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Cold, crunchy, spicy, nutty—this chicken noodle salad, featuring refreshing vegetables and springy noodles, is everything you want in a summer meal.

Pair fancy ham, funky cheese, and juicy fruit with a black-pepper-spiked agrodolce drizzle to elevate this simple summer side.

Crunchy slaws, creamy potatoes, and more summertime essentials.

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.

Buttery garlic bread gets a pillowy pull-apart makeover with double the dill.

A comprehensive guide to buying, grilling, and zhuzhing your summer bounty.

Make the most of tomato season with this classic caprese salad recipe.

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.

Thai papaya salad is an ideal summer side dish and packs up well if you want to take it with you.

Simple to make, packed with flavor, and adaptable to whatever vegetables you have on hand, ratatouille belongs in your summer cooking rotation.

Go ahead, have a whole slab of cheese for dinner. Coated in za’atar and sesame seeds and seared in hot oil, blocks of feta go crunchy on top and soft within.

A heavily spiced sauce and pops of green peas makes bland tofu a distant memory. Easy to veganize (just skip the butter), this curry is an excellent make-ahead meal.

Muối mè is a 3-ingredient sesame salt mix, which instantly changes the mundane into something special. Sprinkle it over vegetables, rice, and more.

Blistered and roasted sweet potatoes are at their best glazed in a sticky-spicy sauce featuring maple syrup, chili paste, vinegar, soy sauce, and miso.

This robust main-course-worthy pasta salad balances buttery olives, bitter radicchio, and crunchy almonds with a bright, herbaceous dressing.

Meaty oyster mushrooms are great at absorbing spices and offer a chewy-firm contrast to bright and crunchy snap peas or snow peas in this versatile stir-fry.

With sweet and tender charred cabbage, crispy-soft roasted white beans, tart kimchi, and creamy tahini, this vegan dish satisfies every craving.

A twist on the classic fattoush salad, with a creamy avocado and lime dressing and crispy fried tortilla strips standing in for the traditional pita chips.

Inspired by Middle Eastern mujadara, this rice and lentil pilaf gets a seasonal spin thanks to a tumble of spring-y green vegetables and flavorful tadka.

Packaged broccoli slaw is the shortcut to making quick work of this light and crunchy salad, a perfect counterpoint to rich, bold dishes.

A recipe that marries the best of a plush focaccia with the cheesy flavors of a pasta favorite.

Change up your lettuce game and give your leaves a quick blanch to preserve their crunch and color and mild sweetness.

Seared broccoli rabe and broccolini get dressed in a dairy-free, umami-jacked dressing and topped with crisp and nutty cornbread.