Best Summer Recipes For A Family Reunion - Food.com (2024)

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The Best Pasta Salad

"I take this salad everywhere I go for potlucks, especially in the summer months. It's always a huge hit!"

-Chef Doozer

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Grilled Corn on the Cob

"Never grilled corn before, had always boiled it and added flavour afterwards. This is simple, easy, quick, delicious, and how I will make my corn from now on."

-jessi_hitchen

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Grape Salad

"This is an excellent dish especially for a party because you can make it the night before!"

-teresadar

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Easy Guacamole

You can't go wrong with chips and guac, and this one's ready in 15 minutes.

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Frito Corn Salad

"So simple, but so good. I was looking for something other than potato salad or coleslaw to serve at a BBQ, and was very happy I tried this recipe."

-Kathy

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German Potato Salad

"This is by far the best German potato salad ever! It's simple, fairly quick and delicious!"

-justenuff

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Creamy Coleslaw

"I have been trying for years to make coleslaw like this. Creamy, sweet, with just a slight tang. This is so easy to make, it's ridiculous."

-Mark H.

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Sweet Potato Cornbread

"I have made this recipe twice now — once with sweet potatoes and once with canned pumpkin puree. Both turned out really great although I think the sweet potato flavor shines through a bit more than the pumpkin."

-londongavchick

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Baked Beans

"Loved the combination of flavors. I have been on a quest to find a great baked bean recipe. I upped the mustard and onions a little."

-Lavender Lynn

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Strawberry Shortcake

"The only change I made was I bought frozen strawberries instead of fresh. I made the angel food cake instead of store bought. My family loved it!"

-ataoipu

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Pico De Gallo

When your chips need a buddy, this 10-minute pico is the perfect companion.

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Watermelon Cake

"This was so fun to watch our daughter make! She's 16 and really getting into cooking, especially desserts!"

-Chef PotPie

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Cherry Tomato Salad

"This is an excellent, simple, tasty recipe. I usually add cucumbers to the salad, which blend nicely with all the other flavors."

-Bolistoli

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"This was great! The only change I made, due to what I had on hand, was to use Hidden Valley Fiesta Ranch. I think it only improved an already awesome recipe. Thank you!"

-Janice in SC

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"This was so easy to make and so fresh. I can see us serving this with many types of food.”

-Jostlori

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Watermelon Lemonade

"Cool and oh-so-refreshing! Perfect for a hot summer day."

-ratherbeswimmin

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Heirloom Tomato Panzanella

"This is one of our favorite summer meals. You can add just about anything to this: olives, artichoke hearts, scallions, etc. Allowing this to sit for 20-30 minutes really makes a difference!"

-PJ1971

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Dorito Taco Salad

"I have been using this recipe sans beans for several years. I use nacho flavored Doritos, break them up & mix them in with the salad just as I'm getting ready to serve it. As you say, it's always a hit and seldom is any left."

-Kay P.

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Shrimp Fried Rice Cups

"Finally, a shrimp fried rice recipe to-go! These are so fun for parties! Its such a great way to use up leftover rice!"

-Jonathan Melendez

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Watermelon Popsicles

"A cool summer treat for the kids, It looks like wedges of watermelon when done!"

-2Bleu

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Macaroni Salad

"Simple salad but by far one of the best macaroni recipes I have ever tasted."

-Scatuace27

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"Great pasta salad! I always get a ton of compliments on it. Just made it recently with a greek dressing and tastes just as good."

-INeedaChef

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Buffalo Wing Dip

"A crowd pleaser, even with light cheeses and light ranch! I love the lime flavor!"

-FLKeysJen

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Orzo Salad

"This was a great salad, especially the more it marinated. Great for taking in my lunch to work!"

-Family-Chefs

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Banana Pudding

"This is sort of banana tiramisu - very soft and yummy."

-alenafoodphoto

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Key Lime Pie

"This was a major hit! I made my own graham cracker crust and added a touch of cinnamon which was really nice with the key lime."

-kate.griswold