
Pineapple Coleslaw
It’s rich. It’s juicy. It’s sweet. Pineapple coleslaw is the tropical twist that has been missing from picnics and backyard...
Mock Ham Salad Sandwiches
"MY MAMA'S sandwich filling tastes good whether you make it with ham or bologna. I loved it when I was...
Grandma’s Strawberry Shortcake
I can still taste the juicy berries piled over warm biscuits and topped with a dollop of fresh whipped cream....

Kahlua Dream Bars
I always double this recipe so everyone gets a piece. For a glaze with deeper flavor, use 1 ounce unsweetened...

Mom’s Gelatin Fruit Salad
My mom found this recipe many years ago and has since handed it down to me and my sisters. It...

Jalapeno Burgers with Gorgonzola
On a whim, we mixed homemade jalapeno jam into ground beef patties, then topped the burgers with caramelized onions and...

Summertime Tomato Salad
My crazy good salad has cherry tomatoes, squash and blueberries together in one bowl. Then I layer on the flavor...


Bomb Pop Cookies
The sound of the ice cream truck has even my husband running out to the curb with money in hand....

Burgers with Spicy Dill Salsa
When I make burgers or hot dogs for boating or barbecues, I do a take-along topping that tastes like relish...

Root Beer Apple Baked Beans
All nine men in our family love roughing it outdoors. My beans with bacon and apples is a "must "...

Green Beans and Radish Salad with Tarragon Pesto
Whichever way my garden grows, I usually build my salad with green beans, radishes and a pesto made with tarragon....

Grilled Spicy Corn on the Cob
During a family picnic, we added jalapenos and hot pepper sauce to our homegrown corn. Now we spice up the...

Roasted Grape Tomatoes
Everyone loves this mouthwatering starter with just a few ingredients. We appreciate that it’s a fast, simple way to use...
Real Southern Fried Chicken
As a Yankee originally from Vermont, I didn't know one fried chicken from another. They all seemed pretty much the...

Grilled Skirt Steak
This grilled skirt steak gets its tender, buttery texture from an overnight marinade and its crisp, charred exterior from the...


Grilled Green Beans
If you don't know that you can cook green beans outdoors, take note of this recipe for grilled green beans....
Lemony Shrimp & Tomatoes
I created this recipe for my family because they love grilled shrimp. I love it because it's quick, delicious and...

Barbecue Bacon Burger
This fantastic barbecue bacon burger has it all: melted cheese, tangy barbecue sauce, crispy bacon and thick onion rings. A...
Mom’s Maple-Apple Pie
Mom's apple pie might be a cliché, but others have tried and failed to rival my mom's recipe. My siblings...

Layered Grilled Corn Salad
This has been a go-to dish for me throughout the years. It's great as a side or can be served...

Coleslaw with Poppy Seed Dressing
This is the kind of salad you can keep in the fridge for a couple days and it just gets...

Minted Beet Salad
We have neighbors who share vegetables from their garden, and every year my husband and I look forward to their...

Black Bean Chip & Dip Burgers
I finally invented a healthy quinoa burger that wasn't dry and crumbly or really boring. These fit the bill—even my...

Red, White & Blue Berry Trifle
This luscious trifle tastes best if made the day before serving. Keep additional berries on hand for decoration. —Kaia McShane,...

Minty Watermelon Salad
My 4-year-old twin grandchildren love to cook in the kitchen with me. Last summer, the three of us were experimenting...

Strawberry Lemonade Smoothie
We love the perfect blend of sweet and citrus in this refreshing smoothie. It's so easy to throw together, I...

Strawberry Gelato
Our contest-winning strawberry gelato is an easy and luscious summer dessert, and a perfect way to use ripe berries!

Grilled Peaches & Pound Cake
Brush up on grilling dessert with fresh peaches and pound cake! Store-bought cake makes it quick to prepare, and the...

Grilled Sausages with Summer Vegetables
After 30 years of camping, we've come up with an arsenal of surefire recipes. Our grilled sausage with veggies would...