If you're looking ahead to Labor Day weekend (or just trying to capitalize on the last remaining days of summer!), here are 15 deliciously simple recipes perfect for this time of year.
- favorite no-bake desserts (and a few baked ones, too 😉)
- easy summer sides and salads
- the grilled recipes I make over and over
#1 No-Bake Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake
This creamy, dreamy, easy no-bake lemon cheesecake with an easy homemade fruit topping is out-of-this-world delicious - one of my favorite cheesecakes ever!
#2 No-Bake Peaches and Cream Sensation Dessert
Layers of buttery graham crackers, fresh juicy peaches and luscious cream filling make this dessert absolutely AMAZING!
A reader, Elise, recently commented: Hands down my new favorite summer dessert! I didn't have graham crackers so I used biscoff cookies instead and it was divine. Already can't wait to make it again with all the fresh peaches I'm trying to use up! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
#3 Heavenly Raspberry and Cream Angel Food Cake Dessert
This light and refreshing dessert is perfect for summer! It's so easy, can be made ahead of time...AND it is really adaptable to other fruit combinations. 👍🏼
#4 The Best Swig Sugar Cookies
These are the best little frosted sugar cookies on the planet! Bonus: no rolling or cutting out!
#5 Texas Sheet Cake
Such a great dessert for a crowd, this Texas Sheet Cake is my favorite version of the popular dessert (more chocolate!).
#6 Greek Pasta Salad
Not only is it pretty to look at (all the colors!), but this Greek pasta salad is one of the most delicious salads I've ever had. It's one of my favorite summer pasta salads for sure!
#7 Honey Lime Fruit Salad
The best fruit salad ever! This honey lime fruit salad is so easy and delicious with just enough flair to make it feel extra-special.
A reader, Tristin, commented: I just made this two days ago for the first time… and then I made a big batch again today! So, yeah… we like it A LOT. I've never really enjoyed a fruit salad with a dressing, but this dressing is a real complement to the fruit rather than being overwhelming. It's definitely finding a permanent place in my recipe binder. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
#8 Tri-Color Pasta Salad
Another fantastic pasta salad! The simple Caesar dressing + fresh basil make this exceptionally delicious.
#9 The Best Saucy Baked Beans
This is my favorite baked beans recipe - and so easy, too! The recipe includes directions for the oven or the slow cooker.
#10 Perfect Corn on the Cob
In my humble opinion, this is the only way to cook fresh corn on the cob. The corn is sweet and juicy and delicious every time!
#11 Lemon Garlic Grilled Chicken
With the simplest marinade, this grilled chicken is so flavorful and delicious! It is the best chicken for BBQs but also perfect for throwing in salads and other dishes that call for cooked chicken.
#12 BBQ Chicken Pineapple Skewers
Not only are these tasty little BBQ chicken pineapple skewers perfect for a summer holiday cookout, but they are excellent (and easy enough) for a refreshing weeknight dinner. My family goes crazy for them!
#13 Jalapeno Cheddar Turkey Burgers
Has there every been a turkey burger as perfect as this? I think not. These jalapeño cheddar turkey burgers are at the top, top, top of meals I could eat for the rest of forever.
#14 Marinated Flank Steak
Flavor, flavor, flavor! This easy marinated flank steak is so delicious and perfect for so many things (salad, main dish, fajitas, and more!).
#15 Copycat Chili's Monterey Chicken
Easily one of my family's favorite chicken dishes ever, this Monterey Chicken is loaded with so many delicious flavors. If you haven't made this one yet, NOW IS THE TIME.
I hope you cook or bake something delicious this weekend. See you next week! 💗
-Mel
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