5 Easy Summer Recipes for Lake Days & Family Get Togethers
Samantha
May 3rd, 2026
If there’s one thing we all crave in the summer, it’s easy food, less kitchen time, and more memory-making time with family and friends.
Whether you’re hosting for the 4th, hanging out at the lake, or entertaining a house full of guests at your up-north getaway, these recipes are simple, crowd-pleasing, and totally stress-free. No complicated ingredients. No spending all day cooking. Just fresh, delicious food everyone will love.
Here are 5 easy summer recipes — breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, and the ultimate pasta salad — that are perfect for holidays, lake days, and backyard get-togethers.
🍓 Breakfast: Berry French Toast Bake (Make-Ahead Magic!)
This is the breakfast you make when you have a house full of people and do NOT want to be flipping French toast at 7am.
I'm Samantha, a Michigan girlie who thrives on summer vibes. With my husband Mark and our two boys, we're all about exploring, whether it's family trips or sneaky getaways just us. Catch me on the patio with coffee, hunting down deals for you all. I have been a part of Simply Sales since 2021, which is a dream since I love to shop! I'm a neat freak, who loves a good book, and my favorite foods are tacos and pasta. Backyard chill sessions are my jam! My wardrobe? Jeans and a basic tee, or athleticwear.
