Smoked sausage, fresh zucchini, yellow squash, bellpepper and red potatoes get a kick from garlic, butter and special all purpose creole seasoning to create an easy, all-in-one summer meal on the grill or in the oven!

An easy recipe for a true Southern classic, Heirloom Tomato Pie is loaded with colorful beefsteak & cherry tomatoes, along with fresh basil, sweet onion, & 3 cheeses for the best slice of pie this side of summer!  Perfect for brunch or dinner, the traditions of this pie run as long and deep as a sweet southern summer.

There is just something about a good summer pan of Cornbread & Squash Dressing that make it a must! The mild flavor of yellow squash lends an extra moistness to the cornbread dressing while a whole host of support vegetables, like green bell pepper, onion and celery adds layers of inviting savory  flavor.

A bright & delicious summer dinner salad, this Steak Caprese Salad combines marinated tomatoes, creamy mozzarella and fresh basil with thinly sliced, tender steak all tucked into a bed of crisp Romaine lettuce. Drizzle with a little balsamic vinegar for a fantastic finish that keeps everyone happy at the dinner table!

Give the trendy charcuterie a garden twist! Garden fresh vegetables like sweet corn, green onions, peppers, radishes and tomatoes partner up with ham and soft cheeses to create a special summer platter that's perfect for a light meal or easy entertaining!

Get spicy with these quick and easy Sweet Heat Bread and Butter Pickles! This simple, semi-homemade bread and butter pickle recipe lets you enjoy special small batches of crisp refrigerator pickles that will bring a little zesty wow to your burgers, sandwiches and appetizer trays. No canning required!

Enjoy this easy recipe for homemade bruschetta with a refreshing summer twist!  Sweet watermelon, grape tomatoes, red onion, fresh basil, a touch of salty feta and a simple balsamic dressing make a delightfully tantalizing appetizer everyone will love! Serve it on thin slices of crusty french bread or as a dip with naan or pita chips.  

No time to tend a pot? No problem! This easy, no-soak, crock pot black eyed pea recipe delivers THE BEST Southern Black Eyed Peas & Ham with a deliciously subtle jalapeno kick. Simple, effortless and oh-so tasty. Your vegetable side dish game is about to change!

Enjoy a delicious veggie side dish with this Southern Zucchini Squash Casserole!  Tasty zucchini and yellow squash bake up savory and crisp tender in an easy cream sauce made from mayo, chicken broth, garlic and spices.  Topped with the crunch of panko bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese, this baked casserole has what it takes to grace any table!

Summer okra, fresh diced tomatoes sauteed with smoked sausage and served over rice for a deliciously quick and easy seasonal meal full of rich, savory flavor!  Just 4 ingredients and 20 minutes is all it takes to make this ultimate Southern garden fresh meal!

Delicious southern blackberry cobbler doesn’t come any easier than with this simple recipe! With plump, juicy berries and an easy crisp, golden crust, this Skillet Blackberry Cobbler recipe uses the magic of cast iron to effortlessly bake up the perfect summer dessert!

Grilled just right to bring out the natural sweetness, then stuffed with a toasted pecan crumble, topped with vanilla ice cream, and drizzled with honey.  Pecan stuffed grilled peaches!

Inspired by a classic BLT, this easy pasta salad recipe really ups your side dish game!  Loaded with crisp, thick sliced bacon, grape tomatoes, green onions, cubes of sharp cheddar & rotini pasta tossed in a simple homemade Ranch dressing, this pasta dish is one you’ll want to bring to cookouts, potlucks, tailgates or just enjoy at home as a light meal!

Cool, classic Tzatziki meets the salty, garlicky goodness of whipped feta dip in this spectacularly quick & easy Whipped Feta Tzatziki Dip! Creamy, light and full of happy cucumber crunch, this party dip will be your new, favorite summer appetizer, a go-to for charcuterie boards and that something special for burgers and all your grilling favorites.

Cream cheese, fresh dill, chives, diced English cucumbers and a little mayo create a rich and creamy sandwich spread (also known as Kentucky Benedictine) for the best cucumber sandwiches you’ll ever make. This classic finger sandwich recipe is perfect for bridal and baby showers, brunches, Mother’s Day and an absolute Kentucky Derby party must!

Get your tortilla chips ready! Fresh Roma tomatoes, cilantro & lime create an easy, bright, restaurant-style salsa that you can enjoy any time.  This simple homemade salsa recipe also makes a perfect topping for your favorite enchiladas, tacos or Tex Mex casseroles!

Cool, creamy, with a bit of crunch and a hit of spiciness, this colorful Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad recipe with a creamy chile lime dressing has all the flavors of traditional Mexican Street Corn served up as the perfect cookout, tailgate and BBQ side dish!

This classic Southern Black Eyed Pea Salad combines the savory goodness of creamy black eyed peas with the zesty crunch of crisp red and green bell peppers and purple onion. Marinated in Italian salad dressing, this easy salad is the perfect side dish for every meal from New Year’s Day to cookouts and potlucks.

These pretty little Peach Skewers with ham, mozzarella, basil and a drizzle of balsamic glaze are one of the easiest and most refreshing ways to serve peaches this summer.  A perfect peachy bite that’s full of unexpected flavor, they’ll be gobbled up as quickly as you put them out!

Sweet corn, green chiles, bright red tomatoes, black olives, cilantro and lime are tossed together to make a fresh, summery salsa in this Green Chile Corn Salsa Dip. It’s a perfect dip for tortilla chips or tasty topping for all your grilling or Tex Mex favorites!

Crisp and zesty, these easy refrigerator pickles are steeped in lemonade, garlic, pepper and dill to create a delicious little pickle that packs a powerful flavor punch.  Perfect with sandwiches, at cookouts and on appetizer trays, there’s no better way to enjoy small batches of homemade pickles than with this classic easy recipe with a fun flavor twist!  

This light summer watermelon salad is a refreshing combo crunchy, sweet and spicy! Bursting with ripe summer produce, Spicy Strawberry Watermelon Salad is cool side dish made for hot days, cookouts, BBQs and fish frys

Summer fruits and veggies pack enough yum that fresh and easy no-cook options are literally begging to be whipped up and served with a flair that says you don’t have to break a sweat to eat this fabulous.  Fabulous, you say?  How fabulous does a melon salad chock full of honeydews, watermelon, feta, and walnuts rounded out with some delectable rotisserie-style chicken and a lemon garlic vinaigrette sound? 

There is nothing easier or more refreshing to enjoy with family and friends than a simple to put together, fun to eat Watermelon Bar!  Reminiscent of those days when we all use to get together on the back porch, cut open a good, cold watermelon and eat until we were sick, a Watermelon Bar is all that summery goodness wrapped up with toppings! 

Who doesn’t love a little breakfast for supper?  This easy breakfast BLT Quiche isn’t just for mornings; it’s perfect for lunch and dinner too! Loaded with bacon, tomatoes, spinach, green onions, feta and cheddar cheese, it’s one heckuva BLT! 

This blackberry mint pizza with subtly sweet marscapone cheese, plump blackberries, and blackberry jam is perfect for brunch, a savory dessert, coffee or tea time.  A gorgeous mix of bread, cheese, fruit, and herbs, this pizza has all the ingredients of a romantic picnic without the picnic basket!

With bright lime, a little fizz, and a hint of mint, these watermelon fruit slushes are surprisingly easy to make.  And with simple garnishes that make them just a little special and a whole lot of fun!

There’s nothing better than a side dish that’s so fresh and delicious that you just can’t help going back for seconds!  Light & crisp, this simple tomato cucumber salad with slivers of red onion and a lightly sweet and tangy vinegar dressing is that kind of dish.  It’s perfect for picnics, cookouts, potlucks and just about any meal.  But be forewarned once you whip it up, this salad is never around for very long!

Nothing beats a tall glass of homemade lemonade, and nothing gets more refreshing than homemade lemonade made with cool, crisp mint! This easy Mint Lemonade recipe using a quick mint simple syrup and freshly squeezed lemons is an unbelievably special drink you’ll always want to have on hand.

Covered in a cool sour cream sauce, rolled in cheese and seasonings and spritzed with lime, this Mexican Street Corn recipe cooks up tender in a foil packet that keeps the corn warm until your guests can get their hands on it. Not to mention these foil packets can be used on the grill or right in your oven!

These thin, salty, crispy Zucchini Chips are the perfect little zucchini snack or side dish! No breading, just zucchini, these crunchy fried zucchini crisps will make you forget all about chips and dip!

An easy Peaches and Cream Trifle is just what your cookouts, summer parties, showers and family gatherings have been asking for! Layers of fresh, ripe peaches, buttery pound cake and fluffy whipped vanilla cream, this simple summer dessert celebrates the season with your southern favorites!

Southern Green Beans and New Potatoes is a simple, hearty side dish recipe that delivers savory, fork tender vegetables with loads of homey, southern flavor! Fresh green beans, baby red potatoes, chicken broth, bacon and a little butter and garlic are all you need for this classic recipe that goes with any meal!

Loaded with juicy watermelon, red strawberries, pops of blueberries and plump blackberries, this sun-ripened summer fruit salad is topped with fresh mint and tossed in a simple honey lime dressing to create the most refreshing, summery salad you’ll make all season! Berry Watermelon Fruit Salad is perfect for cookouts, family gatherings, snacking and every single meal you’ll serve this summer.

These unbelievably fluffy and tender muffins will make you forget they are absolutely loaded with good stuff- like shredded carrots and zucchini!  Lightly sweetened with brown sugar & cinnamon, made super moist with sour cream and sprinkled with the nutty crunch of walnuts, these Delicious Carrot Zucchini Muffins are the perfect go-to for breakfast or afternoon snack!

Crisp and refreshing, this simple Sparkling Peach Lemonade is what casual summer hospitality is all about!  Macerated peaches, white cranberry peach juice, freshly squeezed lemons and a hint of sparkle make this quick and easy summer drink one that you will want to keep on hand all summer long.

Creamy, crunchy, with bursts of flavor & tons of color, Confetti Frito Corn Salad is a classic potluck and cookout side dish.  Loaded with bell pepper, onion, cheddar cheese, crisp whole kernel corn and crunchy, salty Corn Chips, this quirky little salad is just this side of addictive!