Cook up summer fun with these easy, summer recipes.

S ome of the best summer memories are the simplest.

My family’s favorite summertime memories include picking blackberries, making a homemade slip and slide in the backyard and eating ice cream sundaes for dinner. Each of these memories is simple and inexpensive, and can be done in times of peace or pandemic.

One fun way to make memories with your kids is to be creative in the kitchen. Making homemade lemonade is a lot of fun, and kids will appreciate it even more after squeezing all those lemons. Homemade ice cream is another fun treat to make as a family.

As some families continue to shelter in place – or at least carefully choose their outings – summer fun right in our own backyards (and kitchens) is more appealing than ever.

Here are some recipes so you can cook up some fun with your kids this summer.

Kids love these brownie ice cream sandwiches!

Grilled fruit might be new to your kids. They will likely love it, especially over vanilla ice cream.

Try this bread on a family campout or in your own backyard with an outdoor fire pit.

The recipe title is a bit of a wink to kids. Calling them sandwiches is more fun than “pound cake with fruit.” Use any of your favorite fruit!

Most kids like this corn that’s rolled in sour cream and cheese. If your kids can’t stand mayo or sour cream, just skip it. Instead, you can roll in butter, then continue with the lime juice, cilantro and cheese. This version comes from the Simply Recipes food blog.

Find more recipes for summer and year-round at tulsakids.com/food!

Natalie Mikles is a mom of three – 12-year-old twin girls and an 11-year-old boy. She writes about food, sharing recipes for busy families and picky eaters. She has been recognized for her food columns as well as features on families and issues affecting local children. She loves pizza and movie nights with her family.

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