Top Summer Recipes and Lifestyle Posts
Top Summer Recipes have been updated for 2022!
I’m on the way to the beach with my mom. We have made it a tradition to try once a year to get away together. Thankfully, my husband is more than happy for me nurture that relationship. What a true blessing! In addition to quality time with my mom, a beach trip always inspires new summer recipes.
I’m sure some of the delicious meals my mom and I are about to eat will inspire me to develop more recipes for the blog. In the meantime, I want you to enjoy these top 10 summer recipes that seem to be making a splash. I hope you’ll give them a try. I don’t think you will be disappointed!

Top 10 Summer Recipes
I hope you enjoy these top summer recipes.
Best Crawfish Boil Recipe
I know that’s a big claim, but I’m standing by it. This summer crawfish boil really is the best ever. It's not only delicious but also crazy simple.
Cheesy Squash Casserole
Need a foolproof hit for a potluck dinner? This cheesy squash casserole fits the bill.
Gray's Southern Creamed Corn
Gray’s Southern Creamed Corn is rightfully named after my Granny Gray. Creamed corn was a staple on her table and has become one on mine.
Squash Relish from Your Garden Squash
Some of the top recipes surprised me, but I'm not at all surprised to see this squash relish make the top 10. Not only is it delicious, but it's a great way to preserve summer squash from your garden.
Recipe for Easy Yeast Rolls, aka Southern Spoon Rolls
My recipe for easy yeast rolls, also known as southern spoon rolls, is super simple. With just 6 ingredients, you’ll have the best dinner rolls around this summer!
Refrigerator Dill Pickles
Refrigerator Dill Pickles are one of my favorite summer treats, not to mention a great way to use the cucumbers that I’m harvesting in abundance from the garden!
Southern Fried Cornbread
This fried cornbread: is a Southern favorite that was my Granny's specialty. It's great with soup, deviled eggs, or just about any dish you'd like to pair it with.
Grandmama's Chocolate Meringue Pie
This chocolate meringue pie is classic, traditional, simple, and well…perfect.
Blackberry Trifle with Luscious Custard Filling
I also shared this luscious berry trifle with my July 4 recipe roundup because the colors are perfect for Independence Day. But it's a favorite dessert for summer time in general.
No Fail Red Pepper Jelly Recipe
Red pepper jelly? Yes! This recipe never fails me. Consistency-wise, it's just right for glazes, sauces, and--my personal favorite--thumbprint cookies.
Top 5 Lifestyle Posts
I thought I’d also list a few of the top lifestyle posts to go with the recipes. My ferns are still looking good thanks to Epsom salt. My garden is doing great this year, too -- it's producing like crazy. Check out the progress here.