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Slather this tangy, spicy, sweet condiment all over chicken wings, french fries, and more.

What to do with that overzealous orchard haul? Homemade apple butter is the answer.

Seasoned with store-bought Cajun spice mix and topped with homemade peach salsa, these weeknight chicken thighs can be on the table in under 30 minutes.

Crisp pecans in a sticky mochi cake makes for a dreamy dessert. A dab of miso gives it intriguing depth.

Think Buffalo wings—saucy chicken, cheesy dip, crunchy vegetables—but turned slightly on its head with whipped feta and handheld giardiniera.

With a few time-saving tricks, spoon-tender meatballs can be yours in about an hour.

This cornbread recipe gets everything you want out of the simple sidekick: It’s easy to cut, not too sweet, and it holds together.

Beef patties are great, but so are salmon ones, and lamb ones, and potato ones, and so many more.

Rethink green tomatoes—in this savory-sweet, make-ahead salad, they’re fresh and juicy. It’s a knockout addition to any cookout.

Yes, the convivial festival favorite can be recreated at home. This one’s even more fun with a ginger-tinged glaze and a shower of pulverized berries.

Cold, smooth, and tangy-sweet, this invigorating refresher is just what's needed for Juneteenth and all of your hot summer days.

Buttermilk-soaked catfish gets superlatively crispy thanks to a rice-flour dredge, a tasty nod to both Juneteenth and Black fish-fry food traditions.

Rich, smoky, and complexly sweet, these from-scratch baked beans are worth the long—mostly hands-off—cook time.

This easy-to-make potato salad gets its zing from sweet relish and plenty of mustard and a dressing reminiscent of deviled eggs.

Gently poached shrimp are the star in this quick and simple warm weather favorite. Lean on frozen shrimp for an even faster prep.

These spicy-sweet ribs are ideal for fuss-free grilling as they can be cooked directly on the grill, with no need to bake or steam them first.

We’ve got three different methods, based on the type of tea you’re brewing.

These collard greens are great to make for a dinner party when you need to keep your oven and stovetop free.

If you can’t find coconut vinegar for this collard greens recipe, use 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar instead.

Whipping up a homemade Caesar salad dressing is easier than you might think and definitely worth your while.

For the best fried green tomatoes, swap cornmeal for a crispy panko crust, then serve with a creamy sauce or tuck them into a pimento cheese sandwich.

A speedy take on a focaccia-based pizza (only 40 minutes of rest required!) with Calabrian chile–spiked sauce and salty cured olives.

This crispy fried catfish recipe from Nashville icon Arnold’s requires some prep and patience, but the crunchy cornmeal crust is worth it.

Toss chilled lobster tail and claw meat with mayonnaise, lemon juice, and celery, then stuff into buttery toasted rolls for these king-of-seafood sandwiches.