This warm and creamy rice pudding is thick and has just the right touch of sweetness. Like most old-fashioned recipes, this has very few ingredients and takes just a little time to prepare. It's cooked with love just like Grandma used to make. It sounds like a lot of milk but trust the process. Let the milk simmer and stir every so often until thick. Sprinkle with cinnamon for a comforting dessert.

Learn how to make Creamy Stovetop Rice Pudding

Tender and moist, this zucchini banana bread melts in your mouth. Cinnamon adds a warm spice flavor to the quick bread. The glaze adds sweetness while chopped nuts add a nice crunch. Both make this treat feel slightly decadent. A slice will be delicious for breakfast, brunch, snack, or dessert. It makes multiple loaves and they'll make tasty gifts. But it's so good, you may keep them all for yourself.

Learn how to make Nana's Zucchini Banana Bread

This potato and green bean salad is a delicious side dish for summer. It's a nice twist to traditional potato salad for a barbecue, and a great side for grilled meat or poultry. The balsamic dressing is tangy from the vinegar, Dijon mustard, and fresh lemon juice. It pairs nicely with the tender red potatoes and crisp fresh green beans. We liked the crunch of the red onion and pops of basil flavor throughout. If you add the optional pine nuts, they add a nice nutty flavor to the dish. Enjoy this wonderful salad warm or cold.

Learn how to make New Potato and Green Bean Salad

A delicious, basic recipe for homemade tartar sauce. It has the right balance of creaminess with a little bit of texture from the sweet pickle relish and the dill pickle relish. Slightly sweet and tangy, this will be delicious alongside fried fish, shrimp, or any seafood.

Learn how to make Frisch's Tartar Sauce Copycat Recipe

We could not get enough of this dill chicken salad. It's a very creamy chicken salad that's slightly tangy and full of flavor. Dill adds its herby flavor that's nice with the slight bite from the diced shallots. Serving with a sprinkling of cashews adds another layer of flavor and a nice crunch. The cashews are almost sweet compared to the homemade chicken salad. On top of a croissant with fresh fruit on the side, this chicken salad sandwich is a nice light meal.

Learn how to make Dilled Chicken Salad With Cashews on Croissants

With the perfect sweet and salty combo, these are definitely not your mama's cookies. This cookie recipe requires making the dough and letting it sit for a few days in the fridge for the flavors to marry. By doing this, once baked, the crunchy cookies take on a caramelized richness that's unique. The touch of salt and pretzels enhances the flavor and adds a terrific crunch. We loved these cookies and think you will too.

Learn how to make Not Your Mama's Cookies!

Thick, creamy, and full of flavor, this shrimp and roasted red pepper Alfredo is a wonderful summer pasta. Chunks of bell pepper are almost sweet compared to the homemade Alfredo sauce. This is the easiest Alfredo sauce we've made since it has no roux. The star of the show, though, is the succulent shrimp. A wonderful meal for any night of the week because it comes together rather quickly. We served ours with garlic knots, but a side salad would be great too.

Learn how to make Shrimp and Roasted Red Pepper Alfredo

Once cooked, the chicken thighs in this slow cooker cola chicken are extremely tender. Onions add lots of flavor to the sweet and tangy sauce. It's an easy dump-and-go dinner and the slow cooker works its magic while the chicken thighs cook. Serve with rice and a green veggie for a budget-friendly meal.

Learn how to make Slow Cooker Cola Chicken

Grab extra tomatoes at the market and add this tomato herb pie to your menu! The combination of herbs, along with the natural sweetness from the sauteed onions and tomatoes, make one fabulous meal. Basil adds a fresh summer flavor. Serve with a side salad and you have an easy summer dinner.

Learn how to make Tomato Herb Pie

A fantastic grilled chicken salad that's the perfect light but hearty meal on a hot summer day. It really is restaurant quality. Depending on what ingredients you add, you can make this as fancy or plain as you'd like. We used mixed greens to elevate the salad a bit. The toppings suggested all complement each other. We loved the bit of freshness green onion added. Brushing the chicken with butter as it grills keeps it nice and juicy. It also adds a nice flavor to the chicken breast. Follow with the suggested topics or go crazy with your own, the sliced rilled chicken is the star of this salad.

Learn how to make Grilled Chicken Salad, Restaurant Style

This chocolate cookie mint chocolate chip freeze will be a crowd-pleasing dessert on a hot summer's day. It's similar to a giant ice cream sandwich that can be sliced and served to guests. A crunchy chocolate sandwich cookie crust is paired with a creamy layer of mint chocolate chip ice cream. Then, it's topped with rich fudge sauce and whipped cream. It's a heavenly combination you won't regret trying.

Learn how to make Oreo Mint Chocolate Chip Freeze

These zucchini boats are a creative way to serve summertime's favorite vegetable. The bacon bread crumb crunch gives the zucchini a nice flavor and texture. They have a nice cheesy buttery flavor. Super hearty, they're a nice summertime dinner.

Learn how to make Cheesy Bacon Zucchini Boats

Stored in the fridge, this candy bar cake is a refreshing summer treat. The cake itself is fudge-like. Using buttermilk creates a richer, moister chocolate cake. It's a great tip to jazz up boxed cake mix. The frosting is light and not super rich with bits of Hershey chocolate bars and pecans throughout for a nice crunch. A wonderful contrast to the soft, rich cake. Easy to make, your family and friends are going to love this chocolate cake.

Learn how to make Hershey Candy Bar Cake

These pizza calzones are a fun, quick recipe for any day of the week. Using already made sauce and dough makes this a cinch to make. Shape the dough however you'd like; we had a little fun and shaped it into a U. They're filled with sauce, pepperoni, and veggies for a pop of flavor. But you can get creative with the fillings and use what your family enjoys. Garlic butter and a sprinkle of oregano and red pepper flakes is a tasty final touch. These are an easy dinner or they can be sliced for an appetizer.

Learn how to make Pizza Calzones

Have you ever had pineapple Dole whip? This tastes just like a pudding version of that with chunks of pineapple and vanilla flavor. When we first mixed this, it was a little thick and we weren't sure we go the texture right. But, once it chilled magic happened. The ingredients absorb into each other and the salad becomes the perfect cool and creamy treat. With 3 simple ingredients, it can be whipped up in a flash. This may replace traditional fruit salad at your summer cookouts.

Learn how to make Pineapple Pudding Salad

This hot fudge is going to become a staple in your fridge. The condensed milk makes this rich and irresistible. It's a thick, rich, and creamy chocolaty sauce. The texture reminds us of a caramel sauce. This would be yummy, pretty much drizzled over anything. Cheap, simple, and with very few ingredients, this hot fudge recipe is a winner!

Learn how to make Thick and Rich Hot Fudge Sauce

This cool and creamy no-bake dessert is so good. With all its layers, this version of an eclair cake reminded us of a graham cracker pudding lasagna. The peanut butter was an added flavor we loved and it also protected the crackers from becoming completely soft. A very thin layer of chocolate pudding on top is the perfect touch. If you need a great make-ahead dessert, give this recipe a try. It can really sit overnight to allow the graham crackers to soften. Delicious for a pot luck.

Learn how to make Graham Cracker Pudding

There's nothing boring about this delicious grilled chicken club sandwich. The chicken breasts are soaked in a brine, making them tender. Once grilled, the chicken breasts are juicy. They're topped with a sweet mixture of caramelized onions and apples. Then slices of smoky bacon, provolone cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes. What amps the flavor even more is the fresh, tart herbed mayonnaise on the ciabatta rolls. Fantastic!  

Learn how to make Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich

This quick summer tortellini salad is perfect for your next picnic. We enjoyed the different textures, including cheese tortellini, chunks of summer sausage and Swiss cheese, green onions, and basil. The homemade red wine vinaigrette is slightly sweet and balances out the flavors of this super easy summer salad.

Learn how to make Quick Summer Tortellini Salad

The hardest part of making this banana coconut cream pie is waiting for the pie to chill. A light and creamy coconut pudding is on top of a buttery homemade graham cracker crust. Layered between the pudding and crust are sliced bananas. Sweet and light, we topped ours with a little extra whipped topping for decoration. Even after this pie has set, the filling is soft. A slice doesn't cut beautifully, but it tastes quite good.

Learn how to make Summertime Banana Coconut Cream Pie

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