Fruit

A member of the larger umbrella group of easy fruit desserts, a buckle features tons of fruit barely held together by tender cake. We're talking so much fruit that the cake buckles around it, hence the name. There are many regional buckle variations, and not all have a streusel topping. This particular recipe, however, has got lots of big crumbs—and we think you’ll be glad that’s the case. 

This recipe is Tyna Hoang's homage to Hanoi’s classic Chả Cá Lã Vọng, a dish of fried fish seasoned with turmeric, shrimp paste, and dill that’s served over vermicelli with lots of herbs and nước chấm, a fish sauce dressing. Her simplified version is married with the summer roll for a quick and refreshing nod to an otherwise perfect traditional recipe. In Vietnam, summer roll dishes are usually served deconstructed with platters of crisp greens, herbs, and accoutrements so guests can assemble their own rolls (post COVID-19, of course).

Summer’s most accessible cocktail is much like the season itself: easy, relaxing, refreshing, sunny, and filled with fruit and flavor.

This beautifully swirled no-churn ice cream has berries and cream vibes.

This no-churn ice cream is tangy, lime-y, and maaaybe even healthy.

Toss your unripe summer peaches and plums with herbs, scallions, and a vinegary dressing inspired by the Chinese dish lao hu cai.

As in: Spoon it on grilled meats, fish, or vegetables. You can’t lose.

Don’t let fish intimidate you on the grill. Cutting it into wide planks makes it easy to flip.

Chef Omar Tate makes a natural version of Kool-Aid by mixing freeze-dried sweet cherries and strawberries with citric acid for tartness.

I have many big plans for the slim pink-and-green stalks.

Here's looking at rhubarb.

Think of your favorite granola packed full of nuts and surrounding a layer of sweet-tart rhubarb jam and you’ve got these bars. 

Other reasons include: whiskey, lemon, and that foamy top. 

These cookies are inspired by the most trusted human energy source: trail mix. They’re crammed with toasted nuts, dried fruit, hearty oats, and chocolate.

These sticky-salty-sweet pork steaks are a new summer grilling staple.

It doesn’t get more summery than these delicate cornmeal pancakes with rum-spiked strawberry compote.

All you need to make is the salty, crumbly pistachio topping in this super simple dessert.

These fluffy buttermilk-laced buns are filled with a cinnamon-scented date purée to capture all that gooey sticky bun glory without being overly sweet.

The fun and flavor of Cuban-style slow-cooked pork in zippy mojo sauce transformed into quick, weeknight-able meatballs. 

This salad puts all the best textures on a spoon: crisp, raw broccoli; chewy, sticky dates; and crunchy toasted pistachios. The ras-el-hanout, a Moroccan spice blend featuring aromatic and warm spices, adds a smoky depth to the bright citrusy dressing, which soaks into the broccoli as it sits. Don’t have ras-el-hanout? Garam masala, baharat, or curry powder will also work. And if you’re a meal prepper, this is a great make-ahead salad—it only gets better with a little time.

Making tart, tangy ingredients the star is one of the simplest (and most delicious) ways to brighten up your cooking.

No more free massages for stubbornly tough greens. Here, a quick char in a hot skillet tempers the raw edge of kale and balances its vegetal flavor.

A fragrant, sweet-and-sour, perfectly acidic roast chicken. 

A weeknight pasta that utilizes simple pantry ingredients in a luxurious way.