Fruit

Masa harina is a ground corn flour, commonly used to make corn tortillas, and is not the same thing as cornmeal. Maseca brand is fairly ubiquitous in grocery stores; other types can be found and ordered online.

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

If you have a really ripe, gorgeous watermelon, you may not need any sugar at all.

True, this concoction is slightly more complex than lemonade. But the work is worth it.

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.

You’re looking at the quintessential summer dessert, perfected by the BA Test Kitchen. 

This simple process works for practically any fruit; gauge how much sugar to use based on the fruit’s sweetness, and try cardamom or ginger in place of cinnamon.

A heavy-hitting marinade and an unexpected plum and herb salad transform pork rib chops into an irresistible summer meal.

That thing where your cake is ready on top but is wet in the middle? It's not your fault (this time).

Our food director's trick for getting her kids to down fruit smoothies: give 'em a fancy name.

Margaritas are always wearing their party hats.

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

Because life is short and breakfast should be more like dessert.

Feast on pigeon pie, direwolf bread, and Sansa's lemon cakes.

Sansa Stark made these desserts one of the most recognizable in Game of Thrones. She deserves a sweet treat after all she’s endured, and so do you. For a Dark Sansa version, pour syrup over the cake, then top with black sesame seeds. And be sure to check out our other GoT-inspired recipes!

Two for one: Spooning spiced butter over steak flavors the meat while building a nuanced sauce.

These snaggable, snackable wedges have more in common with a bowl of party mix than any perfunctory salad.

Who knew that dessert could be as easy—and refreshing—as combining sugar and water?

A hot pink citrusy-sour drink with a jalapeño kick. 

This 24-hour method will transform uncooked salmon into a side of firm, silky fish. Buy the best you can afford.

There’s a simple structure behind all sours, a family of citrus-based cocktails. For a twist on the classic, try a Daiquiri, Up-Rocks.

There’s a simple structure behind all sours, a family of citrus-based cocktails.

Juicy, fruit-filled pies call for a baked-through bottom crust.