37 Fun Family Recipes for Warm Summer Days

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37 Fun Family Recipes for Warm Summer Days1/37 Summer Carbonara 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Basil and bacon make best summer buds in this smoky-sweet pasta. I pair it with a simple spring mix salad with balsamic dressing and a glass of good Chardonnay or cold iced tea. —Cathy Dudderar, Lexington, Kentucky Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 508 calories, 17g fat (5g saturated fat), 96mg cholesterol, 732mg sodium, 66g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 23g protein. 2/37 Mixed Fruit Shortcakes 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Mixed Fruit

This delightful downsized recipe makes just two biscuitlike shortcakes

Shortcakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This delightful downsized recipe makes just two biscuitlike shortcakes. Fill them with fresh fruit of your choice and top with whipped cream for an impressive dinner finale. —Sue Ross, Casa Grande, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 shortcake: 329 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 311mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 5g fiber), 5g protein. 3/37 Bacon Cheeseburger 28 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bacon Cheeseburgers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go

Right in your backyard with this delicious bacon cheeseburger recipe

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Where can you get a juicy burger that is so superior to drive-thru fare? Right in your backyard with this delicious bacon cheeseburger recipe. —Jackie Burns, Silverdale, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 472 calories, 25g fat (10g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 947mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 33g protein. 4/37 Full Garden Frittata 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Full Garden Frittata Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I was cooking for a health-conscious friend and wanted to serve

a frittata

a frittata. To brighten it up, I added leftover bruschetta topping and fresh mozzarella. Now that’s breakfast. It’s become a favorite among my friends and family, and a staple in my recipe book. —Melissa Rosenthal, Vista, California Nutrition Facts: 2 wedges: 227 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 375mg cholesterol, 463mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 medium-fat meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 5/37 Salmon and Spud Salad 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I headed straight for

the kitchen when I decided to pick up a healthier lifestyle

the kitchen when I decided to pick up a healthier lifestyle. This salmon with veggies proves that smart choices can be simple and satisfying. —Matthew Teixeira, Milton, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 1 salmon fillet with 2 cups salad: 480 calories, 23g fat (4g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 642mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 6g fiber), 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat. 6/37 Grilled Sweet Corn 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Since we have plenty of fresh sweet

corn available in our area, we use this recipe often in summer

corn available in our area, we use this recipe often in summer. Parsley, chili powder and cumin accent the corn’s just-picked flavor. —Connie Lou Hollister, Lake Odessa, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 ear: 201 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 345mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein. 7/37 Raspberry Peach Tart 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: There’s no shortage of fresh peaches and raspberries where I live. I use the fruit I grow to bake up this sweet and special fruit tart.—

It took several tries, but this

Mary Ann Rempel, Southold, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 227 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 119mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. 8/37 Pork Tenderloin with Three-Berry Salsa 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 55 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband came home from a work meeting that had served pork with a spicy blueberry salsa. He was amazed at how tasty it was, so I came up with my own rendition without seeing or tasting what he had. It took several tries, but this

is the delicious result

is the delicious result. —Angie Phillips, Tarzana, California Nutrition Facts: 3 ounces cooked pork with 2/3 cup salsa and 3 tablespoons sauce: 239 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 645mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fruit. 9/37 Creamy Grilled Potato Salad 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: To avoid turning my oven on in the summer, I grill just about everything—including this creamy grilled potato salad. My friends have dubbed

this ‘The Best Potato Salad You’ll Ever Put in Your Mouth!—and I love that!

this ‘The Best Potato Salad You’ll Ever Put in Your Mouth!—and I love that! —Gayle Robinson, Carrolton, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 209 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 651mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat. 10/37 Avocado Salsa 26 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Avocado Salsa Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings about 7 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I was planning a party and thought it might be fun to try a different kind of avocado salsa. This

recipe was an absolute success

recipe was an absolute success. Scoop it up with chips, spoon it over chicken or steak, or eat it on its own! —Susan Vandermeer, Ogden, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 82 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 85mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat. 11/37 Cajun Boil on the Grill 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cajun Boil on the Grill Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I came up with these everything-in-one seafood packets for a family

reunion, since the recipe can be increased to feed a bunch

reunion, since the recipe can be increased to feed a bunch. The packets steam up inside, so open them carefully. —Allison Brooks, Fort Collins, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 509 calories, 30g fat (7g saturated fat), 181mg cholesterol, 1302mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 40g protein. 12/37 Nectarine Chicken Salad 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When guests are coming for lunch or dinner in the warm summer months, I like to serve this attractive, colorful salad.

The dressing is refreshingly tart

The dressing is refreshingly tart. A neighbor shared the recipe years ago and I’ve passed it on many times. Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 266 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 76mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 5g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 13/37 Grilled Bean Burgers 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Bean Burgers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These juicy veggie patties have major flavor, with cumin, garlic and a little chili powder.

They hold their own against any veggie burger you‘d buy at the supermarket

They hold their own against any veggie burger you‘d buy at the supermarket. —Marguerite Shaeffer, Sewell, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 burger: 305 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 736mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 10g fiber), 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3-1/2 starch, 1 lean meat. 14/37 Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 12 servings (about 1-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This creamy, luscious ice cream will remind you of the signature treat served at church

ice cream socials

ice cream socials. What dessert could be better? —Esther Johnson, Merrill, Wisconsin—Esther Johnson, Merrill, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 265 calories, 19g fat (11g saturated fat), 166mg cholesterol, 88mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 15/37 Breakfast Skewers Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These kabobs are fun, different and delicious, plus they go well with any egg dish. —Bobi Raab, St. Paul, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 skewer: 246 calories, 20g fat (8g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 431mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (12g sugars,

1g fiber), 7g protein

1g fiber), 7g protein. 16/37 Fruity Baked Oatmeal 83 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is my husband’s favorite breakfast treat and the ultimate comfort food. It’s warm, filling and always a hit when I serve it to guests. —Karen Schroeder, Kankakee, Illinois. Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 322 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 492mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein. 17/37 Chicken Caesar Wrap 20 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Caesar Wrap Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total

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