Make Your Summer Scrumptious!

These summer recipes are a favorite at our house with simple ingredients and easy, kid-friendly steps. It makes for an easy lunch, potluck and picnic dish, or a sweet outdoor patio treat. Plus, after we put them together, everyone always enjoys devouring the results!

– Jodi, Lincoln Kids Mom

No-Churn Cookie Dough Ice Cream

  • 2 c heavy whipping cream

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • Ready-to-bake refrigerated cookie dough*

  • 14-oz can sweetened condensed milk

  • ½ c creamy peanut butter, melted

In a large bowl, beat heavy cream and vanilla with an electric mixer on high until stiff peaks form and stand straight. Fold in sweetened condensed milk. Gently swirl in crumbled cookie dough pieces, melted peanut butter, or other candy. Spread mixture into a large freezer-safe plastic container (one with a lid works well). Cover and freeze for at least 6 hours or until firm. *Be careful if using cookie dough with raw eggs! Eat at your own risk.

Easy Summer Nacho Salad

  • 1 bag nacho cheese tortilla chips

  • 1 taco seasoning packet

  • 1 lb ground beef(browned with taco seasoning & cooled)

  • 1 8 oz bag shredded lettuce

  • 1 8 oz bag shredded cheddar cheese

  • 1 6 oz can sliced black olives

  • 2 medium tomatoes (diced)

  • 8 oz Dorothy Lynch dressing

Gently combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

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