Summer

Topped with whipped cream and juicy berries, this giant shortcake is a must-bake for any summer party.

Bacon and cream gild this ultrarich corn chowder recipe, but it easily goes vegetarian if you want it to.

From silky, tart lemon meringue to cooling banana cream.

This blueberry pie recipe packs in a whopping 8 cups of fruit. Complete with a lattice crust, it might even score you a date.

This summer’s hottest club is your own backyard.

Seasoned with store-bought Cajun spice mix and topped with homemade peach salsa, these weeknight chicken thighs can be on the table in under 30 minutes.

Mexican esquites meets Chinese tiger salad. This crunchy, bright, sweet, juicy side is everything you want to eat in the summer heat.

If you’ve only had pork shoulder when braised until shredded, this fresh, summery recipe shows you what else the cut can do. 

Summer’s undersung stone fruit gets the red carpet treatment with a spice-infused simmer, chunks of briny feta, and charred bread for soaking up all the juices.

Sweet strawberries work double-time in this peak summer dessert: simmered into a jammy sauce and macerated into a towering topping.

Giving chunky zucchini pieces a hard sear develops lots of texture and color while minimizing sogginess. The dilly sour cream provides a garlicky counterpart.

Everyone needs a back-pocket chicken marinade, and this pantry-friendly version lives up to its name. Great both on the grill and under the broiler.

You’ll find a jammy swirl of sweet-tart cherries in this plush, buttery crumb cake topped with crispy, spiced streusel-y bits.

Sweet summer corn begs to be mixed with a splash of acid, a touch of heat, salty cheese, and toasty nuts.

Turn summer’s biggest fruit into juicy drinks, bright salads, and more with our best recipes for watermelon.

We’re going all in on grilled meats, peak-season produce, and creamy desserts.

Often served in a tidy scoop, this creamy, tangy, subtly sweet potato salad goes great with whatever’s coming off the grill.

Peak summer intel.

Beef patties are great, but so are salmon ones, and lamb ones, and potato ones, and so many more.

Rethink green tomatoes—in this savory-sweet, make-ahead salad, they’re fresh and juicy. It’s a knockout addition to any cookout.

Cold, smooth, and tangy-sweet, this invigorating refresher is just what's needed for Juneteenth and all of your hot summer days.

Buttermilk-soaked catfish gets superlatively crispy thanks to a rice-flour dredge, a tasty nod to both Juneteenth and Black fish-fry food traditions.

Take advantage of peak produce with our best summer recipes.

Pies, cakes, and sundaes that are all *fireworks noise.*