American summer recipes

The Best Burger Ever

This a delicious recipe for hearty, juicy grilled cheeseburgers.

Strawberry Chicken with Feta

To make the balsamic reduction: Bring the vinegar to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Turn the heat to low and reduce to 1/3 to…

Peach Cobbler

This is a great old fashioned cobbler recipe defiantly worth the extra effort. My family enjoys this in their own unique ways. My hubby enjoys his…

Pancakes à la Elvis

Reece's Peanut Butter Cup Cupcakes

Prosciutto Cups with Eggs, Cheese and Creamy Leeks/Bell Peppers

A meal in an edible cup. Crispy prosciutto cups filled with a layer of creamy leeks & red bell peppers,…

Shrimp & Shell Pasta Salad

A light summer luncheon salad with a yogurt dill dressing. Serve as the main attraction or as a side dish. Substitute light sour cream for the…

Zucchini Chocolate Cake

If there's a most-requested recipe for my year this would be it. Mini-chocolate chips and chopped pecans serve as the "frosting" for this cake. I…

Sauerkraut and Sausage Casserole

I found this in the Lititz Church of the Brethren Cookbook credited to Helen Forry. I love sauerkraut and this…

Black Bean with Cilantro Spread / Dip

A quick-to-fix spread/dip to serve for a party or tailgate, or use as a vegetarian lunch entree with pita bread…

Deli-Style Imitation Crab Seafood Salad

Imitation crab (surimi) is the base ingredient of deli-style seafood salad. It can be found in the fresh or…

Blueberry & Almond Brunch Slaw

About to make a small amount of coleslaw one day an inspiration came to me to make a fruited version with blueberries. But then I couldn’t stop at…

Mary's Sugar Cookies*

An easy rolled sugar cookies with creamy icing to enjoy for any holiday. Make them as shamrocks for March 17, hearts for valentines, pumpkins for…

Make-over Spaghetti & Shrimp Salad

Originally mayo was the dressing for this salad recipe from a friend long ago, but I decided to give it a…

Tarragon Chicken with Mushrooms

Simple to prepare, Tarragon Chicken with Mushrooms makes a nice weeknight or Sunday dinner. This version is lighter than the creamy-sauce ones, but…