
Grilled Bean Burgers
These juicy veggie patties have major flavor with cumin, garlic and a little chili powder. They hold their own against...

Colorful Corn ‘n’ Bean Salad
This quick recipe couldn’t be easier…the liquid from the corn relish becomes a ready-made dressing! And because there’s no mayo,...

Caribbean Crabmeat Salad
This tart, sweet salad adds a delightful blend of colors and flavors to any table. —Patrisha Thompson,
Sterling, Colorado

Pea ‘n’ Peanut Salad
Even people who don't like peas love this crunchy recipe, including my own children. I love the fact that it's...

Antipasto Picnic Salad
Everybody just loves this tempting antipasto salad full of meats, veggies and pasta. It goes together in no time, serves...

Herbed Barbecued Chicken
Garlic, rosemary, sage and thyme help season the marinade for this moist, tender chicken. A friend gave me the recipe...

Beer Dip
Beer dip combines all the best things for party food: a creamy dip, ranch dressing, lots of cheese and, of...

Fruity Cereal Bars
With dried apples and cranberries, these crispy cereal bars are perfect for snacks or brown-bag lunches. —Giovanna Kranenberg, Cambridge, Minnesota

Grilled Summer Vegetable Medley
This side dish is our favorite way to fix summer vegetables. Cleanup is a breeze because it cooks in foil....
Cajun Shrimp Skewers
Fresh herbs and Cajun seasoning enhance these delicious shrimp, accompanied by a spicy Cajun butter sauce. You can serve them...

Chicken and Asparagus Kabobs
These Asian-flavored kabobs, served with a tasty dipping sauce, are special enough to make for guests at your next backyard...

Bacon-Wrapped Seafood Skewers
With a little kick from cayenne, these scrumptious kabobs will be the hit of your next barbecue. The crunchy bacon...
Curried Pork & Orange Kabobs
I love the sweet flavor of red, yellow and orange peppers. I always go for these in the summer when...

Thai Steak Skewers
With one bite of these slightly spicy kabobs, you'll feel like you took a trip to the orient. Combining peanut...

Barbecue Jack Chicken
Pepper Jack cheese from the deli and bottled barbecue sauce are all you need to dress up these simple grilled...

Tomato Bacon Cups
These savory biscuits have a flavorful tomato and bacon filling. “I got the recipe at a friend’s house one Thanksgiving,”...
Sweet and Tangy Ranch Beans
This sweet and tangy side dish uses lots of convenient canned goods, so it’s a snap to throw together. The...

Lemon Oatmeal Sugar Cookies
My grandmother always made these cookies for us for Christmas, and now I have inherited that task. I make them...

Portobello Burgers
These grilled portobello mushroom burgers from Theresa Sabbagh of Winston-Salem, North Carolina taste like the classic with a meatless twist.

Salmon with Fruit Salsa
Salmon is readily available cut into skinless and boneless fillets or into steaks. You can use either in this recipe.


Antipasto Pasta Salad
Bring together bold Italian flavors in one bowl with this antipasto pasta salad.

Sour Cream Cranberry Bars
A filling made with dried cranberries is layered between a buttery crust and a golden crumb topping in these flavorful...

Butterscotch Fruit Dip
If you like the sweetness of butterscotch chips, you'll enjoy this warm rum-flavored fruit dip. I serve it with apple...

Chunky Tomato Salsa
This chunky tomato salsa is easy to throw together, with chopped vegetables added for color and crunch. It can be...

Raspberry Cheese Spread
"A party guest brought this attractive appetizer to our home, and we fell in love with it," says Jane Montgomery...

Calico Corn Salsa
"A friend gave me the recipe for this colorful salsa...and when I took it to a luncheon, everyone loved it,"...

Southern Barbecued Chicken
Nothing says Texas like outdoor grilling. And summer is a prime time for patio picnics featuring my barbecued chicken. Guests...
Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Jalapenos
Sunday is grill-out day for my husband, Cliff, and these bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers are one of his specialties. We usually...

Seafood Brochettes
Flavorful seafood shines in an easy-to-grill entree. A mild chive butter is an awesome accompaniment.—Nella Parker, Hersey, Michigan