Fun Summertime Recipes to Try!

Now that we’re finally getting some warmer weather in the Midwest, we at GiftWorksPlus are starting to get a craving for delicious summer foods. If you’re finding it hard to keep the family busy and entertained this season, why not try some easy and delicious recipes to make with the whole family? Here are some of our favorite sweet treats, drinks, snacks, and entrees you should definitely try out!

Top 7 Summertime Recipes

1. Blackberry Lemonade! Everyone loves a refreshing glass of lemonade on a warm day, but this recipe takes it up a notch with a unique blackberry/lemonade blend. Perfect for those hot summer days spent outside at the park, pool, or beach.
2. Taco popcorn! Here’s an easy snack to make to help liven up any picnic, party, or Tuesday afternoon! Plus, it's super simple, so the kids can definitely help. Looking for a dairy-free option? Just swipe out the butter for a vegan butter spread!
3. Potato salad! There’s no summer picnic that’s complete without potato salad. This recipe has over 200 great reviews and is sure to please the entire family.
4. Veggie burgers! If you’re vegetarian, vegan, or just looking to cut down on red meat, you need to try these burgers! They’re the perfect way to add a healthy option to your summer BBQ!
5. Snicker salad! If you’ve never had a snicker salad, you don’t know what you’re missing! This “salad” uses apples, whipped cream, vanilla pudding, milk, and Snickers candy bars. It’s a simple and easy recipe to make with the kids, assuming they don’t eat all the candy before it makes it into the salad.
6. Baked beans! Another summertime staple, this recipe is simple and packed with pork and bacon to appease the meat lovers in your family. With over 200 positive reviews, you know the whole family will love it!
7. Strawberry Cake! Considering we haven’t listed a dessert yet, and the Snicker salad is "technically" a salad...we thought we’d include this beautiful strawberry cake recipe that will definitely add some color and sweet summer flavor to your day!

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Whether you’re cooking for friends and neighbors, or if you’re just cooking for family, we are confident you’ll all enjoy these fresh summer recipes. Be sure to take some pictures of everyone enjoying their feast and then browse our GiftWorksPlus website for the perfect custom frame to capture your favorite photos!

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