Looking for refreshing and delicious recipe ideas for your summer get-togethers? You’ll find everything you need, from fruity cocktails to light and healthy salads. Impress your guests with these tried-and-true favorites that are perfect for any outdoor BBQ or pool party.
Mouth-Watering Dishes for Outside Eating
Discover delicious and refreshing recipes perfect for the summer! From cocktails and salads to grilling favorites, find your perfect summer meal here.
BBQ Boneless Chicken Thighs
These juicy BBQ boneless chicken thighs will take your grill to the next level! They are perfectly seasoned and grilled to perfection.
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Santa Fe Salad For One
Salads are the perfect option for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. This Santa Fe Salad is light, refreshing, and full of flavor. It’s also a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey.
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Crock Pot Chili For Two
When you are craving something hearty, this crock pot chili for two is the perfect dish. The best part is that it can be made ahead and left to cook until you are ready to eat.
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Salmon Salad
Treat yourself to a delicious, healthy meal with the best salmon salad recipe! This flavorful dish is simple to prepare with fresh ingredients.
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Strawberry Spinach Smoothie
Want an cool and refreshing snack? A smoothie with strawberry and spinach is a healthy choice that will tantalize your taste buds.
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Chopped Greek-Style Salad
Treat yourself and your special someone to a delicious chopped Greek salad for two! It’s easy to assemble and can be served as a side or main course.
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Marshmallow Fruit Salad
In search of a light, sweet, and refreshing dessert? Try this easy marshmallow fruit salad with Cool Whip. It takes just minutes to prepare.
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Radish Salad
Give this Polish-style radish salad a try for a fresh and crunchy side dish that is easy to prepare. Combined with dill, cottage cheese, and sour cream, the tart little root vegetables transform into a tasty treat.
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Oreo Mousse Cake
If you have a sweet tooth, you are going to love the flavor combination of a no-bake Oreo mousse cake. Sweet, creamy and chocolaty, this cake has all of the elements that make a perfect dessert
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Broccoli Salad
Packed full of crunchy vegetables and savory bacon, this broccoli salad with bacon is sure to be a hit. It is an easy, delicious side dish for any meal.
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Pineapple Banana Smoothie
A delicious and healthy smoothie made with fresh fruit and yogurt. This pineapple banana smoothie is perfect for breakfast or a snack!
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Green Bean Tomato Salad
A fresh and flavorful side dish perfect for summer is green bean tomato salad. Not only is this delicious salad easy to prepare, but it also contains healthy ingredients that will make you feel great after eating it.
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Single-Serve Peach Cobbler
This easy peach cobbler recipe for one person is the perfect size to bake in a toaster oven or air fryer when you’re craving something sweet, but don’t want to make a big batch. Top it with
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Cookies and Cream Mousse
It only takes a few minutes to make these creamy and delicious 2-ingredient cookies and cream mousse desserts! The classic flavor combination will delight both kids and adults alike.
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Zucchini Bruschetta
Are you looking for a unique and delicious appetizer to make your next gathering even more special? Give this delectable zucchini bruschetta recipe a try! You can even roast them on the grill.
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Chocolate Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies
Treat yourself to a delicious snack with these easy chocolate oatmeal no-bake cookies! Perfect for when you’re short on time and craving something sweet.
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Air Fryer Strawberries
You can have delicious air-fried strawberries in no time. All you need is an air fryer and fresh sliced berries. Not only are these sweet treats full of flavor, but they are also incredibly portable for summer road trips.
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Chicken Kabobs with Lemon & Oregano
Fire up your grill and put the kabobs on to cook! Tender, juicy chicken gets marinated in lemon and oregano first, and every bite is delish!
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Cherry Crumb Bars
Fresh cherries in the summer make the best desserts. These fresh cherry crumb bars are a snap to throw together and perfect for any occasion.
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Homemade Smoky Baked Beans
Homemade baked beans are so much easier to make than you think. And the flavor you get compared to what you have when you open a can? You will fall in love with these sweet and smoky beans and never go back!
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No Bake Blueberry Cheesecake
Craving something sweet but don’t want to heat up the kitchen? Try this No Bake Blueberry Cheesecake recipe that’s loaded with juicy blueberries and velvety yogurt filling. Perfect for summer gatherings or when you need a quick and fuss-free dessert fix.
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Beer Boiled Brats
Bratwurst is a summer classic, and it’s even better when you make beer boiled brats. They are incredibly juicy and so flavorful. It’s a grilling win every time.
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Strawberry Mimosas
Strawberry Mimosas just make summer brunch so rosy! These sparkling pink mimosas taste so bright and fresh, the perfect way to toast the warm weather.
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Chocolate Ripple Cheesecake
Indulge in a chocolate lover’s dream with this Chocolate Ripple Cheesecake recipe! Decadent layers of creamy cheesecake and rich chocolate combine to create a dessert that’s sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.
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Grilled Corn On The Cob
Don’t let summer pass you by without grilling sweet corn. Corn on the Cob on the Grill cooked in the husk is a summertime side dish that’s easy to make and always a favorite.
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Cucumber Tomato Bites
These Cucumber Tomato Bites are a quick, easy, and delicious low-carb vegetarian appetizer recipe that you can whip together in less than 30 minutes!
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Warm German Potato Salad with Bacon
Prepare for a flavor explosion with this traditional German Potato Salad. Imagine warm, comforting potatoes, crispy bacon, and a dressing that’s rich, bright, and oh-so-delicious.
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Shirazi Salad
Shirazi Salad is the perfect summertime salad. There’s no mayo in it so no worries about the heat, and it’s light, refreshing, crunchy, and delicious!
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White Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Prepare delicious White Chocolate Covered Strawberries for Valentine’s day, Mother’s day, or any special occasion. These easy white chocolate dipped strawberries are done in no time and would make your dessert tray even more special.
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Chicken Taco Wraps
These chicken taco wraps are quick and easy to make with leftover rotisserie chicken. There’s no cooking involved, which means you don’t heat up your house to enjoy this cool and flavorful wrap.
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Stuffed Caprese Chicken Hasselback
Looking for an easy, low carb delicious chicken dinner? Try this delicious Hasselback chicken recipe, which features juicy chicken breast stuffed with tomatoes and mozzarella. This hasselback chicken is an easy meal don in no time.
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Mango Custard
Mango custard is a simple no bake dessert that is smooth and rich and creamy and yet surprisingly few calories. It’s the perfect way to cool off with a light desert.
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Creamy Dill Cucumber Onion Salad
This Creamy Dill Cucumber Onion Salad is made with sour cream and mayo and is crisp, light, refreshing, and can be made and served in only 30 minutes. It’s a perfect family dinner side dish when you need to quickly get dinner on the table.
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Frozen Peach Daiquiri
Frozen Peach Daiquiris are like summer in a glass. These are a true summer delight — a refreshing cocktail full of fresh peachy flavor.
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No-Bake Strawberry Shortcakes
Try this easy recipe for No-Bake Strawberry Shortcakes that are filled with beautiful, ruby-red juicy berries and topped with strawberry whipped cream for a perfect summertime dessert.
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Kefta Kebabs
Forget the same old burgers, these kefta kebabs are a perfect choice. They’re easy to make and filled with flavor. This is a winner, so be ready to share the recipe.
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Chocolate Covered Oreo Ice Cream Bites
These creamy and crunchy Chocolate Covered Oreo Ice Cream Bites are the ultimate no-bake dessert, they look so fancy, but they are so easy to make with just five ingredients for a delicious frozen treat.
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Arugula Caprese Salad
This caprese salad with arugula has cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, fresh basil leaves, and a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic reduction. It’s a perfect summer salad you’re going to love!
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Frozen Strawberry Lemonade
This creamy frozen strawberry lemonade is the summer drink you’ve been looking for. It’s sweet and tart and smooth to drink with a little pop of fizz. It’s sure to be a fan favorite in your house.
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Grilled Vegetables
Grilling? Don’t forget about the veggies! These grilled veg are the perfect side dish to just about anything!
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Lemon Marinated Chicken
Chicken on the grill is so delicious and juicy. It’s even better when you mix it with this simple lemon marinade for more flavor. Go ahead and skewer it with your favorite veggies for a delicious summer meal everyone will love.
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Beet Cucumber Salad with Feta and Dill
This beet and cucumber salad with feta and dill is packed with sweet, savory, earthy, tangy, and salty flavors. Crunchy cucumbers, tender cooked beets, and a fresh lemon vinaigrette combine to create a delicious beet salad you’ll crave.
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Smoked Beef Kabobs
Fire up your smoker and make something that’s not only fun to prepare but delicious to eat! These meaty kabobs get the VIP treatment with a kiss of smoke and they’re so tender and so good!
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Frozen Margaritas
Summer calls for frozen margaritas, the best kind of margarita! Grab your favorite tequila and your blender to whip up some icy, restaurant-style margs at home.
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Mexican Street Corn Salad
Perfect with anything off the grill or the smoker, this flavor-packed salad is cool, crispy, refreshing, and oh-so-good!
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Strawberry Lemonade Icebox Cake
Strawberries and lemon are so refreshing, and they’re absolutely deliicous in this quick and simple recipe for an icebox cake. It’s so satisfying and pretty, too!
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Tajin Cucumber Boats With Lime Juice
These Tajin Cucumber Boats With Lime Juice are low-carb, keto-friendly, gluten-free, and can easily be made dairy-free! They are light, refreshing, full of flavor, and can be made in only 5 minutes.
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