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Featured recipeDips

Five summer dips

Five bright, scoopable summer dips—watermelon whipped feta, charred corn guacamole, tomato-basil ricotta, cucumber tzatziki, and smoky zucchini tahini.

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Five bowls of colorful summer dips surrounded by flatbread, chips, crostini, cucumber, radishes, and snap peas.
Featured dishFive bowls, one generous summer table: creamy, smoky, crisp, sweet, and bright.
Prep
40 min
Cook
20 min
Total
1 hr
Serves
5 bowls, 6–8 guests

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Five bowls, one generous summer table: creamy, smoky, crisp, sweet, and bright.

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  1. DinnerDump-and-Bake Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole45 min · 4 servings
  2. DessertDolly Madison Bars30 min plus assembly and cooling · 15 bars
  3. Main CoursePork Verde Enchiladas11 hr 40 min · 8 servings
  4. DessertSimple Strawberry FlanAbout 3 hr 25 min, including a 3–4 hr chill · 6 servings
  5. DessertConfetti Squares1 hr 15 min · 16 squares
  6. Side DishBest Funeral Potatoes3 hr 10 min, including thaw and rest · 12 servings
  7. Main CourseSpinach Feta Turkey Burgers23 min · 6 burgers
  8. DessertChocolate Chip Funny Cake Pie55 min, including a 10-minute rest · 1 (9-inch) pie, 8 slices
  9. Main CourseSpinach Artichoke Chicken Casserole35 min · 4 servings
  10. AppetizerTasty Authentic EmpanadasAt least 9 hr, including an 8 hr chill, plus batch frying · 24 empanadas
  11. Main DishCola Burgers25 min · 6 burgers
  12. DessertCarrot Cake Poke Cake4 hr, plus cake cooling · 1 (9-by-13-inch) cake, 12 servings
  13. BreakfastThe Amazing Amish Cinnamon Bread Alternative1 hr · 2 9-by-5-inch loaves
  14. Side DishMoist Cornbread Dressing1 hr 15 min · 8 servings
  15. Main CourseGrilled Hawaiian Chicken Teriyaki Bowls1 hr · 6 servings
  16. Side DishGrilled Zucchini40 min minimum, including marinade · 4 servings
  17. DessertGlazed Cranberry Orange Bread1 hr 10 min · 1 9-by-5-inch loaf
  18. DinnerDump-and-Bake Italian Meatball and Rice Casserole1 hr 20 min · 8 servings
  19. BreakfastHuckleberry Corn Bread Pudding1 hr 15–30 min · 15 servings
  20. PreservesDreamsicle Jelly12 hr 30 min, including chill · About 5–6 half-pint containers
  21. BreakfastLemon Raspberry MuffinsNot specified; plus about 5 min for the glaze to set · 18 standard muffins
  22. AppetizerBest-Ever Loaded Potato Skins1 hr 30 min · 12 potato skins
  23. BreakfastCinnamon Brown Sugar Oatmeal Bars25 min · 12 bars
  24. BreakfastApple Butter Cinnamon Rolls40 min · 9 rolls
  25. DessertAndes Mint Cookies24 min, including the mint-melt pause · 30 cookies
  26. AppetizerCorned Beef Bagel Dip10 min, plus optional chilling · about 2 cups dip with 3–4 bagels
  27. BeverageRed Tea Shot7 min · 6 small shots
  28. BreakfastTraditional Russian Breakfast (Sirniki)19 min · 3 servings
  29. Main CourseSavory Salmon with Tangy Horseradish Sauce15 min · 3 servings
  30. SaladPudding Fruit Salad20 min · 9 servings
  31. Side DishVegan Almond Ricotta Cheese8 hr 10 min, including soak · 10 servings · 2½ cups
  32. AppetizerMillion Dollar Deviled Eggs35 min plus cooling · 24 deviled egg halves
  33. DessertNutter Butter Rice Krispie Bars40–50 min, including cooling · 20 bars
  34. DessertChocolate Chip Banana Cookies54–55 min · 24 cookies
  35. BeverageEasy Slow Cooker Caramel Apple CiderUp to 8 hr after prep · 16 small servings (about 8 cups)
  36. DessertApple Butter Pie2 hr 40 min · 1 (9-inch) pie
  37. DessertThe Best Homemade Twix BarsAbout 2 hours 35 minutes · 16 bars
  38. DessertBest Ever Apple Crisp55–60 min, including cooling · 6 servings
  39. Main DishLazy Beef Lasagna1 hr · 6 servings
  40. Side DishMexican Street Corn Salad15 min · 6 servings
  41. Main DishGrilled Sticky Chicken52–57 min · 4 servings
  42. SnackNutty Apple DipAbout 15 min · 6 servings
  43. SeasoningThe Best Homemade Taco Seasoning5 min · 1 ounce
  44. Main DishCurry Broccoli Chicken Casserole35 min after assembly · 10 servings
  45. DessertGooey Ginger Dessert1 hr 15 min · 12 servings
  46. SaladThree Bean Wild Rice SaladAbout 10 min, plus an optional 1 hr chill · 6 servings
  47. Main DishVietnamese Noodle Bowls30 min · 4 servings
  48. Side DishBrown Sugar and Bacon Green Beans25 min · 6 servings
  49. DessertKahlúa Chocolate Cupcakes1 hour 26 minutes, plus complete cooling · 12 cupcakes
  50. CandyNo-Fail Jell-O DivinityAt least 4 hr 35 min, including setting · 36 candies
  51. DessertBrown Butter Brown Sugar Pecan Pie55 min · 8 servings
  52. DessertHomemade Biscoff Cookies36 minutes, plus optional chilling · 36 cookies
  53. DessertLayered Rainbow CupcakesAbout 1 hr 15 min · 18 cupcakes
  54. Main CourseNew Orleans Gumbo1 hour 20 minutes · 6 servings
  55. Main CourseLoaded Baked Potato Tacos1 hour 25 minutes · 6 loaded potatoes
  56. DessertChocolate Peanut Butter TrifleNot specified · 6 individual trifles
  57. DessertChocolate Cake with Chocolate Mousse Filling2 hr 5 min · 10 servings
  58. DessertLemon Sour Cream PieAbout 3 hr 40 min · 8 servings
  59. DessertSoft & Chewy Molasses CrinklesAbout 3 hr 35 min · 2–3 dozen cookies
  60. DessertChristmas Sugar Cookies1 hr 40 min · 24 cookies
  61. Main CourseCrockpot Vegetarian Fajitas2 hours on high, plus unspecified prep · 8 fajitas
  62. Side DishAngel Hair Pasta and CheeseAbout 49 min · 4 servings
  63. BreakfastAebleskivers (Evil Skeevers)About 30 min (editorial estimate) · 24 aebleskivers
  64. Side DishKFC Copycat ColeslawAbout 2 hr 10 min · 1 batch (servings vary by bag size)
  65. SoupRocky Point Clam Chowder & Clam Cakes CopycatAbout 1 hr 30 min · 12 servings
  66. DessertCowboy Oatmeal CookiesAbout 40 min · 3 dozen cookies (36)
  67. Main DishKorean Beef and Rice20 min · 4 servings
  68. Side DishCreamy Ricotta-Parmesan Quick Grits15 min · 6 servings
  69. DinnerChicken & Broccoli Alfredo Stuffed Shells45 min · 6 servings
  70. SaladAunt Bee’s Shrimp Pasta Salad50 min, including 30 min chilling · 8 servings
  71. BreakfastBroccoli Cheese Quiche1 hr 13 min–1 hr 28 min · 8 slices
  72. DessertChocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies45 min, including setting · 24 cookies
  73. DessertDisneyland Peanut Butter Cookies24 min for one batch · 48 cookies
  74. DessertCranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies2 hr 20–22 min · 30 cookies
  75. Main DishGrilled Steak, Potato & Mushroom KabobsAt least 2 hr 35 min · 6 servings
  76. Main CourseMaple-Glazed Sheet Pan Salmon30 min · 4 servings
  77. Main DishGrilled Manti ChickenAt least 2 hr marinating plus prep and grilling · 8 servings
  78. DessertSticky Rice Balls in Coconut Milk25 min · 6 servings
  79. Main DishPrawn and Egg CurryNot specified · 4 servings
  80. PreservesCanned Cinnamon Pears12 hr 30 min minimum, plus prep and water heating · About 3–4 quart jars
  81. DessertSnickers Brownie Bites1 hour 20 minutes · 24 brownie bites
  82. LunchCopycat Willow Tree Chicken Salad15 min · 4 servings
  83. DinnerChicken and Dumpling CasseroleNot specified, plus a 5 min rest · 12 servings
  84. DinnerGarbage Can ChickenAbout 2 hr 50 min to 19 hr · 4 servings
  85. BreadToaster-Toasted Hamburger BunsNot specified · 4 toasted hamburger buns
  86. Main DishConchitas con CarneNot specified · 4–6 servings
  87. DinnerCrock-Pot Stuffed Green Peppers8 hr 10 min · 4 servings
  88. DessertMini Fried Pineapple PiesNot specified · 10 mini pies
  89. SoupItalian Wedding Soup50 min · About 12 cups; 6 servings
  90. Side DishCracker Barrel-Style Boiled CabbageNot reliably specified; source lists a 35-minute cook · 6 side-dish servings
  91. CasseroleFarmhouse Chicken Cornbread Casserole1 hr 5 min · 8 servings
  92. DinnerThe Best Tomato Pie1 hr 5 min · 10 slices
  93. Side DishCrispy Crunchy Cubed Potatoes40 min · 2 servings
  94. Side DishIri Tamago: Japanese Scrambled EggsNot specified · 2–3 servings
  95. SnackElotes: Grilled Mexican Street Corn32 min · 4 servings
  96. DessertReese’s Nutter Butter Cookie Truffles1 hour · 40 truffles
  97. DessertRaspberry Marshmallow Fluff Salad35 minutes, including 30 minutes chilling · 15 servings
  98. DessertTriple-Layer Key Lime Pie35 min, plus cooling and at least 2 hr chilling · 1 tall 9- or 10-inch pie
  99. DinnerDump-and-Bake Chicken Alfredo Casserole50 min · 6 servings
  100. BeverageHuckleberry Lemon Drop5 min · 1 cocktail
  101. DinnerCaramelized Honey-Soy Chicken LegsAbout 65 min, plus unspecified prep · 6 servings
  102. DinnerMaple Bacon and Caramelized Onion Pizza1 hr 20 min · 1 topped pizza, plus 1 spare crust
  103. DessertBlack Bean Brownie Mug Cake4 minutes, plus 1 minute cooling · 2 mug brownies
  104. DessertPineapple Upside-Down Cake BallsPackage bake and cooling time, plus a 10–15 minute chill and coating time · 8 source servings
  105. Side DishCosta Vida-Style Cilantro Lime RiceNot specified; 15–20 minutes on heat, plus a researched 10-minute rest · 4 side-dish servings
  106. DipCopycat Trader Joe’s Mediterranean Hummus10 min · 8 servings
  107. DessertChocolate Eclair Cake (Weight Watchers)Overnight chilling · 12 servings
  108. DessertBanana Bread Bars with Brown Butter Frosting45 minutes plus cooling · 24 large bars
  109. DinnerChicken and Biscuit BakeNot specified, plus a 5 min rest · 6 servings
  110. SaladCashew Chicken Rotini Salad30 min, plus 1 hr chilling · 16 servings
  111. SoupBallycotton Fish Chowder30 minutes · 4 to 5 servings
  112. Frozen Dessert5-Ingredient Ice Cream Sandwich Cake2 hr 10 min · 24 slices
  113. AppetizerRainforest Cafe Copycat Beef Lava Nachos28 min · 10 servings
  114. BreadCarrot Apple Zucchini Bread1 hour 5 minutes · 2 8-by-4-inch loaves (24 servings)
  115. PastryFlaky Quiche Crust from Scratch30 min · 1 quiche crust
  116. DessertGraham Cracker Toffee Bars25 min, plus cooling · 15 servings
  117. AppetizerInside Out Buffalo Wings35–40 min plus 1–3 hr marinating and prep · 6 servings
  118. BreakfastBaked Western Omelet1 hr · 9 servings
  119. Dessert SaladAngel Fluff Cherry Salad2 hr 5 min · 20 half-cup servings
  120. DessertQuick and Easy Glaze for Fresh Strawberry PieNot specified; chill until serving · 1 (9-inch) pie
  121. SnackCaramel Kettle CornNot specified · 4 servings
  122. DressingCrazy-Good Sesame Ginger Dressing10 min · About 2 3/4 cups
  123. Main DishGrilled Kokanee SalmonNot specified; 5–7 min on the grill · 6 servings
  124. DinnerRanch Chicken with Potatoes & Green Beans1 hr 5 min · Not specified
  125. Main DishHawaiian Beef TeriyakiAt least 6 hr marinating plus prep and grilling · 4 servings
  126. SauceAmazing Spaghetti Sauce2 hr 10 min · 6–8 servings
  127. Main DishBacon-Wrapped Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast50 min stated · 4 large servings
  128. Side DishLoaded Potato Bites30 min · 18–24 bites (about 5 servings)
  129. SnackGarbage Bag Snack MixAbout 1 day 20 min · About 5 1/4 gallons
  130. DessertParking Lot CookiesNot specified · About 4 dozen cookies
  131. SaladBroccoli Salad1 hr 10 min · 8 cups
  132. DinnerSlow-Cooker Chicken Fajitas3 hr 5 min–8 hr 5 min · 6 servings
  133. SnackMicrowave Cinnamon ChipsNot specified · 2 servings (12–16 chips)
  134. DessertLouisiana Bayou Bars40 min plus cooling · 16 bars
  135. DinnerCoconut Chicken30–35 min plus prep · 5 servings
  136. DinnerCampfire Butter Chicken40 min + overnight marinade · 1 camp skillet
  137. DessertPeanut Butter Chunker Cookies12 min on source card · 24 medium cookies
  138. SaladCalifornia Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette10 min · 4 servings
  139. SeafoodSpanish Trench Coat Shrimp35 min · 15 shrimp (4 appetizer servings)
  140. BreadHarvest Bread2 hr 5 min, including cooling · 1 9-by-5-inch loaf (10 slices)
  141. Main DishLomito Árabe1 hr 30 min · 3 wraps
  142. BreadSlanci: Balkan Breadsticks1 hr 50 min, including final rest · 10 to 14 breadsticks (5 servings)
  143. DessertMung Bean & Lotus Seeds Sweet Soup1 hr 10 min · 3 to 4 servings
  144. DessertPineapple Cornbread40 min · 8 servings
  145. Side DishJack Stack Barbecue Beans25 min · 4 to 6 servings
  146. Main CourseGrandma Katrina’s Russian Stuffed Peppers2 hr · 9 servings
  147. Main CourseBaked tefteli in tomato–sour cream sauce1 hr 10 min · 2 servings
  148. BeverageLemongrass Vodka Martini3–4 days · 2 cocktails
  149. Main CourseHot Honey Chicken with Summer Peaches45 min · 4 servings
  150. Side DishBraised Tofu with Mushroom and Bamboo Shoots1 hr 25 min · 4 servings
  151. DessertTwo-Ingredient "Japanese Cheesecake"4 hr 10 min · 8 slices
  152. Dinner15-Minute Cheesy Lasagna Sheet Pasta15 min · 4 servings
  153. SnackCheese-Pull Khachapuri1 hr 5 min · 4 to 6 servings
  154. DessertHomemade Fresh Pumpkin Pie3 hr 5 min · 8 servings
  155. Main CourseCheesy Chicken Meatballs30 min · 4 servings
  156. Main CourseKöttbullar with parsley potatoes40 min · 2 persons
  157. BeverageThe Famous Oklahoma Club Special5 min · 1 drink
  158. Main CourseBetter Homes & Garden Meatloaf1 hr 25 min · 4 servings
  159. Main CourseHam and Swiss Puff Pastries25 min · 8 servings
  160. BreakfastChiapas Tofu Avocado Scramble30 min + 2 hr soak · 4 servings
  161. Main CourseFall-Off-The-Bone BBQ Ribs8 hr 15 min · 6 servings
  162. DipsGreen Goddess Vegetable Dip Recipe10 min · 8 servings
  163. DessertHomemade Buttermilk Pie1 hr 25 min · 8 servings
  164. Side DishCrispy Hasselback Potatoes1 hr 10 min · 6 servings
  165. SnackCream Cheese Banana Bread1 hr 20 min · 10 servings
  166. BreakfastBerry and Granola Yogurt Parfait5 min · 1 parfait
  167. BreakfastAwesome Pumpkin Pie Smoothie5 min · 2 servings