September 9 - 15, 2012

Bring the flavor of the Southwest to your grill. Serve with Grilled Corn on the Cob and Sliced Tomatoes.

Baked potatoes are so simple, yet perfect for any meal. Throw them in the oven and then top the potatoes with your favorite toppings when they are done. Not to mention budget friendly, too.

The perfect way to enjoy all your favorite summer vegetables. Grilling enhances the flavor of all these vegetables and makes them a terrific side dish for any main course.

Raspberries, bananas and ice cream mixed up with gelatin. Who isn't going to love that! This salad is the perfect side to a heavy holiday meal. And the color brightens up the table.

This buckle turns out scrumptious with a dense texture and tangy plum flavor. If you love the flavor of ripe plums, you will enjoy this delicious dessert.

With the addition of cheese in this meatloaf recipe the result is a more savory and rich flavor than most meatloaf meals.

Cheesy potato casserole topped with a crispy crumb topping. A yummy potato side dish that is sure to be a family favorite.

Finally, an easy way to get those ears of corn ready to be eaten! Put it all in a baking dish and pour the melted butter with the seasonings over the top and roll it around.

A quick way to enjoy the great taste of a BLT. This scrumptious summer salad has all the fixings for a BLT sandwich: bacon, lettuce, and tomatoes, served along with croutons and dressing. Tomatoes fresh from your garden will give this salad a summer fresh taste.

Soft, gooey, autumn treat that is sure to satisfy. Fresh apples and caramel topping are used to give a caramel apple flavor to these bars. Use our apple guide to select the best apple to use. Also, see All About Apples to learn how to prepare them for other apple recipes.

This version is lighter than most strombolis but still has lots of flavor.

This sprightly salad makes a terrific side dish for a summertime supper or when served with crusty bread for a light lunch.

Once you have tried this fresh apple muffins recipe, you will agree that it is one of the best muffin recipes you have ever tasted. Fresh apples make this apple muffin recipe distinctive. Enjoy these apple muffins for breakfast or with afternoon tea or coffee.

When you're looking for a fresh idea for a light summer luncheon or brunch, try this simple, but tasty open-face Italian pie.

Everyone will enjoy these freshly seasoned, buttery, hot-out-of-the oven breadsticks with Italian classics like Chicken Parma or Lasagna Formaggio.

Crisp carrots make a moist, delicious cake that is perfect for family gatherings. More carrot cake recipes can be found on our site to make for any occasion, including a slow cooker carrot cake recipe for you to try. Also, learn how to prepare carrots to use in all your carrot recipes.

Old southern favorite that includes all you need in one piece. Kids will love it. This is also a great dish to make in advance and cook later.

Here's a classic salad for any season. This simple cabbage and carrot coleslaw recipe is an easy and tasty way to prepare fresh cabbage and carrots from your garden harvest. See our Summer Side Dish Recipes collection for other dishes in which you can use your fresh vegetables.

A healthy and flavorful vegetable that will have you coming back for seconds. This recipe is a great way to use those beans in the garden.

This is a classic grilled chicken fajita recipe but with that summery grilled chicken flavor! Serve with fresh tomatoes, lettuce, colby jack cheese and sour cream!

Great side dish or as a filling for burritos

Simple corn bread recipe that will melt in your mouth. Serve them up with honey butter or maple syrup for an even better treat.

Sweet and creamy with just a hint of cinnamon flavor. These Mexican cheese cakes are rich and delicious. They are sure to be a favorite of family and friends.