Sizzle savor celebrate: 17 summer birthday recipes

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Crank up the flavor with our guide to the best summer birthday recipes. Dive into a world of vibrant main dishes, creative desserts, and smoky barbecue delights to make your next birthday bash unforgettable.

Raspberry Lemon Cheesecake.
Raspberry Lemon Cheesecake. Photo credit: Recipes From Leftovers.

Keto Bacon Fathead Pizza Dough Recipe

Keto Bacon Fathead Pizza with fresh basil leaves.
Bacon Fathead Pizza Dough Recipe. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

This best homemade Keto Bacon Fathead Pizza Dough Recipe is super simple and done in no time, using fathead dough without cream cheese. This low-carb, gluten-free, grain-free, and diabetic friendly keto pizza is a great summer birthday main dish.
Get the Recipe: Keto Bacon Fathead Pizza Dough Recipe

Bunless Bacon Burger

Burger without a bun with green sauce.
Bunless Bacon Keto Burger. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

This juicy Bunless Bacon Keto Burger, one of the best ground beef keto recipes for the grilling season, will fully replace your keto fast food craving in addition to the stuffed bacon inside. So good and a delicious summer birthday BBQ burger.
Get the Recipe: Bunless Bacon Burger

Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake with Greek Yogurt

Lemon cheesecake with raspberry sauce on a plate.
Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake with Greek Yogurt. Photo credit: Recipes from Leftovers.

Need a lighter dessert to serve for a summer birthday? Try this lemon raspberry cheesecake made with Greek yogurt. It’s a perfect hot weather alternative for a birthday dessert. Delicious!
Get the Recipe: Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake with Greek Yogurt

Condensed Milk Dinner Rolls

Condensed milk dinner rolls in pan.
Condensed milk dinner rolls. Photo credit: An Off Grid Life.

Everyone love these sweet rolls, made with condensed milk. They’re fluffy and light and perfect served with ribs, steak, or your favorite grilled meats. Make them ahead of time and take them to a summer birthday barbecue or potluck dinner.
Get the Recipe: Condensed Milk Dinner Rolls

Coca Cola Cake

Chocolate coca cola cake on a white plate topped with ice cream and a cherry.
Coca Cola Cake. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Make this with unconventional yet delicious dessert for a birthday gal or guy. The Coca-Cola gives the cake an extra moist and rich texture while adding a fun twist to the classic chocolate cake. Perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth, this cake is a testament to the fact that you’re never too old for a soda-inspired treat!
Get the Recipe: Coca Cola Cake

Cheesy Crack Chicken Casserole

Chicken casserole with baked cheese inside a white dish.
Cheesy Crack Chicken Casserole. Photo credit: Best Clean Eating.

The Cheesy Crack Chicken Casserole Recipe enriched with broccoli, bacon, and ranch is a great one-pot meal for the whole family to enjoy as a smaller birthday meal. Put together in just a few minutes, and this creamy deliciousness will be your family favorite.
Get the Recipe: Cheesy Crack Chicken Casserole

Steak Kabobs

steak kabobs with peppers and onions on a cutting board with sauce and plates in the background.
Steak Kabobs. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These tasty skewers are a meat-lover’s dream and just perfect for a summer birthday dinner BBQ. Tender, juicy steak paired with vibrant veggies, all grilled to perfection, and a fantastic way to show the birthday girl or boy some love.
Get the Recipe: Steak Kabobs

Twice Baked Potatoes

Twice baked potatoes with bacon and cheese on a plate.
Twice Baked Potatoes. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

With their creamy interior and crispy skin, these indulgent potatoes are a surefire way to win over everyone’s heart (and stomach). They’re an elevated take on a classic comfort food that pair perfectly with any meaty main. It’s a treat that screams special occasion, and what better occasion than a summer birthday get-together?
Get the Recipe: Twice Baked Potatoes

Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

corn on the cob in a green corn dish in front of an air fryer.
Air Fryer Corn on the Cob. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Add a bit of summer flavor to your birthday dinner with this air fryer corn on the cob. The air fryer gives it a beautifully roasted flavor that’s as good (if not better) as traditional grilling. It’s an easy, hands-off side dish that your guests will love, and it frees up your grill for the main event.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

Heavenly chocolate tart with almonds

chocolate tart sliced into pieces
Heavenly chocolate tart with almonds. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Try a new birthday cake tradition with a Healthy Dark Chocolate Tart. Made with velvety dark chocolate and wholesome ingredients, it’s a true chocolate lover’s dream.
Get the Recipe: Heavenly chocolate tart with almonds

Hoisin Spare Ribs

A pile of hoisin glazed spare ribs with rice in the background.
Instant Pot Ribs. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Instant Pot spare ribs are super tender with an irresistible savory-sweet hoisin glaze. Pressure cooking makes them fall-off-the-bone tender! Drench them with a hoisin-based barbecue sauce and then finish them with high heat—under the broiler, in the air fryer, or on the grill.
Get the Recipe: Hoisin Spare Ribs

Grilled Chile Lime Chicken

Grilled and sliced chile lime chicken on a white plate.
Grilled Chile Lime Chicken. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This Chile Lime Grilled Chicken is an easy and delicious dish pairing the flavors of lime, chile, and sea salt with juicy, flavorful grilled chicken! It’s a perfect summer dinner.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Chile Lime Chicken

Turkey Smash Burgers

Turkey smash burger topped with onions, tomato, and lettuce on a wooden cutting board.
Turkey Smash Burger. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This delicious turkey smash burgers recipe is the best I’ve ever tasted. Turkey patties are smashed onto a hot cast iron skillet to produce a caramelized exterior that’s crisp, savory, and delicious.
Get the Recipe: Turkey Smash Burgers

Chocolate Beer Cake

A slice of chocolate cake on a white plate.
Chocolate Beer Cake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Did you know chocolate and beer pair well together, especially when you combine them both in this delicious Beer Cake? This rich, chocolaty cake with infused malty flavors from the stout beer will definitely excite your taste buds, oh and the creamy ganache glaze is silky and smooth. Add this to your birthday cake list!
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Beer Cake

Baked Jalapeno Popper Pinwheels

Jalapeno popper pinwheels on a silver trays.
Jalapeno Popper Pinwheels. Photo Credit: One Hot Oven.

These Baked Jalapeno Popper Roll-Ups are a favorite bite-size tortilla pinwheel filled with everything we love in a classic popper; cream cheese, fresh jalapenos, and crispy bacon. A new addition to our birthday dinner favorites menu.
Get the Recipe: Baked Jalapeno Popper Pinwheels

The no-fail way to make smoked brisket

Platter of smoked brisket with bread and pickles.
Smoked brisket. Photo credit: Girls Can Grill.

The most comprehensive guide to making no-fail smoked brisket from a champion pitmaster. Includes steps for every type of grill.
Get the Recipe: The no-fail way to make smoked brisket

Cookie Crumb Peach Cobbler

Cookie Crumb Peach Cobbler in a baking dish.
Cookie Crumb Peach Cobbler. Photo credit: An Off Grid Life.

Make this cookie crumb peach cobbler with canned peaches and crushed cookie crumbs for a tasty alternative to a traditional summer birthday cake. Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Get the Recipe: Cookie Crumb Peach Cobbler

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