Citrus

If you like lox, bacon, or anchovies, you should thank salt—and time. That's all that it takes to turn supermarket limes into this pleasantly salt-tart-funky pantry staple, the sibling of preserved lemons.

Set this up on Sunday and have tapas at home when you get back from work, all week long. This recipe is from Morcilla, one of the Hot 10, America's Best New Restaurants 2016.

Impressive doesn’t necessarily mean hard. The curd can be made at least a day ahead, as can the crust. Divide up the work, stay cool, and knock ‘em dead with the presentation. This recipe is from Buxton Hall, one of the Hot 10, America's Best New Restaurants 2016.

Strawberry-basil, tea-infused simple syrup, a dash of sumac, and more genius ways to make lemonade even better.

A revelatory technique turns blah eggplant into something fancy enough for company.

A salad so easy you can actually have the kind of Summer 2016 people (okay, Drake) write songs about.

You'll be going back for seconds of this caramelized citrus-beet salad.

Look up harmony in the dictionary, and you'll find these 54 recipes—with lime and cilantro front and center.

This colorful salad packs a bit of heat by adding the jalapeño; it balances out the cooler flavors, but feel free to omit it.

Chiles and pineapple? Believe it or not, this sweet/spicy mix is insanely refreshing in drink form.

This soothing, three-ingredient lemon ginger brew is what you need when you're about to come down with a cold.

This herb-infused rocks drink is fresh, cooling, and thirst-quenching, perfect for day drinking.

Avocado—for dessert?!? Well, it is a fruit, after all.

The more particular you are when building the layers in the loaf pan, the more neat and tidy this will look when sliced. 

The Dark ’n’ Stormy is a trademarked drink invented in Bermuda about a hundred years ago, but this slushy version is pretty impressive too.

Try this mayonnaise with our Ultimate BLT. Would this also be good on an egg salad sandwich, or as a dip for crunchy summer veggies?! Why, yes!

Not just for British ladies who solve crimes on PBS! This easy recipe is about to rule your summer.

Just add tequila. Or Campari. Or...

This beautiful, bubbly summertime drink is fancy enough to enjoy on your yacht… or inner tube!

Skirt steak is one of our favorite cuts of beef—it’s flavorful, affordable, and quick-cooking. That said, it’s imperative to slice it thinly against the grain for the best texture.

True, this concoction is slightly more complex than lemonade. But so are most relationships.

If you use mezcal, choose a mild one that is not too smoky, like Amarás.

Italian-food purists might balk at the combination of clams and Parm, but we swear it’s delicious.

Salad should be substantial, craveable, and—honestly—fun to eat. Here’s how to get excited about raw veg.