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

You're going to love how easy this bow tie pasta with chicken and asparagus dinner is to prepare. Fresh asparagus has a nice crunch and adds a wonderful pop of color. Sliced mushrooms, pieces of chicken breasts, and the farfalle pasta add heartiness to the meal. This skillet dinner is a quick and healthy meal. Leftovers will heat up nicely.

Learn how to make Bow Ties With Chicken and Asparagus

Soft, buttery, and lightly sweet, these tender shortbread-like lemon blueberry cookies are wonderful. There's a subtle hint of fresh lemon for brightness. It's a nice complement to the sweet dried blueberries. Not overly sweet, they'll be delicious alongside a cup of coffee or tea. A wonderful springtime snack.

Learn how to make Lemon Blueberry Cookies

This lemon butter pork chops with potatoes and spinach recipe is an easy dinner with lots of flavor. The tender pork chops, with the buttery potatoes, are delicious. Placing the hot pork chops and potatoes on top of the baby spinach slightly wilts it. Drizzling the buttery lemon sauce over adds freshness and brings all the flavors together. It was wonderful served with warm, crusty bread to soak up the lemon butter sauce.

Learn how to make Lemon Butter Pork Chops with Potatoes and Spinach

With the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, this homemade burger sauce will bring your burgers to the next level this summer. With a flavor reminiscent of the classic secret sauce from a famous fast food restaurant, it's a nice topping beyond just ketchup. Make sure to let the burger sauce chill for a bit for the flavors to meld together. A must-have for summer cookouts and backyard barbecues.

Learn how to make Burger Sauce

This cake was rumored to be requested by Elvis and we can see why. The white cake absorbs all the pineapple flavor. On top is a cream cheese frosting that is rich, creamy, and a little crunchy from the pecans. Pecans also add a little nuttiness to the cake. This easy dessert is a little different from modern poke cakes made with sweetened condensed milk. Once this cake chills, the texture of the take becomes very moist, but the flavors are fantastic.

Learn how to make Elvis Presley Poke Cake

These cherry and orange scones are light, airy, tender, and buttery. They're slightly sweet with a hint of orange flavor. The cherries are throughout the scones and add a pop of sweetness to every bite. We loved the sweetness and additional pop of flavor the orange glaze added. These homemade scones are a delicious breakfast or afternoon snack with a cup of tea.

Learn how to make Cherry and Orange Scones

We can imagine sipping on this Rosé Sangria while sitting by the pool. It's a refreshing drink for the summer. Turning Rosé wine into a sangria is genius. The citrus flavors give this sangria a pop of flavor. Fresh berries soak up the alcohol and are tasty to snack on. Make this for your next summer cookout or pool party and you'll have a very happy group of friends.

Learn how to make Rose Sangria

If you find yourself always gravitating towards cowboy caviar at a party, try Rosina's version. Everyone puts their own spin on it and she uses corn, tomatoes, black beans, onions, and green pepper. They all pair well with the tangy vinegar sauce. We decided to add a few dashes of hot sauce and it brought this dip to another level. Chill or enjoy right away. Make sure to have plenty of tortilla chips handy when serving.

Learn how to make Easy Cowboy Caviar

Sweet and tangy, this coleslaw dressing is much better than jarred stuff. It's not mayonnaise heavy, but still creamy. If you have a 14 oz bag of slaw mix, we suggest doubling the recipe. It'll be a good addition to any cookout menu.

Learn how to make Grandma's Coleslaw Dressing

This dessert needs a warning label because they're highly addictive. You won't be able to stop at one! They're like cinnamon sugar donut holes filled with vanilla pudding. Once fried, they're slightly crisp on the outside and inside is light and airy. The layers make it easy to separate a small area to stuff them with pudding. You do need to eat these right away because they're not as good leftover. But don't worry... put these filled donuts on a platter and watch them disappear.

Learn how to make Vanilla Pudding Poppers

This eggless potato salad will be a wonderful addition to summer barbecues. The sour cream lightens up the sauce. Along with the Dijon mustard, it also adds a touch of tang. It's filled with dill pickles, sliced olives, celery, and onion to add some crunch. Chopped anchovies melt into the salad and add a hint of salt.

Learn how to make Eggless Potato Salad

This no-bake strawberry cake reminds us of a sheet cake version of a trifle. It's super simple to prepare and travels to gatherings easily, too. Either purchase angel food cake from the store or bake your own. The soft and fluffy cake is the base for this summery dessert. On top, there's a layer of strawberry cream cheese and whipped topping that's light, tangy, and sweet. A wonderful no-bake dessert recipe that looks beautiful when served.

Learn how to make No-Bake Strawberry Cake

These hearty baked beans are full of meat and a variety of beans (which makes them a little different than other recipes). This makes a huge amount and is meant to serve a crowd, but can easily be scaled back. We loved the texture and flavor of the different beans (we opted for Great Northern/white beans). Tangy and sweet, there is just a hint of savoriness and spice. A wonderful side dish for summer cookouts.

Learn how to make Brian's Favorite Cowboy Beans

Frozen fruit salad is a very old-fashioned recipe. This is a tangy and sweet treat filled with bits of delicious fruit. It can be served as a fruit salad or a dessert. Perfect addition to brunch, luncheons, or any occasion really.

Learn how to make Frozen Fruit Salad

The glaze on this simple-to-make grilled chicken is great. It's sweet and savory with a little bit of a kick. The spice, though, can be controlled by the amount of red pepper flakes added. Brushing the chicken at the end of the cooking process allows the honey glaze to caramelize a bit from the heat from the grill (but not burn). A great dinner option to throw on the grill during warmer weather when you don't want to heat up the kitchen.

Learn how to make Honey-Glazed Grilled Chicken Thighs

It can be hard to replicate the flavor and texture of authentic deli macaroni salad, but this recipe pulls it off beautifully. Sweet and tangy, celery seed adds a ton of flavor. Not only do chopped green peppers add another layer of flavor, but they also add crunch. A delicious side dish for a cookout or potluck.

Learn how to make Deli Mac Salad

A sprinkle of sea salt elevates these delicious chocolate chip cookies for the perfect salty-sweet combination. The soft, crumbly chocolate chip cookies are rich and buttery. We used the optional pecans and loved the crunch they added. But with an ample amount of chocolate chips, these salted chocolate chip cookies would be just as delicious without them.

Learn how to make Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies

This is an easy buttermilk biscuit recipe anyone can make. There is not a lot of shortening in these biscuits, so make sure to use full-fat buttermilk to add a little fat. Once baked, the outside gets crunchy, and the inside stays fluffy and tender. Since they're on the savory side, a smear of butter and sweet jam is a lovely contrast.

Learn how to make Melt In Your Mouth Buttermilk Biscuits

Both slightly sweet and savory, this tuna pasta salad has a wonderful balance of flavors. We opted for peas and liked their pop of sweetness. Celery, and if you use the bell peppers, adds a nice crunch and another layer of texture. The pasta shells and tuna make this a hearty dish. We enjoyed the little chunks of cheddar cheese throughout, too. It could be a side dish for a cookout or a light meal in the warmer weather.

Learn how to make Best Tuna Pasta Salad

If you love grapes and fruit salad, then you need to try this grape salad. The grapes stay firm and are coated in a slightly sweet sauce. We love the combination of the very sweet red grapes and slightly tart green grapes. It adds a delicious contrast in flavors. Topping with brown sugar adds almost a caramel flavor. A sprinkle of pecans gives the salad a nice crunch. Putting this in a 9x13 dish ensures every serving has a bit of the topping. Great for a barbecue or a spring or summer gathering.

Learn how to make Grape Salad

This pineapple chicken recipe is a flavor-packed dish. Chunks of pineapple balance nicely with the savory chicken and sweet diced bell peppers. It's a great way to combine fresh ingredients with pantry staples. You'd never guess canned chicken was used. Butter, pineapple juice, and a touch of brown sugar coat the shallots, diced celery, and bell peppers, creating a nice glaze. Serve over white rice for an easy and budget-friendly dinner.

Learn how to make Chicken, Peppers, and Pineapple Over Rice