Summer

The 11 recipes we loved all summer long—from tomato salads to fried chicken—and are now tabling till next year

22 Instagrams of Bon Appétit staffers' best summer meals, from fried chicken to ribs to corn chowder.

How 9 Bon Appétit readers cooked and photographed the Chilled Corn Soup with Lobster Salad from the August 2013 issue

Preserve summer's golden ears of corn by pickling it in a spicy brine.

Pickled nectarine cuts the rich, creamy burrata in this bright summertime salad.

The Giant Bean Succotash is the ideal way to use up summer’s bounty.

Cantaloupe meets apple cider vinegar in this refreshing non-alcoholic cocktail.

Raw broccoli is made for slaw. It’s sweet and crunchy—and can be dressed hours in advance.

The fragrant rose-colored liquid that releases from a ripe tomato after it's been cut transforms a vinaigrette or a cocktail, and can also replace stock in a variety of dishes.

Fluke, hake, or cod are all good substitutions for the halibut.

The flavor of the spiced pickled fennel really pops with the sweet tomatoes.

This riff on gazpacho gets unexpected sweetness—and great color—from the addition of cherries and a peach.

Corn husks can be transformed into a surprisingly flavorful oil. At Seäsonal, this vinaigrette is tossed with Bibb lettuce, radishes, and crisp pumpernickel croutons.

Feel free to use cooked bulgur, barley, or couscous instead of quinoa.

Part of what gives this cake its light texture is beating the butter and sugar well, so don't rush this step.

Two tips: To save time, you can buy 2 steamed whole lobsters or 2 cups of cooked lobster meat. And, when prepping the corn, save your cobs for corn stock.

“I love the richness of the feta and the crunch of the sunflower seeds against the tender squash.” —Dawn Perry, senior food editor

We love the shades of green you get from using one color of heirlooms, but this salad is equally delicious with any tomatoes you like.

Good ginger beers are made with actual ginger and deliver a nose-tingling hit of spice along with bubbles. Look for Fever-Tree, Reed’s, or Fentimans brands.

You might be wondering, Does this really taste good? The answer is yes. Choose a light-bodied, fruity olive oil rather than a heavy, peppery one.

Your picnic's packed. The beer is on ice. Now all you need is a place to lay it down. Step away from the bedsheet and opt for one of these 6 bold spreads

Clafouti is a rustic, simple French dessert that's a cross between a pancake and a custard. You can use other fruits, but cherries are traditional—and summer is when they're at their best.