5,033 summer recipes

A long slow simmer makes this cheesy rich crowd pleaser a certain hit when company is coming.

A spicy traditional chili that can be left to simmer while you are at work.

Creamy ricotta cheese gives these meatballs a lovely soft texture. Simmer in your favorite marinara sauce.

A savory bean and ham soup that is simmered to perfection in your crockpot or slow cooker.

Prepare your recipe for kefta meatballs. Let them simmer for at least an hour in this spicy tomato-based sauce.

Homemade chunky applesauce made from mixed apple varieties, simmered until tender and lightly spiced with cinnamon and lemon juice.

Southern hog head cheese: pork and pig's foot simmered with onions, green onions, parsley, and red pepper flakes, then set into a sliceable terrine. Spread on crackers.

Pineapple apricot jam made from just 3 ingredients: dried apricots, crushed pineapple, and sugar. No pectin needed. Slow-simmered until thick and spreadable.

Shredded carrots simmered with orange juice concentrate, raisins, and a pinch of cinnamon. A light, naturally sweet side dish ready in 20 minutes.

5 bean soup simmers pinto, navy, red, great northern, and black-eyed peas with a smoky ham bone, tomatoes, and chili powder. Hearty, high-fiber, freezer-friendly bowl.

Butterfield Stageline chili: hand-chopped brisket and ground pork simmered slow with green chiles, tequila, beer, and toasted spices. Texas-style crowd feeder.

Red wine marinated sirloin steak simmered with mushrooms, onions, and Worcestershire sauce, served over egg noodles with pan gravy. An 8-hour marinade builds deep flavor.

Loaded drop cookies with cream cheese, chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, walnuts, raisins and coconut. Rich dairy base creates ultra-soft centers with chewy edges in just 12 minutes.

Meatballs for spaghetti: classic Italian-American meatballs with ground beef, breadcrumbs, garlic, basil, and parsley. Browned and simmered in tomato sauce for tender results.

Mango and tamarind chutney: slow-simmered jammy preserve with mango, golden raisins, ginger, mustard seed, and sour tamarind. Water-bath canned for a year of shelf life.

Southern corn chowder with fresh-scraped corn pulp, bacon, potatoes, tomatoes, and a bouquet garni. Cream-finished, brightened with cayenne. A simmered farmhouse chowder.