American summer recipes added by professional chefs

Custard Creme

This is a dessert that knows no bounds! You can just about do anything with a great custard in your dessert repetoire. Use it in a dish with fresh…

Skinny Sliders with Caramelized Onions, Yum!

Minimizing is the new super-sizing and these little sliders are terrific. No need to heat up the barbecue…

Raspberry Chicken

Herb Talapia with Garlic

Homemade Watermelon Lemonade, the Perfect Summer Sipper…

Sweet, juicy, watermelons are everywhere this time of year. Many of us wouldn’t trade a slice of ice cold…

Super Chicken Salad

Not your typical chicken salad. Great use for leftover grilled chicken, or cheat & use pre-cooked grilled chicken breast strips. Alternatively,…

Ruby Red Strawberry Pie

Couldn't be an easier pie to make - and perfect for summer's lighter menu fare. A nice do-ahead gelatin dessert that takes just minutes to prepare.…

Jalapeno Corn Muffins

CANDIED PECANS

THIS RECIPE I MADE AND EVERY ONE OF MY FRIENDS GET ON CHRISTMAS. THIS IT SOMETHING YOU CAN NOT STOP EATING. I GIVE THE BASIC RECIPE YOU CAN ADD WHAT…

Aunt Birdie’s Layered Chicken Salad

A make-ahead salad for a crowd, with crispy crunch appeal. There are many variations but this is the way Aunt…

Pineapple Rice with Green Soybeans

This colorful rice side or vegetarian entrée is a healthy and novel departure from same-old, same-old steamed…

Curried Chicken Salad

A light and refreshing salad for a main dish, side salad, sandwich filling or cracker spread. Easy and quick to prepare.

Chocolate Dreams

Applesauce Raisin Cookies

The Cajun Burger

Patti had a hankering for Jambalaya, but Ken had to have a bacon cheese burger. So, we compromised and made a burger with our favorite Chef of the…