Hot August afternoons practically beg for something bright, citrusy, and refreshing—and these zesty lemon recipes deliver. From honey-glazed lemon pepper wings to soft lemon blueberry cookies and even a retro lemon Jell-O poke cake, there’s something here for every summer craving. These sunny dishes are perfect for end-of-summer potlucks, backyard BBQs, and family dinners, and trust me—you’ll want to try them all before the season slips away. Grab your lemons and let’s squeeze the most out of August!

Sweet & Sticky Lemon Pepper Wings

A tray of seasoned chicken wings with lemon slices is placed on white parchment paper. The tray rests on a yellow checked cloth, creating a bright, appetizing display.
Sweet & Sticky Lemon Pepper Wings. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Crispy oven-baked wings meet a glossy honey-lemon glaze that’s finger-licking good. Perfect for backyard BBQs or late-summer parties, these always disappear first.
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Easy Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce

lemon butter garlic with parsley and lemon near
Easy Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Bright, zesty, and buttery—this simple sauce elevates everything from grilled veggies to weeknight chicken in under 10 minutes.
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Soft Lemon-Blueberry Cake Cookies

A plate of glazed lemon blueberry cookies sits on a white and yellow checkered cloth, with fresh blueberries and lemon slices scattered around. One cookie is broken in half, showing its soft interior.
Soft Lemon-Blueberry Cake Cookies. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Tender, cake-like cookies bursting with blueberries and topped with a light lemon glaze—the perfect summer potluck treat.
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10-Minute Pan-Seared Tilapia with Lemon Butter

tilapia with lemon butter sauce
10-Minute Pan-Seared Tilapia with Lemon Butter. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Light, flaky fish drizzled with a bright lemon-butter sauce makes a restaurant-quality dinner in minutes.
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Creamy Crock Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken

A white scalloped plate with creamy pasta topped with a seasoned chicken breast, garnished with lemon slices and parsley. The dish is placed on a light background with a yellow and white checkered cloth beside it.
Creamy Crock Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Rich, creamy, and full of citrusy flavor—this easy slow-cooker recipe is perfect for busy summer nights.
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Lemon Icebox Pie

A cream pie with a graham cracker crust in a glass pie dish has two slices missing. The two slices are placed on white, scalloped-edge plates. The setup is on a blue surface with a gray cloth, utensils, and lemon slices in the background.
Lemon Icebox Pie. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

With its classic graham cracker crust and creamy lemon filling, this Lemon Icebox Pie is the perfect dessert for any occasion.
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Easy Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken

A white rectangular dish filled with golden-brown baked chicken breasts, garnished with lemon slices, herbs, and spices, placed on a white and yellow checkered cloth.
Easy Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Golden, juicy chicken infused with garlic, lemon, and black pepper—a simple summer dinner win.
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Retro Lemon Jell-O Poke Cake

A lemon sheet cake topped with creamy frosting, lemon slices, and mint leaves. The cake is partially sliced in a white baking dish next to two plated servings adorned with similar garnishes. Fresh mint and a whole lemon are placed next to the dishes.
Retro Lemon Jell-O Poke Cake. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

A throwback dessert with ribbons of lemony Jell-O and fluffy Cool Whip topping—your August BBQ needs this!
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5-Minute Ginger Turmeric Lemon Shot

A jar of bright yellow smoothie sits on a white surface, surrounded by a halved lemon, a slice of green mango, and turmeric slices. The drink appears fresh and vibrant, suggesting it contains ingredients like turmeric, lemon, and mango.
5-Minute Ginger Turmeric Lemon Shot. Photo credit: Simply Breakfast Recipes.

Start your morning with this bright and immune-boosting sip, perfect for late-summer wellness.
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3-Ingredient Lemon Aioli

A close-up of a creamy white sauce with black pepper specks in a white bowl. A lemon wedge is partially visible in the background.
3-Ingredient Lemon Aioli. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Creamy, garlicky, and lemony—this aioli turns fries, sandwiches, and grilled veggies into summer gold.
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Cozy Greek Lemon Chicken & Rice Soup

A bowl of creamy chicken soup with peas and carrots, expertly crafted from cherished chicken recipes, garnished with lemon slices and fresh dill. The bowl rests gracefully on a blue and white patterned napkin.
Cozy Greek Lemon Chicken & Rice Soup. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Even in August, this silky, citrusy soup is comfort in a bowl—light enough for summer, cozy enough for cool nights.
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Cranberry Lemon Squares That Pop

Two layered dessert bars on a white plate. The top layer is lemon with a dusting of powdered sugar, and the middle layer is a bright red berry filling. The bars rest on a light, crumbly crust.
Cranberry Lemon Squares That Pop. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Classic lemon squares get a bright twist with a sweet cranberry layer and a dusting of powdered sugar. Perfect for summer picnics or potluck desserts.
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Lemon Bundt Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

A bundt cake topped with thick, white icing drizzled in stripes. Lemons and a bowl of frosting are in the background on a light-colored surface.
Lemon Bundt Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Fresh lemon juice, tangy zest, and a drizzle of glaze topped with lemon cream cheese frosting—this cake screams summer celebration.
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Crisp Apple Slaw with Lemon Dressing

A person pours a bowl of yellow dressing over a colorful salad in a glass bowl. The salad contains kale, red cabbage, carrots, and apple slices. A striped cloth is visible beside the bowl on the white surface.
Crisp Apple Slaw with Lemon Dressing. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Crunchy apples, shredded cabbage, and a zesty-sweet lemon dressing make this a refreshing 5-minute summer side.
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Lemon Ginger Energy Bites

Close-up of lemon ginger energy bites arranged on a white wooden surface. The bites are topped with lemon zest, and slices of fresh ginger are visible in the background.
Lemon Ginger Energy Bites. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Packed with turmeric, ginger, and a citrusy punch, these little bites are your go-to healthy pick-me-up all summer long.
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Fresh Fruit Salad with Honey-Lemon Drizzle

A bowl of fruit salad containing strawberries, apples, grapes, kiwi, and pear, garnished with pomegranate seeds. A lemon half, a bowl of honey, and a spoon are placed around the bowl on a white surface.
Fresh Fruit Salad with Honey-Lemon Drizzle. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

A colorful mix of strawberries, kiwi, grapes, and pomegranate seeds tossed in honey-lemon dressing—hello, August refreshment.
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Lemon Lush

A dessert featuring layers of a crumbly base, bright yellow filling, and fluffy white cream, topped with two halved strawberries, on a beige plate.
Lemon Lush. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Also called Lemon Lasagna, this dessert stacks cookie crust, lemony filling, and whipped cream for a summer crowd-pleaser.
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Cool & Creamy Greek Tzatziki

A bowl of creamy yogurt dip garnished with dill and olive oil sits on a marble surface. Surrounding it are fresh cucumber slices, green bell pepper strips, and baby carrots, ready to be dipped. A spoon rests in the bowl.
Cool & Creamy Greek Tzatziki. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This lemony cucumber-yogurt dip is fresh, herby, and the perfect poolside snack or gyro topper.
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Set-It-and-Forget-It Lemon Asparagus

cooked asparagus with lemo wedges
Set-It-and-Forget-It Lemon Asparagus. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

No soggy veggies here—Crockpot asparagus with lemon cooks up tender and flavorful with just five minutes of prep.
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Oven-Baked Lemon Chicken And Potatoes

A skillet filled with golden-brown roasted chicken thighs, sliced lemons, capers, baby potatoes, and fresh herbs, all arranged on a white hexagonal-tile background.
Oven-Baked Lemon Chicken And Potatoes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Golden, juicy chicken and crispy roasted potatoes come together in this easy weeknight sheet pan dinner.
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Bright & Garlicky Green Beans with Mushrooms

A plate of sautéed green beans and mushrooms garnished with three lemon wedges. The dish is served on a white marble surface with a fork and a striped napkin nearby. In the background, there's a wooden cutting board with more lemon and garlic.
Bright & Garlicky Green Beans with Mushrooms. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Fresh beans and mushrooms sautéed with lemon and garlic—this side dish is crisp, quick, and BBQ-approved.
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These 31 Easy Snacks Were Made for Sunny Days

Party pickle Roll-Ups on a plate with fresh dill ready to be served
These 31 Easy Snacks Were Made for Sunny Days. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Sunny days call for fun, flavorful, and effortlessly shareable snacks and this roundup is full of crowd-pleasers that disappear fast. From tortilla crab pinwheel and cold salsa dip to crispy chicken taquitos and chex mix recipes, every bite is a must-try. Perfect for picnics, beach days, cookouts, or just kicking back on the patio, these 31 snack recipes bring big flavor with minimal fuss. Dive into delicious treats with snacks that were made to shine in the sunshine! Get All The Recipes: These 31 Easy Snacks Were Made for Sunny Days