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Summer Recipes

From refreshing salads and fruity beverages to grilled meats and seafood, these summer recipes are perfect for backyard barbecues, picnics, and outdoor gatherings.

Smoked salmon fillet baked to perfection, placed on a slate board with slices of lemon beside it.

Most Popular Summer Recipe

This pellet grill smoked salmon has been a favorite since it was published 5 years ago - with over 675K visits!

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Top Summer Recipes

  • Cream being poured over coffee and ice cubes in a tall glass to make the perfect iced coffee at home.
    How to Make Homemade Iced Coffee at Home
  • Closeup of smoked chicken thighs stacked on a white plate.
    Smoked Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs on Pellet Grill
  • A smoked whole chicken sitting upright in a holder.
    Smoked Whole Chicken on Pellet Grill
  • A smoked brisket on a wooden cutting board.
    The Best Smoked Beef Brisket in Electric Smoker

Favorite Summer Drinks

  • A small glass of healthy mango banana smoothie garnished with a mint leaf and a fresh mango and banana beside it.
    Mango Banana Smoothie
  • A picture of a Starbucks copycat iced white chocolate mocha in a tall glass.
    Starbucks Iced White Chocolate Mocha Copycat Recipe
  • Strawberry Acai Refreshers in a Starbucks cup with a green straw.
    Strawberry Acai Refresher (Easy Starbucks Copycat)
  • Starbucks copycat strawberry acai lemonade refresher in a plastic cup with ice cubes and a green straw.
    Strawberry Acai Lemonade Refresher (Starbucks Copycat)

Iced Coffee Recipes

  • Brown sugar shaken espresso in a tall glass with a cocktail shaker and brown sugar in the background.
    Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso (Better Than Starbucks!)
  • Starbucks copycat chocolate cream cold brew in a tall glass and drizzled with chocolate sauce.
    Chocolate Cream Cold Brew (Starbucks Copycat)
  • Cold brew coffee in a tall glass with ice, with a pitcher filled with cold brew and a French press coffee maker behind it.
    Easy French Press Cold Brew Coffee
  • A tall glass of vanilla sweet cream cold brew with a mason jar of cold brew in the background and a french press.
    Homemade Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew (Better Than Starbucks!)

Summer Salads

  • Creamy cucumber and onion salad in a white serving bowl.
    Creamy Old-Fashioned Cucumber Salad with Mayo
  • A closeup of homemade coleslaw in a white bowl.
    Easy Miracle Whip Coleslaw Recipe
  • Creamy fruit salad in a white bowl, topped with fresh strawberries, raspberries, grapes, and bananas.
    Easy Fruit Salad with Cool Whip and Pudding
  • A large glass bowl filled with Greek cucumber salad, with a small bowl of homemade dressing beside it.
    Easy Greek Cucumber Salad

Smoked Summer Favorites

  • Smoked pork tenderloin sliced on a serving platter, garnished with fresh herbs.
    Easy Smoked Pork Tenderloin on Pellet Grill
  • A platter of crispy Pit Boss smoked chicken wings with a golden brown dry rub, served with a side of dipping sauce.
    Pit Boss Smoked Chicken Wings
  • Smoked pork loin roast cut in slices on a wooden cutting board.
    Pellet Grill Smoked Pork Loin Roast
  • Smoked 3-2-1 ribs on a white plate with a bowl of baked beans.
    Best Fall Off The Bone Smoked 3-2-1 Ribs Recipe

Summer Sides

  • An overhead picture of smoked corn on the cob on a baking sheet.
    Traeger Smoked Corn on the Cob
  • A closeup of a wooden spoon scooping up homemade smoked macaroni and cheese out of a cast iron skillet.
    Best Smoked Mac and Cheese On Pellet Grill
  • Smoked corn on the cob with melted butter and salt and pepper on a white dinner plate.
    Easy Smoked Corn on the Cob in Foil
  • Closeup of baked potatoes with sour cream.
    Smoked Baked Potatoes on Pellet Grill

Summer Dessert Recipes

  • Air fryer peach cobbler in a white ramekin with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.
    Air Fryer Peach Cobbler
  • Sugar cookie fruit pizza with cream cheese frosting and fruit juice glaze on a wooden table.
    Easy Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizza Recipe
  • A closeup of strawberry cheesecake bars with strawberries..
    Philadelphia Strawberry Cheesecake Snack Bars
  • A cast iron skillet filled with smoked peach cobbler topped with two scoops of vanilla ice cream.
    Smoked Peach Cobbler

Ninja Creami Recipes

  • Three scoops of vanilla ice cream in a white bowl with a pint jar and ice cream scoop in the background.
    Ninja Creami Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe (without Cream Cheese)
  • A scoop of creamy cookies and cream ice cream in the Ninja Creami pint jar, highlighting the rich texture and Oreo cookie chunks.
    Ninja Creami Cookies and Cream Ice Cream
  • Ninja Creami coffee ice cream scoops in a white bowl, sprinkled with coffee beans and the pint jar and ice cream scoop in the background.
    Best Ninja Creami Coffee Ice Cream Recipe
  • Close-up overhead view of a black ice cream scoop digging into a fresh pint of creamy strawberry ice cream made in the Ninja Creami.
    Easy Ninja Creami Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe

More Summer Recipes

  • Two scoops of mango ice cream in a white bowl and the Ninja Creami pint in the background.
    Ninja Creami Mango Ice Cream (with Fresh Mango)
  • A photo of a smoked burger, smoked beef short ribs, smoked tomahawk steak, and sliced beef tenderloin with chimichurri sauce spooned on top.
    40+ Best Smoked Beef Recipes: Brisket, Chuck Roast & More
  • Smoked picanha steak sliced on a wooden cutting board, showing juicy medium-rare beef with a crispy fat cap and fresh parsley garnish.
    Smoked Picanha Steak on a Pellet Grill
  • A Ninja Creami pint jar filled with mint chocolate ice cream and an ice cream scoop ready to scoop up some ice cream.
    Ninja Creami Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
  • Sliced smoked bacon wrapped pork tenderloin on a white table.
    Smoked Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin On Pellet Grill
  • The mixed steak seasoning in a small airtight jar with a small white spoon beside it.
    Copycat Texas Roadhouse Steak Seasoning
  • Authentic elote corn on a sheet pan, garnished with chopped cilantro.
    Authentic Elote Recipe (Mexican Street Corn)
  • A closeup of a mango pineapple smoothie in 2 glasses with straws.
    Mango Pineapple Smoothie
  • Sliced smoked sirloin cap roast (picanha) on a wooden cutting board showing a juicy medium-rare center and crispy bark.
    Smoked Sirloin Cap Roast on a Pellet Grill
  • Homemade burger sauce in a small mason jar, with visible small chunks of diced pickles.
    Best Smash Burger Sauce Recipe
  • Homemade refrigerator dill pickles in a mason jar with fresh dill flowers on rustic wood background.
    Easy Refrigerator Dill Pickles Recipe
  • Ninja Creami lemon ice cream in a white bowl with lemon zest and fresh lemon slices.
    Ninja Creami Lemon Ice Cream
  • Three jars of homemade canned tomato sauce made with fresh tomatoes using water bath canning.
    Canned Tomato Sauce Recipe (Water Bath Canning)
  • A large skillet of smoked sausage pasta on a wooden table, garnished with fresh basil.
    Creamy Smoked Sausage Pasta (Easy One-Pan Recipe)
  • Smoked pork chops with grill marks stacked on a white platter.
    Smoked Pork Chops on Pit Boss Pellet Grill
  • Buttery smoked cornbread in hot cast iron pan fresh off the smoker with one piece removed and placed on a plate.
    Smoked Cornbread on a Pellet Grill
  • Crispy air fryer curly fries in a white serving bowl.
    Crispy Air Fryer Curly Fries (No Soaking Needed)
  • Four ears of air fryer corn on the cob seasoned with black pepper and fresh herbs in an air fryer basket.
    Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
  • Slice of strawberry pretzel salad topped with whipped cream and a fresh strawberry on a white plate.
    The Easiest Strawberry Pretzel Salad Recipe
  • A crisp white bowl filled with homemade keto pico de gallo, nested perfectly in the center of a large yellow bowl overflowing with crunchy tortilla chips.
    Authentic Keto Pico de Gallo (Low Carb Salsa Fresca)
  • A piece of strawberry rhubarb cake on a white plated, topped with whipped cream and a strawberry.
    Strawberry Rhubarb Cake from Cake Mix
  • Smoked salmon fillet baked to perfection, placed on a slate board with slices of lemon beside it.
    Best Smoked Salmon on Pellet Grill Recipe
  • Chili lime chicken smoked to perfection served with slices of fresh lime.
    Smoked Chili Lime Chicken Breasts
  • Air fried green beans on a white serving platter.
    Air Fryer Green Beans
  • Smoked chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning on a white plate.
    Smoked Chicken Breast in Electric Smoker
  • Two scoops of creamy Ninja Creami peach ice cream in a white bowl, topped with fresh peach slices.
    Ninja Creami Peach Ice Cream
  • Thinly sliced red onions soaking in vinegar brine in a glass jar.
    Quick Pickled Red Onions Recipe
  • Double venison smash burger on a toasted bun topped with melted cheese, burger sauce, and sliced pickles, served on a white plate with smashed venison patties on a serving platter in the background.
    Juicy Venison Smash Burgers
  • Fresh avocado lime crema in a glass jar with spoon, with avocado and lime in background on rustic wood surface.
    Creamy Avocado Lime Crema
  • Air fryer green bean fries coated in crispy Parmesan panko breadcrumbs served with creamy dipping sauce.
    Air Fryer Green Bean Fries
  • Two smoked brisket tacos topped with avocado slices, shredded cheese, and fresh cilantro on a white plate with lime wedges.
    Smoked Brisket Tacos Recipe
  • Grilled Wagyu ribeye steaks on a wooden cutting board.
    How to Cook Perfect Wagyu Steak at Home
  • Three thick smoothie bowls topped with strawberries, bananas, blueberries, peaches, coconut, chia seeds, and almonds.
    How to Make a Super Thick Smoothie Bowl
  • Smoked Huli Huli chicken thighs on a sheet pan, garnished with fresh herbs.
    Smoked Huli Huli Chicken
  • Smoked pulled ham shredded on a tray with crispy bark and juicy pieces.
    Smoked Pulled Ham (Tender and Juicy)
  • Refreshing watermelon salad in a white serving bowl, topped with a fresh basil leaf, with sliced lime beside it.
    Watermelon Cucumber Basil Salad
  • Smoked steak kabobs with top sirloin, mushrooms, bell peppers, and red onion on metal skewers.
    Smoked Steak Kabobs on Pellet Grill
  • Assembled mini strawberry shortcakes on a white dessert plate.
    Air Fryer Strawberry Shortcake with Bisquick
  • Jars of strawberry parfaits on a serving tray, ready to be served.
    Strawberry Shortcake Parfaits in a Jar
  • A bowl filled with two scoops of strawberry cheesecake ice cream garnished with fresh strawberries and crispy graham cracker crumbs.
    Ninja Creami Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
  • Two seared Wagyu steak tacos in corn tortillas topped with pickled red onions, shredded lettuce, and avocado lime crema, served on a white plate with lime wedges.
    Wagyu Steak Tacos Recipe in 20 Minutes
  • No-Bake Lemon Cream Pie in a white scalloped pie dish, featuring a ring of piped whipped cream, fresh lemon slices, and bright yellow lemon zest on a dark wood background.
    Easy No-Bake Lemon Cream Pie

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Meet Jeri

I'm Jeri, the recipe developer, photographer, and writer behind Winding Creek Ranch. With over 40 years of hands-on cooking experience, I specialize in creating easy, family-friendly recipes that actually work. From pellet grill and air fryer dishes to everyday meals, each recipe is tested to ensure it turns out perfectly every time.

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Smoker Favorites

  • Smoked 3-2-1 ribs on a white plate with a bowl of baked beans.
    Best Fall Off The Bone Smoked 3-2-1 Ribs Recipe
  • Smoked salmon fillet baked to perfection, placed on a slate board with slices of lemon beside it.
    Best Smoked Salmon on Pellet Grill Recipe
  • A platter of crispy Pit Boss smoked chicken wings with a golden brown dry rub, served with a side of dipping sauce.
    Pit Boss Smoked Chicken Wings
  • A smoked spatchcock chicken with crispy skin on a baking sheet with a side of BBQ sauce.
    Smoked Spatchcock Chicken On Pellet Grill

Reader Favorites

  • Perfectly cooked air fryer boneless thighs in the air fryer basket.
    Perfectly Juicy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
  • A loaf of homemade sourdough bread in the Dutch oven it was just baked in.
    Easiest Ever No Knead Sourdough Bread Recipe
  • Six jars of pickled beets on a wooden counter with beet leaves.
    Easy Old Fashioned Pickled Beets Recipe
  • A scoop of creamy cookies and cream ice cream in the Ninja Creami pint jar, highlighting the rich texture and Oreo cookie chunks.
    Ninja Creami Cookies and Cream Ice Cream

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