Summer

On a blazing summer day, nothing hits quite like this bubbly, tangy-sweet, and lightly salty tequila cocktail.

Turn a pound of ground beef into this hearty, umami stir-fry.

Use summer’s ripest offerings to make this Mexican party bev.

Like cherry lemonade pie and grilled pound cake sundaes.

A feel-good meal full of crunchy veg and even crunchier pita chips.

Like soda-pop chicken skewers and watermelon party punch.

Raw zucchini has never tasted better.

This speedy one-pan summer dessert channels peaches and cream with a twist.

A blender dressing does double duty as both a flavorful marinade and a final dressing in this pared-back version of Vietnamese-style lemongrass chicken.

Pickled chile vinaigrette, salami, and torn crispy bread help turn a bowl’s worth of stone fruit into a lightning fast summery dinner.

Raw corn kernels add pops of crunchy sweetness to this quick weeknight pasta.

Smashed zucchini salad, curry-yogurt-drizzled tomatoes, and more low-touch dishes to round out a summer meal.

The dip you need for every party, produce-packed side dishes, foolproof grilled mains, and a fireworks finale for dessert.

The high-impact flavors traditionally used in the marinade for Peruvian chicken—soy sauce, cumin, and paprika—are applied to grilled tofu with resounding success.

Best served chilled.

A lightning-fast dinner inspired by an Italian classic.

A punchy, spicy peanut vinaigrette transforms a simply grilled steak into a showstopping main.

Frozen treats, fruit-packed pies, no-bake favorites, and plenty of ice cream.

The kicky homemade ranch marinade tastes bright, creamy, and deeply familiar.

Pasta sauce tastes better on the grill.

Grilling fish atop a bed of lemon slices is the key to not sticking.

The popular dish gets a summery upgrade.

Think flag cake—but with crisp puff pastry, whipped cream, and layers of fresh berries.

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