We’ve Made A LOT Of Recipes This Summer—These Are Our Editors’ Favorites

Homemade ice cream is incredible, but let’s be honest—making it isn’t easy! That’s why we’re so excited to share this recipe for an easier shortcut. It still requires some freezing time because, well, it’s ice cream after all, but the actual making of the ice cream takes a total of about 5 minutes.

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Everything is better with a Coke… including chicken. Tangy, sweet, and savory, this grilled Coca-Cola chicken will hit every one of your taste buds. If you’re searching for a way to say goodbye to summer with a bang, look no further—this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

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This vibrant, ridiculously easy-to-make drink is like a party in a glass, perfect for beating the heat and jazzing up a backyard BBQ. It’s inspired by Sonic Drive-In’s cherry limeades, which are the epitome of summer in a plastic cup.

Get the Cherry Limeade Slushies recipe.

Don’t be fooled by the name—this pasta has no cream. Instead, you’ll purée fresh corn, sautéed garlic, and scallions into a luscious sauce, then toss it with pasta. Top the whole thing off with Parmesan, basil, and even more corn for a crowd-pleasing summer dinner.

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Imagine gathering around a crackling campfire, making sweet summer memories… and not fussing with sticky individual s’mores? You heard us right—instead, dive into this communal pot of s’mores fluff. Whether you’re at home for a movie night, headed over to a party or a weekend in the woods, this recipe is the ultimate summer crowd-pleaser.

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To celebrate the best of what summer has to offer, we developed this stone fruit-forward panzanella salad. It’s the kind of dish you can make on a blazing hot summer night without breaking a sweat and still feel full and satisfied by the time you clean your plate.

Get the Peach Panzanella With Burrata recipe.

From childhood memories of my grandma’s cherry cheesecake dessert lasagna comes a new classic: cherry cheesecake icebox cake. Cherry jam, whipped cheesecake, and graham crackers are layered in a loaf pan, chilled until set, then turned out and frosted with more whipped cheesecake for a cool, creamy modern dessert that still carries all the nostalgia of the original.

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In this take on a panzanella, the dumplings start crispy and chewy, but after a few minutes of swimming with soy- and chili-marinated tomatoes and cucumbers, they soak up some extra flavor, adding a bit of textural contrast to the dish.

Get the Pot Sticker Panzanella recipe.