"This is a refreshing summer drink to enjoy on those lazy dog days of summer," reports Kathy Kittell from her home in Lenexa, Kansas. With the simple syrup in the fridge, it's a breeze to stir up this thirst-quenching beverage by the glass or pitcher. Skip links
These onions are so delicious, we prepare them all year long—on the grill in summer, or in an oven preheated to 350° for the same amount of time in winter. A small salad, a slice of bread, these grilled onions, and you've got a great light meal. —Mary Bilke, Eagle River, Wisconsin Skip links
This Creamy Sweet Corn Pasta Salad is bursting at the seams with flavor and it's sure to be a hit at any BBQ or potluck! Hi guys! It's July already? It's July already. Holy crap, it's July already! I think of July as the heart of Summer. It also happens to be my birthday so it's just a special month to me. I like to slow things down in July because May and June seem to wear this mama down. Let's just say, I barely
Thank you Flatout for sponsoring this Avocado Caprese Chicken Wraps post.  All opinions are my own.15 MINUTE fresh and bright Avocado Caprese Chicken Wraps are your favorite summer salad in easy, portable deeeelicious wrap form! These phenomenal wraps are loaded with pre-roasted balsamic chicken, juicy tomatoes, milky mozzarella, creamy avocados, crunchy romaine, fresh basil and crispy bacon all cocooned in a soft flatbread for the ultimate healthy, satisfying lunch/dinner or grab and go beach/picnic/road trip meal!Avocado Caprese Chicken Wraps Recipe VideoÂ
The BEST Grilled Lemon Dijon Chicken - only 7 ingredients! This chicken is seriously delicious! We ate this two days in a row! Chicken, soy sauce, lemon, dijon mustard, olive oil, Worcestershire, garlic and pepper. Marinate overnight for maximum flavor. Leftovers are great on top of a salad, tossed in pasta or in a sandwich wrap. A MUST for your next cookout! #grilling #grilledchicken #chicken #grill
During summer, I use the barbecue grill often. Food just tastes better, and cleanup is much easier. This recipe is a delicious way to dress up plain hamburgers. Skip links
BBQ Baked Beans with Bacon are my favorite summer side dish. This delicious homemade baked bean casserole is simple & goes with all the best BBQ foods.
“These onions are a summer requirement for our family. We enjoy the caramelized onions and garlic over steak or on their own.” —Raeann Van Arsdall, Corvallis, Oregon Skip links
An Asian-style marinade flavors this tender grilled steak from Isabel Fowler of Fairbanks, Alaska. It's an ideal summer entree, but you can enjoy it year-round...just broil it indoors instead. Skip links
Tortillas packed with chicken, mango and blue cheese make a light appetizer to welcome the summer season. We double or triple the ingredients for parties. —Josee Lanzi, New Port Richey, Florida Skip links
My friend Mary served these lovely appetizers at a summer gathering several years ago, and I adapted it a bit to my taste. It's a great August recipe when tomatoes and herbs are at their freshest! —Susan Wilson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Skip links
When Mom makes chicken, this is the way we like it prepared. It's juicy, has great barbecue flavor and makes a big batch, so it's perfect for a summer picnic and family reunions. -Brenda Beachy Belvidere, Tennessee Skip links
We grow blackberries on our farm that our family enjoys in pies, jams, jellies and cobblers. I love to pull them out of the freezer in January and make this recipe for blackberry cobbler to enjoy summer's sweetness. —Lori Daniels, Beverly, West Virginia Skip links
