Top Summer Recipes
This roundup of top summer recipes is a way to say farewell to summertime while continuing to savor its bounty into fall and beyond. These are the top recipes that people visited on my blog this summer, alongside some perennial family favorites.
Some of these recipes, like tender, juicy pork chops, are perfect in any season. Favorites like the red pepper jelly and squash relish allow us to taste the flavors of summer throughout the fall and winter months.
Every single dish here is incredibly tasty and easy to make! And ingredients like zucchini, cucumbers, sweet corn, juicy peaches, basil, and other fresh herbs keep meals healthy and fresh. Hope you’ll let me know in the comments which ones you try.
Stacy Lyn's Top Summer Recipes
With the best dry rub spices and my grilling tips, you'll get the perfect rack of ribs.
A crispy, juicy smash burger hot off the grill is a family favorite.
I'm happy to see this recipe was one of my most popular this summer. It is truly the best way I've found to cook tender, juicy pork chops.
Granny Gray style with a buttermilk marinade: in my experience, there is no better Southern fried chicken.
A fish fry with a zesty sauce, fresh lemon or lime, and a side of hush puppies is perfect for fall as well as summer celebrations.
Summer Sides
Whether you get your squash from the garden or the grocery store, this casserole is an easy, cheesy side for holidays and any other occasion.
This southern staple is tart, crunchy, and versatile. Dip them in sauce or pile them on a burger!
On a hot day, this crisp cucumber and tomato salad makes the perfect light side.
Condiments
Preserve those red jalapeños in a spicy-sweet jelly to enjoy all fall and winter. Dab on crackers, add to sandwiches and cookies, and even use as a meat glaze.
Can those juicy tomatoes as salsa to enjoy them all year long. This salsa is one of my staples -- it's always in my refrigerator to serve with chips, tortillas, veggies, and more.
Summer Desserts
This coconut cream pie is a family favorite all year round. The custard base is also the start of many other luscious desserts.
This is a cool, no-bake summer pie with just a few simple ingredients.
The sweetness of this simple, no-bake summer recipe brings to mind ambrosia.
Fresh key limes and zesty cream cheese lime icing make this cake a zingy, festive treat for almost any occasion.
