-ingredient jam is the perfect way to use fresh strawberries. It's made in an old-fashioned way without pectin which allows the flavor of the strawberries to shine. Once canned, enjoy fresh strawberry jam well beyond the strawberry season. Spread on buttered toast, a hot biscuit, or make a tasty PB&J sandwich.

Learn how to make Easy Strawberry Jam

This simple bruschetta is filled with fresh flavor, largely due in part to the fresh tomatoes, prominent fresh basil, and oregano. Red peppers, onion, and balsamic vinegar help to round out the flavors. It screams summer. Serving it on top of a baguette and melting with a little cheese makes it a tasty summer appetizer that can be prepared in a snap.

Learn how to make Simple Bruschetta

Slightly sweet with a little bit of a kick, this hot dog sauce will take your hot dogs or French fries to the next level. It's thick and full of flavor. We think this will be a big hit with your family and friends.

Learn how to make Michigan Hot Dog Sauce

What a find! This silky sweet treat would be the perfect addition to any potluck or luncheon. The banana flavor is pretty prevalent in this easy-to-make dessert. If you're not a huge banana fan, cut the bananas in half to let the pineapple and lemon flavors shine a little brighter.

Learn how to make Lemon Tropic Layered Dessert

These stuffed green chile burgers are super flavorful. Cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder spice up the ground beef. There's a touch of heat from the pepper jack cheese stuffed in the center of the burger. They're topped with green chiles and crunchy french fried onions. A smear of the delicious cilantro ranch dressing is a tasty final touch.

Learn how to make Stuffed Green Chile Burger

We love an easy cake recipe. Especially, when they're this tasty! Cream of coconut helps make this delicious cake moist. The crushed pineapple adds a nice, crunchy texture while the whipped topping is smooth and creamy. Definitely make this ahead of time to cool in the fridge. The longer it sits the better it gets.

Learn how to make Pina Colada Cake

This dipping sauce is so good you're going to find reasons to use it. It's zesty from the brown mustard and Worcestershire sauce, creamy from the mayo, and a little zing from the chili sauce. Super easy to make and very flavorful, this a great companion to hot, crispy fries.

Learn how to make French Fry Dipping Sauce

This summertime berry dump cake only takes a few minutes to prepare. The result is an easy and delicious summertime dessert. It's so good though, you'll enjoy it year-round. And since it uses frozen berries, you can. Cake mix, with a can of lemon lime soda poured on top, adds sweetness to the dessert, and the cake mix creates a nice topping for the dump cake. The filling is a little thinner than other dump cakes we've tried, but it was tasty with a little whipped cream on top. A scoop of vanilla ice cream would be lovely too. We used a 3 pound bag of berries and suggest not using anything smaller than a 2 pound bag.

Learn how to make Summertime Berry Dump Cake

We can't find anything we didn't love with this easy peach crisp. The filling is jam-packed full of sweet peaches. It's gooey, almost pie-like. Not dry at all. There is just the right touch of cinnamon without being overpowering. The buttery top is nice and crisp and holds in the delicious peach filling. This peach crisp is super easy to prepare and yummy!

Learn how to make Fresh Peach Crisp

Not too sweet, these BBQ baked beans are loaded with flavor. Tons of bacon give these baked beans a nice smokiness. Onions and bell peppers add a punch of flavor, too. They get thicker the longer they sit and are meant to serve a crowd. They are a great side dish to serve alongside a grilled dinner, barbecue, or sandwiches.

Learn how to make BBQ Baked Beans

This cold and creamy Biscoff icebox cake will be the dessert at all your summer cookouts and pool parties. The homemade whipped cream is not overly sweet and is a nice complement to the sweet strawberries. With their caramel and cinnamon flavor Biscoff cookies add flavor and a slight crunch. As the cake sits in the refrigerator, the cookies soften from the moisture of the whipped cream. Drizzling chocolate sauce over this no-bake dessert adds just the right amount of sweet chocolate flavor. So yummy!

Learn how to make Biscoff Icebox Cake

One sip of this lemonade cocktail, and we guarantee this will be your new favorite summertime drink. The peach simple syrup is amazing on its own and a great way to use fresh peaches. When added to a basic lemonade, it tastes like pure summer. We added a shot of vodka to each serving, and it was a nice complement without being overpowering. However, it's just as refreshing without the alcohol. The ultimate poolside beverage for the summer.

Learn how to make Tipsy Peach Lemonade

If you love a loaded potato, you're going to love this potato salad. It's a delicious side dish for a summer cookout. Baking instead of boiling the potatoes adds to the flavor of the potatoes. They're tossed in a sour cream and mayonnaise mixture for a classic creamy and tangy dressing. When mixed with savory and crunchy pieces of bacon, shredded cheese, and chives, you have loaded baked potato flavor in potato salad form.

Learn how to make Loaded Baked Potato Salad

Elevate fresh corn on the cob this summer with this grilled corn recipe. Amanda's seasoned butter mixture soaks into the corn while grilling. The blend of spices pairs well with the flavor of the corn. Little sweet kernels of corn pop in your mouth with every bite.

Learn how to make Grilled Corn On The Cob

Member's Choice Nor hit it out of the park with these oven-baked ribs. Her BBQ sauce is perfectly sweet and a great complement to the savory ribs. The ribs are cooked in a beer and BBQ sauce and lend a unique flavor to the ribs. Basting them in the sauce and broiling them give them the caramelized crust you get from a grill. Once baked, these ribs are fall off the bone tender. If you didn't tell anyone, they would think they were prepped on a grill. They do take a little time, but are well worth the effort.

Learn how to make Nor's Fall Off the Bone Baby Back Ribs and Sauce

What a classic! Faye's no-bake cheesecake is both delicious AND fun. The lemon filling is poured over the tastiest vanilla wafer crust. Then, it's decorated with bright, beautiful berries. Sweet and creamy, this easy dessert would look great on any table... picnic or otherwise.

Learn how to make Fourth Of July Cheesecake

These are great burgers with lots of flavor. The hamburger patty is thick and juicy with a bit of blue cheese hiding in the center. Dressing the burger with blue cheese dressing adds a little bit of tanginess and a nice contrast with the beef. These burgers are perfect for grilling season.

Learn how to make Big Blue Burgers

This gooey butter peach cobbler combines two recipes into one amazing dessert. On the bottom, peaches cook into a thick, syrupy peach layer classic to a cobbler. The middle is a rich, buttery, gooey layer that tastes like a butter cake. A classic cakey sweet crust tops off the layers. This is not your average peach cobbler. It's a rich dessert everyone will love.

Learn how to make Gooey Butter Peach Cobbler

Anyone who grew up around a garden or a family member that gardened grew up on tomato, cucumber, and onion salad. It's a must-have summertime side dish. Angie's dressing is perfect with the right balance of tangy and sweet. Sometimes we think these salads are a little too tangy, but this one is just right. Tastes like pure summer.

Learn how to make Marinated Cucumbers, Onions and Tomatoes

This is a tasty twist on a classic layered salad. It has a Tex-Mex feel thanks to the cilantro and salsa in the dressing. Black beans and corn add a ton of flavor and texture. We liked the creaminess of the avocado chunks. It also features slices of hard-boiled eggs and chopped tomatoes. All of this is put on a bed of romaine lettuce. A great dish for a potluck or cookout.

Learn how to make Kicked Up Layered Salad

This pudding cake is an easy dessert to throw together with simple pantry ingredients. Technically, when you add milk to the pudding, it's four ingredients, but it's still so simple, what's one more ingredient? Once baked, it's moist and a nice treat. We used chocolate pudding and chocolate chips, but you can personalize this dessert with different flavored puddings and baking chips. 

Learn how to make 3 Ingredient Pudding Cake

Baked beans are a summertime staple, and this recipe is a great way to jazz up cans of baked beans. Easy to make, they're sweet, slightly tangy, and smoky all at once. The whole onion baked in the middle is different and softens while baking. It does add some extra flavor to the baked beans. We saved a few pieces of bacon to spread across the top. A great side dish for a Memorial Day, Fourth of July, or Labor Day barbecue.

Learn how to make Libby's Amazing Baked Beans

These pork tenderloin sandwiches will have everyone talking. To make this Midwestern favorite, pork chops are pounded very thin to create a giant piece of meat. For this recipe, it's coated in egg, flour, and crushed saltine crackers. Then, the thickly breaded pork chops are fried until crisp and golden brown and juicy inside the crust. The hamburger bun looks tiny compared to the tenderloin. Simply delicious, these are not hard to make. It just takes a little time to fry the pork chops.

Learn how to make Giant Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches

This Amish slaw is perfect for cookouts because there is no mayonnaise in this side dish; it's a vinegar-based coleslaw. We loved the balance of sweet and tangy flavors from the sugar and white vinegar in the dressing. Celery seed and mustard seed also add to the flavor. The shredded cabbage, chopped bell pepper and onion soak up the dressing, but remain nice and crunchy. Serve this slaw as a side dish or use it as a topping for a hot dog, burger, or pulled pork sandwich.

Learn how to make Pepper Cabbage aka Amish Slaw

The mix of fruits in this pie is so fabulously scrumptious. The strawberries bleed while baking and turn the filling a beautiful color pink, so blushing is fitting. Strawberries and fresh peaches are typical summer pies. Combine the two, and this will become your favorite summertime pie. A flaky crust holds in a not-overly-sweet filling. The natural flavors of the fruit shine bright.

Learn how to make Blushing Peach Pie

These lemon oatmeal bars are perfectly sweet and creamy. The crust is crunchy and buttery. We added the toasted coconut and enjoyed the tropical twist it adds to the crust. A bit of the crust is sprinkled on top, and the crumble is a nice contrast to the creamy and tangy filling. This is a delicious and easy summertime dessert.

Learn how to make Creamy Lemon Oatmeal Bars

This old-fashioned potato salad is the perfect basic recipe that has all the things that make potato salad great. Using good-quality mayonnaise provides creaminess and keeps the potato salad from being dry. Relish adds tang and sweetness that's balanced by the mustard's zesty flavor. There's just the right amount of chopped onions and hard-boiled eggs. Definitely add this potato salad recipe to your summer cookouts.

Learn how to make Mama's Old-Fashioned Potato Salad - Dee Dee's

Poke cakes are a good dessert option for potluck dinners or cookouts and will quickly become a family favorite. Coconut milk and a touch of extract are added to the cake to enhance the coconut flavor. Once baked, holes are created in the cake to absorb a tropical sauce made from coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, and crushed pineapple. Then, it's topped with a gooey coconut pudding that drips from the cake. Next, there's a light, creamy, fluffy frosting and a sprinkle of toasted shredded coconut. This cake is perfect for any coconut lover.

Learn how to make Pina Colada Poke Cake

The ratio of liquid and mayo in this delightful Hawaiian macaroni salad is perfect. It's slightly tangy with a little spice from the pepper. Freshly shredded carrots give the macaroni salad a touch of sweetness. Green onions and celery contrast in flavor and texture. Follow Melissa's directions and you'll have the perfect macaroni salad for any cookout or picnic.

Learn how to make Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

Berry cobblers taste like pure summer, and this cobbler is simply delicious. A mixture of assorted fresh summer berries cooks down into a sweet, thick sauce as the berries burst. The sweet biscuit topping is slightly sugary and crisp, while inside is buttery and tender. We used a mixture of strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries. This was fantastic as is, but it was even better with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Learn how to make Buttermilk Biscuit-Topped Berry Cobbler

If you love onion rings but don't like to fry things, give these baked onion rings a try. They take a little while to prepare, but are worth it. The crust is nice and crisp and holds in the tender, sweet onion. Enjoy these baked onion rings as a snack or on a burger or sandwich.

Learn how to make Baked Onion Rings

We love pork tenderloin because it's an easy weeknight meal. The hardest thing about this recipe is waiting for the pork to marinate in a mixture of coffee, bourbon, vinegar, and other goodies. Once grilled, the pork is delicious with a tangy and sweet flavor. We grilled the pork tenderloins on both a gas and charcoal grill. Both were super tender, but we thought the charcoal was slightly tastier.

Learn how to make Bourbon Molasses-Glazed Grilled Pork Tenderloin

If you need an easy side dish for grilled steak or chicken, try these Parmesan Italian potatoes. Incredibly easy to make, they're made with only a few ingredients and pack a big punch of flavor from the garlic, Italian seasoning, and green onions. Melted Parmesan cheese on top adds not only savoriness but a nice flavor to the roasted potatoes. Following this recipe, the potatoes are roasted in the oven; this could easily be prepared on a grill.

Learn how to make Parmesan Italian Potatoes

Everyone is going to fall in love with these cookie bars. The base is a chewy chocolate chip cookie. Next, a rich peanut butter, brown sugar, and cream cheese layer is spread on top. The entire thing is coated in a thin layer of melted chocolate. This is an easy dessert that's easy to transport.

Learn how to make P-nut Butter Choc Chip Dessert

This recipe is an easy and delicious way to prepare chicken breasts. Starting to bake the chicken breasts with a little butter on top adds flavor and moisture. They're brushed with a homemade honey mustard sauce that's sweet thanks to the honey, tangy thanks to the Dijon dressing, creamy from mayonnaise, and savory from a touch of Worcestershire sauce. Once baked, the chicken breasts are juicy and delicious. Serve with your favorite veggie for an easy chicken dinner recipe.

Learn how to make Awesome Honey Mustard Chicken

If you're not near a Chinese restaurant or don't feel like grabbing take-out, make these homemade egg rolls. They're full of meat and veggies. Once fried, the outside is very crisp. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce for the ultimate snack or appetizer.

Learn how to make Easy Chinese Egg Rolls

This hearty egg and potato breakfast has a few steps, but it is a very easy breakfast recipe. Breakfast bowls are very popular, and this will beat anything you'd find at your favorite breakfast restaurant. Onions and diced potatoes are cooked in butter until tender and browned. Then, cubed ham is fried to add heartiness and a savory touch. A hefty sprinkle of grated cheddar cheese and a big dollop of sour cream add a touch of decadence. Topped with an over-easy egg, it's a wonderful weekend breakfast, brunch idea, or breakfast for dinner option. This is an egg breakfast recipe you'll find yourself making again and again.

Learn how to make Eggs and Potato Breakfast

Enjoy this hamburger steak with creamy onion gravy any day of the week. It's simple, requires very little work, and is great for a family on a budget. The hamburger is filled with flavor and cooks in a dark, rich brown gravy. Onions and mushrooms add wonderful flavor to the gravy. Serve with mashed potatoes for a comforting meal. This is a dish anyone can make.

Learn how to make Hamburger Steak With Creamy Onion Gravy

A great kicked-up barbecue sauce that starts with a simple bottled sauce. Robust and tangy, the sauce has a slight kick. It simmers on the stove, combining flavors from the mustard, brown sugar, onions, hot pepper rings, Tabasco sauce, honey, and seasonings. This jazzed-up sauce is a lovely complement to grilled meat. We loved it on grilled pork chops.

Learn how to make Dad's BBQ Sauce

We love how this fruit salad recipe has been passed through generations and adapted along the way. The mixture of fruit, the crunch of the apples, and the texture of the walnuts make this an amazing fruit salad. The oranges and pineapple are nicely balanced with the other fruit flavors. Things get special with the creamy dressing. Adding spices to the Cool Whip mixture is a nice surprise. Cinnamon and clove are subtle, but a great addition. The marshmallows soak up all the goodness from the fruits and dressing. We can totally see how the family can get together to make this as a team.

Learn how to make Heavenly Hash Fruit Salad

Oh yum! This Amish cinnamon bread tastes as if it's from a specialty shop. No one needs to know how incredibly easy it is to make. This quick bread is similar in flavor to a cinnamon coffee cake. The bread is super tender, and the cinnamon sugar is spread throughout. It has a wonderful spice with just the right amount of sweetness. Enjoy a slice as a light dessert or a snack with afternoon tea or coffee.

Learn how to make Amish Cinnamon Bread

We loved these easy chicken enchiladas. The recipe is simple enough to follow without too many added ingredients. Adjust the taco seasoning to suit your taste buds. Once baked, the chicken enchiladas are moist and flavorful with ooey gooey cheese on top. The flavor of these enchiladas was all that we could hope for. Try with corn tortillas too.

Learn how to make Sassy Chicken Enchiladas

This is the ultimate strawberry cake. It's made with fresh, juicy strawberries and a deliciously sweet, creamy strawberry frosting. The cake is fluffy and tender with bits of fresh strawberries throughout. On top, the creamy strawberry frosting is the perfect complement to the cake. There are even more bits of fresh strawberries in it that add texture and flavor. There's a little prep work for strawberry cake, but it's worth it!

Learn how to make Moist Strawberry Cake

Warm, saucy, and full of flavor, we loved snacking on these pizza strips. There is a lot of sauce, and add more than you think. We didn't add it all, and wished we had used more. But we used the extra sauce to dip our strips in, and it was a delicious final touch. The pizza dough is crispy with the flavorful, quick tomato sauce on top. These are almost like pizza, without the cheese. A nice appetizer for a less formal party or game day snack.

Learn how to make Rhode Island Pizza Strips

This pickled cucumber salad is a wonderful dish. The combination of crisp cucumbers, onions, and bell peppers is pickled in a traditional white vinegar and sugar brine. There's a hint of spice from the celery seed and mustard seed. Store any extras in mason jars and it will last in your fridge. But, we think it will go fast. It's a wonderful snack or side dish.

Learn how to make Fresh Pickled Cucumber Salad