Recipes Everyday Cooking Seasonal Summer 15 of Grandma's Best Recipes for Summertime Pies, salads, and so much more. By Alexandra Domrongchai Alexandra Domrongchai Alexandra Domrongchai is a Southern-raised, Brooklyn-based writer with a passion for storytelling, cooking and food history. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on May 28, 2024 Close Photo: Dotdash Meredith Food Studios We all know the truth: Everything always tastes better when grandma makes it. Maybe its the secret ingredient of love savored in every bite—or perhaps its the surplus of butter. Either way, recipes passed down by her are the best. That's why we dug through our recipes to share our favorite grandma-inspired summer recipes that are sure to wow everyone at your next potluck or to make a memorable weeknight dinner. Between Fried Chicken and Gravy and Grandma's Southern Mac and Cheese, you're going to want to keep reading. 01 of 15 Grandma Oma's Pickled Okra Dotdash Meredith Food Studios "These were easy and fast and a great way to save summer okra. The only thing I did differently was add one whole clove of garlic but they came out fabulous!" — Cajunsgirl View Recipe 02 of 15 My Grandma's Shoofly Pie Dotdash Meredith Food Studios "I loved this recipe! I was looking for a shoofly pie recipe like the ones I grew up with in Pennsylvania, and this is authentic! This pie is best served warm. Thanks for a recipe that I will make when I want some true comfort food!" — Kiliki View Recipe 03 of 15 Fried Chicken with Creamy Gravy Allrecipes Magazine "This recipe is what taught me how to make fried chicken! My husband loves this dish! For the gravy I usually sauté finely chopped onions in butter first until soften then add some fresh sage and follow the rest of the recipe. Thanks so much for sharing this gem of a recipe!" — Cally View Recipe 04 of 15 Grandma's Carrot Salad Dotdash Meredith Food Studios "This was a fantastic recipe! I haven't had carrot salad in a really long time. Back then all it had in it was carrots, raisins, mayo and sugar. I liked it but this was much better and so easy to make! Thanks for the recipe!" — Melody Dumplin View Recipe 05 of 15 Grandma's Southern Mac and Cheese Rae "This is the same mac and cheese I was raised on. I still make it the same way my grandmother made it. I love it." — Evella Mae View Recipe 06 of 15 Apple Pie by Grandma Ople "I never follow a recipe exactly, but since this was my first apple pie I was nervous and followed it exactly. Everyone at the family party loved it. Days later I'm still getting complimented from my sons-in-law and sorry they didn't take a larger piece home because they were so filled up from dinner. THANK YOU for making me look good and all thought it was bakery bought." — Irenecalamia View Recipe 07 of 15 Great Grandma's Peach Cobbler Elaine Love "One of the best and easiest recipes I have come across. I enjoyed the crispy top of the crust along with the creaminess of the underside on top of the peaches. This will be my go to recipe!" — Babs1957 View Recipe 08 of 15 Butter Biscuit Peach Cobbler fabeveryday "Best and easiest peach cobbler in my life. Thank you so much for sharing." — Hazel Johnson View Recipe 09 of 15 Grandma's Lemon Meringue Pie Dotdash Meredith Food Studios "Love this recipe! I’ve made it several times and it’s wonderful. Over time I’ve added fresh huckleberries when available and even a cream cheese layer now and again. The original recipe is perfect however. It’s turned out wonderfully every time. Thank you." — Cannup View Recipe 10 of 15 Grandma Rita's Soft Butter Rolls Mom2twin "I will likely never buy rolls again. This recipe is simple to make. I didn't change anything. I baked some on a sheet pan and some in a round pan. This recipe is a keeper." — Malissa Kaawa View Recipe 11 of 15 Grandma's Skillet Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Dotdash Meredith Food Studios "This was my first Pineapple Upside Down cake. It was a request by a family member for a birthday cake. I followed the recipe with the exception of one thing. I used buttermilk instead of regular milk, which I do often in recipes. I was so surprised at how good it was. The texture was perfect. It's such an easy recipe and the family absolutely loved it!" — Cherylmcfadden315 View Recipe 12 of 15 Grandma Jeanette's Amazing German Red Cabbage DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS "Thank you for sharing your wonderful recipe. I only make this occasionally, when I have a head of red cabbage on hand, but it is really, really good, especially with any kind of pork. Thank you, again, for sharing! Cheers!" — Karen750 View Recipe 13 of 15 Old-Fashioned Potato Salad Dotdash Meredith Food Studio I am very picky about potato salad and am usually very disappointed in them. This, by far, is the best recipe I have come across! This is definitely bookmarked, printed and the link send to my own email. Thank you!" — Teri Colglazier View Recipe 14 of 15 Grandma Minnie's Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies EMMA MEYER "This recipe makes a great sugar cookie. When I took the cookies out of the oven, I sprinkled the cookie with colored sugar decoration. Super scrumptious in the end!" — Andre Varner View Recipe 15 of 15 Grandma's Hamburger Casserole Dotdash Meredith Food Studios "My grandmother's hamburger casserole is classic comfort food! Featuring ground beef, noodles, and a creamy cheese sauce, this simple recipe dates back to the 1940s." —LaDonna Langwell View Recipe More Inspiration These 15 Grandma-Made Breakfast Recipes Will Start Your Day Right 15 Grandma-Approved Recipes That Deserve a Comeback 19 of Grandma's Best Summer Salads Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit