Delicious Summer Recipes from Grandma.
There’s just something special about the way classic recipes bring people together. From the first bite of sweet, juicy strawberry shortcake to the tangy crunch of homemade pickles, old-fashioned summer favorites evoke a nostalgia that makes every gathering feel warmer and more welcoming. Whether you have fond memories of sipping homemade peach ice cream on the porch or can still picture the golden crispness of grandma’s fried chicken, these 16 Old-Fashioned Summer Recipes Grandma Would’ve Made are a delicious way to relive the simple joys of summers past.
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Grandma’s cooking and the memories at her house are some of the best times I remember. I find myself longing for some good old-fashioned summer recipes grandma would have made each year. Below are some of my favorites, which I hope will become ones that your family enjoys as much as we do. So pull out your mixing bowls, gather the family, and get ready to make some new memories with these timeless dishes!
16 Old-Fashioned Summer Recipes Grandma Would’ve Made
- Memories of Grandma. Grandma made these recipes for years, and she didn’t even use a recipe card. She knew them by heart, and they always came out perfectly. I want to share some of those recipes with my family, too!
- Classics. Recipes that are well-known and well-loved by all, but each one of us has their very own favorite. These are recipes that use simple, real foods and taste amazing!
- Made From Scratch. There is nothing about these recipes that suggests they were picked up at the grocery store. These are all home-cooked with love.
1. The Best Banana Pudding from The Baker Mama
2. Ice Box Cake from Big Oven
3. Old Fashioned Coconut Cream Pie from I Heart Naptime
4. Old Fashioned Ham Salad Recipe from A Life Jolie
5. Old Fashioned Potato Salad from Crayons and Cravings
6. Strawberry Shortcake from Life, Love and Sugar
7. How to Make an Old-Fashioned Rhubarb Pie from Crafting a Family Dinner
8. Peach Ice Cream from Meaningful Mama
9. Refrigerator Pickles Recipe with Garlic and Dill from Artful Homemaking
10. Pickled Cucumbers and Onions from A Couple Cooks
11. Buttermilk Fried Okra Recipe with Easy Dipping Sauce from The Forked Spoon
12. Zucchini Bread from Sally’s Baking Addiction (photo by Sally McKenney)
13. Peach Cobbler from Cottage At The Crossroads
14. Strawberry Jam from Country Hill Cottage
15. Southern Tomato Sandwich from Big Oven
16. Fried Chicken from Bake It With Love
What was your favorite summer recipe of your grandma’s?
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