We embraced the flavors of summer in this month's Recipe Club & Potluck program! Whether you love a barbecue, s'mores by the campfire, or the fresh flavors of seasonal produce, this month's list of recipes is sure to captivate you.
Get the recipes for BBQ Chicken Mac 'n Cheese, Zucchini Cookies, and Indoor S'mores here, and don't forget to sign up for September's Recipe Club & Potluck on Friday, September 12 @ 1:00 pm! We love meeting other foodies, enjoying a potluck-style meal, and exchanging recipes. We hope to se you there!
BBQ Chicken Mac 'n Cheese
Ingredients
For the Mac 'n Cheese:
- 1 pound Cavatappi pasta
- 8 oz medium cheddar block cheese
- 8 oz sharp cheddar block cheese
- 8 oz cheddar gruyere blend block cheese
- 6 oz Swiss block cheese
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 2 1/2 cups half & half
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- salt
- pepper
- smoked paprika
For the Pulled Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
Details
Combining one of the most beloved barbecue sides, mac 'n cheese, with pulled chicken makes for the perfect summer potluck dish! Creamy sauce with the perfect BBQ tang makes this mac 'n cheese dish perfectly flavorful and indulgent. See the full recipe cards above, and enjoy!
Zucchini Cookies
Ingredients
- 1¼ cups grated zucchini
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ⅔ cup packed light brown sugar
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips
Details
These cookies bring the flavor of fresh summer produce to the dessert table! They're golden brown around the edges, tender in the center, packed with moist zucchini, and loaded with sweet chocolate chips. Get the full recipe and details from Preppy Kitchen!
Indoor S'mores
Ingredients
- 8 cups Honey Graham cereal squares
- 1 bag (10 oz) miniature marshmallows, about 5 1/2 cups
- 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Details
Celebrate summer with this delicious recipe for indoor s'mores! Honey graham cereal provides the base for this sweet treat, and the combination of marshmallows, chocolate, and vanilla is heavenly. Get the full recipe from Betty Crocker Best 100, or find a similar recipe online from Betty Crocker here!
Cherry Cobbler
Ingredients
- 3 cans cherry pie filling
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1-2 sticks melted butter
Details
This cherry cobbler recipe is easy to assemble for those last minute get-togethers, and is absolutely delicious! Canned cherry pie filling and a simple cake mix come together with melted butter to make the perfect on-the-go dessert. Bake it for a few extra minutes to really allow the butter to brown the crust, if desired!