Back in June, RecipeLion held a contest to find a winning summer potluck dish and offer one lucky winner the chance to visit our test kitchen in Chicago. To enter, folks created an original summer appetizer, side dish, or dessert recipe and submitted it to us during the month of June. 10 finalists were chosen […]
When I host family and friends over the summer, I like to keep things as low-key as possible. After all, on a hot summer’s day, who wants to stand near a stove or oven? One thing I have found that helps immensely is keeping a few no-bake cake recipes at my disposal. Yes, you read […]
When you’re planning your next weekend activity, take advantage of the beautiful weather and get ready for a family picnic! Summer is my favorite season, and I’m always looking for excuses to be outside in the sunshine. These 11 Easy Mason Jar Recipes for a Picnic offer the perfect reason to do some sunbathing. They […]
The summer months are often filled with BBQs and potlucks with family and friends. Sometimes, however, these events can be difficult for someone that has dietary restrictions. We have the best solution: throw your own gluten free BBQ! Many of the recipes featured in this collection are naturally gluten free or require very few substitutions. Your […]
Cool Whip desserts always remind me of family reunions in the July heat. My grandma and great-aunts would come into the rented park shelter, toting their homemade desserts: watergate salad, jello salad, or dirt pudding. There was something about those creamy Cool Whip desserts that brought a special element to the dessert table. Maybe it […]
4th of July is just around the corner! Everyone will be decked out in their red, white, and blue best to celebrate Independence Day. Do you have your cookout menu planned yet? There are so many delicious summery foods to choose from! For 4th of July desserts, in-season fruits make the best ingredients. If you’re […]
If you’re like me, your favorite part of summer includes breaking out the grill for a family cookout. Can’t you just taste those steaks, shish kabobs, and ribs grilled to perfection? No summer party is complete without at least one irresistible grilling recipe. All of the smoky flavors and sauces are simply amazing. To really […]
No other summer desserts can compare to anything made with some sunshiny lemon. There is just something about the fresh tartness that only a little yellow lemon can bring to the dessert table. Whether it takes the form of a moist bread or a creamy pudding, adding lemon to anything immediately lightens up the flavor. […]
It’s officially swimsuit season! Are you ready to bust out your bikini? No? Well neither am I. But that won’t stop me from enjoying delicious desserts all summer long. These summer desserts are healthier than traditional desserts, so you won’t feel guilty for indulging in a sweet treat. This means that you can get swimsuit ready while also […]
Strawberry lemonade has been trending on Pinterest for a while – THANK GOODNESS. What a perfect flavor combination for refreshing summer recipes! Lemonade is the quintessential summer flavor, reminding us of those tasty lemonade carts at local fairs and cooling off by the pool with a cold drink. Combining tart lemonade with something as sweet […]
