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It’s heating up outside, and we don’t want to heat up the kitchen as much these days.  We also have picnics to attend and we need lots of yummy food to accompany burgers and brats, and hot dogs — oh, my!  Well, consider this your one-stop-shop for drool-worthy, easy summer food ideas from dinners to sides to desserts.

Happy sun-soaked, flip-floppy, beachy, tent-dwelling, picture-worthy summer to each of you!

Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp is on our top five most popular recipe list.  This one is hard to beat for sure!

Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp -- Strawberries and rhubarb get married and make a delicious combination of sweet and tart under a crispy blanket of buttery oats and brown sugar. | thatwhichnourishes.com

A favorite of mine…Perfect Old Fashioned Potato Salad.  Filled with bacon and hard-boiled eggs, you just can’t go wrong!

Perfect Old Fashioned Potato Salad -- Classic ingredients like mayo and mustard, onions and celery, bacon, eggs and potatoes come together in a marriage made most certainly in the summertime. | thatwhichnourishes.com

 

Need baked beans to go with that?  I have two recipes (Buttery Baked Beans and Aunt Doris’ Baked Beans) that are my go-to bean recipes.  I don’t know which one we love more!

Buttery Baked Beans -- These Buttery Baked Beans are savory and buttery and studded with bits of ground beef and seasonings, these beans are just perfect in their own way. | thatwhichnourishes.com

Aunt Doris' Baked Beans -- Flavored with bacon and molasses, these thick and slightly sweet beans will be your go-to baked bean recipe. | thatwhichnourishes.com

How about some Mac and Cheese?  My viral hit, this one will make you the coolest kid at the party every single time.

THE Mac and Cheese -- This recipe for THE mac and cheese has been featured on several top mac and cheese lists. It is the perfect base recipe for classic mac and cheese. | thatwhichnourishes.com

I always bring these to a gathering with burgers and hot dog so I know I have something I’ll love to eat.  Fresh and satisfying, these Veggie Pizza Squares always go over well in the summertime!

Veggie Pizza Squares -- All your favorite fresh veggies atop a layer of herbed cream cheese on a crispy crust makes the perfect delectable dish to share! | thatwhichnourishes.com

How about sandwiches for a crowd — no hot kitchen required!  Pepperoncini Beef goes in the crock pot in seconds, and will fill all the bellies and make the mouths so so happy.

Another summertime favorite of ours is Southwest Corn Chip Salad!  I’m making this for our 4th of July gathering this year — it’s fresh and bright and oh-so-delicious!

Southwest Corn Chip Salad -- Fresh and flavorful, this salad is bursting with southwestern veggies and seasonings making a unique and delicious salad with charred corn as the main ingredient and crunchy corn chips as the fun! | thatwhichnourishes.com

Cheesy Potatoes, anyone? These are cheesy and gooey and just what you want out of a big ol’ pan of cheesy potatoes.

Cheesy Potatoes My Way -- Comfort food at its finest. These beauties are the perfect accompaniment to any campfire foods, potluck tables, alongside sandwiches, or as a dinner side dish. Cheesy goodness is topped with crushed corn flakes or potato chips. | thatwhichnourishes.com

When you need something fresh, make a big bowl of this crunchy, creamy goodness filled with bright green peas and a creamy dressing.  Green Pea Salad with Feta and Bacon is flavor-packed summer goodness!

Green Pea Salad with Feta and Bacon -- a fresh new side dish brimming with summer bounty and the savory-salty flavors of bacon and creamy Feta cheese in a simple creamy sauce. | thatwhichnourishes.com

Try this refreshing, lemony goodness!  Luscious Lemonade Pie.  So summery perfect. You can keep it in the freezer and pull it out anytime you need a cold and fresh tart and lemony pie!

Luscious Lemonade Pie -- A tart, creamy lemonade flavored filling is piled high inside a buttery graham cracker crust and kept in the freezer for that day when you just need perfect pie. | thatwhichnourishes.com

How about a pasta salad you will be proud to share — packed full of fresh flavor! Italian Antipasta Salad is just what you need to go alongside all the picnic food!

Italian Antipasta -- because it's all of the spicy flavors you love in an Italian salad wrapped into one Antipasto pasta! | thatwhichnourishes.com

Camping?  Here’s a favorite you could attempt over an early morning campfire! Heck, Breakfast Skillet would be perfect any ol’ time of day!

Breakfast Skillet -- Your favorite elements of breakfast (bacon, potatoes and eggs) made in one skillet and covered in cheese. Does it get any better? | thatwhichnourishes.com

Or make a simple and gorgeous Breakfast Charcuterie Board and never even turn on your oven!

Breakfast Charcuterie Board -- A Breakfast Charcuterie Board is the perfect way to present an easy brunch or breakfast to a group! Be creative and play with your food! | thatwhichnourishes.com

This Strawberry Shortcake Swiss Cake Roll is lemony and fresh and utilizes those gorgeous summer strawberries in the best possible presentation!

Strawberry Shortcake Swiss Roll -- Soft and lemony sponge cake swirled with soft and sweetened whipped cream and decorated with sugary strawberries, this Strawberry Shortcake Swiss Roll puts a whole new spin on a favorite summer dessert! | thatwhichnourishes.com

Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is a great place to start!  Easy, adaptable, and delicious!

Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad -- Smoky bacon, chicken, chunks of cheese, and a creamy ranch dressing make this pasta salad a quick lunch, easy dinner, or perfect side dish. | thatwhichnourishes.com

There are lots more recipes for you to try in the Recipe Index like classic Blueberry Buckle, a delightful, no-churn Cherry/Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream, and a beautiful Strawberry Trifle, so take a minute and get some ideas!

Happy Summer, friends!  Have the most fun!

Blueberry Buckle -- Just like your grandma would have made, this is a moist, tender cake studded with blueberries and blanketed with a buttery, cinnamony streusel. | thatwhichnourishes.com

Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream -- You don't need an ice cream maker to make this ice cream loaded with tart cherries and graham crackers for easy summer deliciousness! | thatwhichnourishes.com

Strawberry Trifle --Strawberries, angel food cake, and vanilla pudding come together to create a classically delicious dessert that is sure to please in this strawberry trifle | thatwhichnourishes.com

 

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Once upon a time, there was a girl who just wanted creamy, cheesy mac and cheese. Not full of spices or fancy things, just plain ol’ gooey mac and cheese. As such,  The Mac & Cheese was born.  Alison's recipe has become our claim to fame—standing strong as the Most Pinned Mac & Cheese Recipe on Pinterest. 

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