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    Family Favorite Summer Recipes to Beat the Heat

    When the sun is shining and the grill is fired up, these Family Favorite Summer Recipes are just what you need to keep everyone happy and refreshed! From juicy hamburgers hot off the grill, to a big bowl of ultimate potato salad, these classics are perfect for backyard gatherings. Cool off with a refreshing glass of berry lemonade and finish the day with a light and sweet angel food cake fruit trifle. Simple, flavorful, and made for summer, these recipes will have your family asking for seconds all season long!

    • a creamy Frozen Mudslide Recipe in a glass.
      Frozen Mudslide Recipe
    • a California burrito served with fries and salsa on a white plate.
      California Burrito
    • fresh Fruit Salad in a glass bowl.
      Fruit Salad
    • a healthy seafood dinner option made with fresh ingredients.
      Shrimp Burrito Bowls
    • a tropical Island themed dessert with simple ingredients.
      Hawaiian Cheesecake Salad
    • a Patriotic dessert pizza with fresh fruit in the shape of a flag.
      Red White and Blue Fruit Pizza
    • a fluffy yellow cake with tropical flavors on a white serving plate.
      Hawaiian Dream Cake
    • Jalapeno Chicken Salad on a croissant with lettuce.
      Jalapeno Chicken Salad
    • a glass pitcher of Berry Lemonade ready to serve.
      Berry Lemonade
    • Creamy Shrimp Enchiladas topped with tomatoes in a white baking dish.
      Creamy Shrimp Enchiladas
    • a seafood dinner made with three ingredients over a bed of pasta.
      Garlic Butter Shrimp and Scallops
    • a layered S'mores Trifle in a glass bowl.
      S’mores Trifle
    • Hummingbirds love this homemade nectar
      Hummingbird Nectar
    • sliced hot dogs in cornbread batter and baked.
      Mini Corn Dog Muffins
    • crispy Stuffed Jalapenos served with Ranch dressing on a white plate.
      Stuffed Jalapenos
    • a stack of Oreo Rice Krispie Treats on a white plate.
      Oreo Rice Krispie Treats
    • a BBQ seasoned chicken stuffed tortilla grilled and stacked on a wood board.
      BBQ Chicken Quesadillas
    • a white serving bowl with a bite sized breakfast treat ready to serve.
      Strawberry Mini Muffins
    • a refreshing BBQ side dish with vibrant colors and flavors.
      Mexican Street Corn Coleslaw
    • Taco Pasta Salad in a wood serving bowl.
      Taco Pasta Salad
    • creamy roll ups on a white plate ready to serve.
      Jalapeno Popper Pinwheels
    • a peanut butter cereal bar with a chocolate layer stacked on a white plate.
      Scotcheroos
    • canned peaches combined with cake mix for a dump cake recipe.
      Peach Cobbler Dump Cake
    • a tangy seasoned mini sandwich perfect to enjoy anytime.
      Crockpot BBQ Chicken Sliders
    • sliced bread with homemade jelly on top.
      Instant Pot Mixed Berry Jam
    • Mexican roll ups with favorite toppings added and ready to serve.
      Taco Pinwheels
    • golden brown crescent rolls baked with a chicken cheese mixture inside.
      Ranch Chicken Rollups
    • an up close look at a white bowl filled with a lunch or dinner option.
      Best Egg Salad Recipe
    • a powdered sugar treat made with corn chex cereal.
      Muddy Buddy Bars
    • a flavorful appetizer perfect for any occasion made in a glass pan.
      Easy Layered Taco Dip
    • crack chicken pinwheels on a wood cutting board.
      Crack Chicken Pinwheels
    • a creamy, cheesy dip made with peppers, cheeses, and bacon.
      Jalapeno Popper Dip
    • loaded cowboy queso in a black cast iron skillet.
      Cowboy Queso
    • Elote corn dip in a cast iron skillet.
      Mexican Street Corn Dip
    • a glass bowl of chocolate peanut butter coated Corn Chex mix.
      Chex Mix Puppy Chow
    • a lime and pineapple wedge on a glass filled of Hawaiian margaritas.
      Hawaiian Margaritas
    • marshmallows, chocolate, and graham crackers combined with coated chex cereal.
      S’mores Muddy Buddies
    • creamy pudding shots in a small condiment cup with whipped cream.
      Vanilla Pudding Shots
    • a no bake refreshing pie made with cookie crust, coffee filling, and homemade whipped cream.
      Frozen Chocolate Mudslide Pie
    • red and green grapes combined into a sweet dessert salad.
      Creamy Grape Salad
    • a refreshing frozen drink for adults blended with only 3 ingredients.
      Frozen Limeade Margarita
    • baked cookies on a wood cutting board ready to serve.
      S’mores Cookies

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    Welcome to The Cookin’ Chicks! I’m Kristin- mom of 3, wife, and food lover-sharing easy dinners, quick desserts, and family-friendly recipes that make mealtime simple, fun, and delicious. Around here, it’s all about family, faith, and food that brings everyone to the table!

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