Serve this simple grilled chicken on a warm summer's evening when you don't want to heat the kitchen and need an easy dinner. The two-ingredient chicken marinade is made with pantry ingredients you can keep handy. They add robust and tangy flavor to the chicken, but it doesn't taste like mustard. We used chicken breasts, but it would be good on any cut of chicken. 

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Once taste of this zesty French onion dip will make you never want to buy the premade stuff again. Caramelizing the onions gives them a nice flavor and brings out their sweetness. Mixed with tangy sour cream, it's a delicious dip. It does take a little time to caramelize the onions but be patient. The final product is well worth the effort. A delicious French onion dip for any party.

Learn how to make Best Ever French Onion Dip

Want a fresh, fruity, and sweet no-bake dessert for summer? Then you need to make this watermelon pie. Simple to make, it's super creamy. A graham cracker crust is used here, but you could easily switch it up with a shortbread crust. It's like summertime in every bite. We guarantee people will ask you for the recipe.

Learn how to make Creamy Watermelon Pie

Forget takeout and make this easy and delicious Kung Pao chicken at home. There's quite a kick to it. If you're sensitive to spice, skip the chili peppers and crushed red pepper. It's full of flavor and lots of texture. We loved the crunch of the peanuts along with the broccoli, mushrooms, celery, and bell pepper. The sauce coats the chunks of chicken breast and veggies for a flavor-packed dinner. Serve over white rice.

Learn how to make Easy Delicious Kung Pao Chicken

These herb-marinated shrimp will be delicious all summer long. They are filled with fresh basil, oregano, and garlic flavors. Grilling adds a slight char to the shrimp and enhances their flavor. Enjoy as a meal or a snack.

Learn how to make Herb Marinated Shrimp

This rich and creamy no-bake pie mimics the flavors of a classic banana split. The pudding filling is full of crushed pineapple and laid on top of sliced bananas in a graham cracker crust. Covered in whipped topping, the dessert is sprinkled with nuts and chocolate sauce. Adding a cherry on top makes this taste like a sundae in pie form. A wonderful no-bake dessert for summer.

Learn how to make Banana Split Pie

We loved the method for making this German cucumber salad. Slicing the cucumber very thin lets the salt draw out the natural juices. The dressing that is added is tangy, but the little bit of sugar helps to balance the flavors. Dill weed is a wonderful addition and elevates the flavors in this cucumber salad. A refreshing salad for summer.

Learn how to make German Cucumber Salad, a.k.a. Gurken Salat

If you love a Caprese salad, you'll enjoy this easy bite-size appetizer. Cherry tomatoes are sweet next to the pieces of fresh mozzarella. Basil adds its pepper flavor and makes this dish taste like summer. The combination of balsamic vinegar and olive oil is a classic dressing and brings all of the flavors together. A delicious appetizer for every summer gathering when tomatoes and basil are in season and at their peak flavor.

Learn how to make Caprese Salad Bites

Kids and young adults are going to go crazy for these homemade chicken fingers. With a light and fluffy coating, they're full of flavor. There are 3 layers of coating and each one adds a unique flavor. The ginger ale in the tempura batter gives these chicken fingers a slightly sweet taste, and we loved the results. You'll never buy frozen chicken fingers again.

Learn how to make Lee's Chicken Fingers

Follow these directions, and you'll have the perfectly brewed sweet tea that makes any Southerner proud. The tea is steeped just right and is rounded out with the perfect amount of sugar. Add a fresh slice of lemon, and you'll have a delicious glass of refreshing sweet tea for summer.

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This bacon breakfast bake is a great recipe when hosting overnight guests. It keeps you out of the kitchen, so you can spend time with company. This breakfast casserole features the ingredients of a breakfast sandwich in casserole form. It's smoky, cheesy, and delicious. We fixed this with white bread, but French would be great, too. If you love bacon, consider adding a few more slices. Everything is always better with "Just a Pinch" more bacon.

Learn how to make Bacon Breakfast Bake

This is an extremely easy way to make chicken pot pie when you want comfort food and you'll make it again and again. It has all the flavors of a creamy chicken pot pie but in an easy to make casserole. The Bisquick topping has a little bit of crunch on the outside and a pillowy soft inside. We could eat multiple plates of this dish.

Learn how to make Chicken Pot Pie Casserole

Looking for an easy summer dessert to cool you down on a hot day? This Oreo cookie ice cream dessert will hit the spot. A peanut butter Oreo crust is a delicious foundation for the creamy vanilla ice cream. Peanuts add saltiness and are a wonderful contrast to the drizzle of sweet chocolate syrup. Creamy whipped topping is the last layer for this easy-to-make summer dessert.

Learn how to make Oreo Cookie Ice Cream Dessert

This recipe does sound crazy but it's the perfect way to enjoy fresh corn this summer. Once grilled inside foil, it's wonderfully tender. Brushing with mayonnaise and sprinkling with Cajun seasoning and Parmesan cheese is salty and tangy. The flavor combination is a delicious contrast to the sweet corn.

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If you love Greek food, you'll love this creamy and tangy Tzatziki recipe. It's full of garlic flavor. Cucumbers and dill add a fresh flavor to the sauce. Combining vinegar and Greek yogurt adds a little tang. We served this Tzatziki with pita bread, but it would be delicious alongside grilled meat too.

Learn how to make Greek Cucumber Yogurt Dip "Tzatziki"

If you have an extra zucchini you need to use, make this delicious lemon zucchini cake. The shredded zucchini melts right into the homemade cake, and its light flavor complements the lemon cake. We enjoyed the fresh, tangy flavor the simple lemon glaze brings to the cake.

Learn how to make Lemon Zucchini Cake

This creamsicle cake will bring back childhood memories of buying a treat from the ice cream truck. The cake is moist and full of orange flavor. The topping is creamy with a touch of orange flavor mixed with vanilla - the classic creamsicle flavor. Refreshing, this cake is perfect for any summer gathering.

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Sweet fresh corn, smoky bacon, and spicy red pepper flakes make this corn chowder extremely flavorful. It's also filled with chunks of potatoes, onions, and bell pepper. We served it with a toasted baguette that soaked up the creamy broth. When fresh corn is available, it's a must-make comfort food.

Learn how to make Sweet Corn Chowder

This frozen strawberry cake is a nostalgic dessert that's a must during the summer. It turns store-bought ingredients into a fantastic dessert for summer parties. Strawberry gelatin mixed with softened vanilla ice cream gives this dessert a strawberries and cream vibe. Chunks of angel food cake are also folded in. Once frozen, the texture is similar to a mousse. If you add blueberries, you'll have an easy red, white, and blue patriotic-themed dessert.

Learn how to make Linda's Frozen Strawberry Cake

Mel's BLT dinner salad incorporates the elements of a BLT sandwich, mixes them with creamy dressing and pasta to create a fantastic pasta salad. Smoky bacon adds crunch and makes the cherry tomatoes taste even sweeter. They, along with bits of lettuce and elbow pasta, are mixed with a creamy and tangy mayonnaise-based dressing. This would be perfect alongside grilled chicken for a summer dinner. The salad alone could be a light meal on a hot day.

Learn how to make Mel's BLT Dinner Salad

This rich and creamy no-bake pie is super easy to throw together but you'd never know it when you taste it. The cream cheese and Cool Whip give this pie a richness that almost mimics a cheesecake. Coconut and pineapple add their summery tropical feel. Made in minutes, this a delicious summertime dessert.

Learn how to make Million Dollar Pie With Cream Cheese

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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