Happy Monday, friends! I'm here to bring some much-needed sunshine to the beginning of your week with budget-friendly summer recipes, camping meals you'll actually want to eat, and a viral NYC cake that's almost too pretty to eat:

→ Affordable summer recipes for your next gathering

→ Camping meals that are a guaranteed 10/10

→ Our very honest review of the viral Dot Cakes

—Claudia Santos, Assistant Editor

Summer hosting doesn't have to bankrupt you. These recipes help you impress without straining your wallet.

Light up the campfire and get cooking with these 23 recipes you'll actually look forward to eating.

Adriana braved the long lines and $11-per-cake price tag to try these viral sprinkle cakes. But were they worth it?