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Edna Lewis once said, “People should really leave grits alone.” We won’t argue with the queen, but Kia Damon’s creamy, custardy roasted sweet potato grits are proof that all rules have exceptions.

Let this sweet n' spicy gazpacho take your tastebuds on a ride with notes of tangy kimchi and fruitiness of summer melons. 

Easy, cheesy, beautiful mozzarella fritters. 

No frills and no fuss. This banana pudding is the real, decadent deal. 

Editor in chief Dawn Davis is all about quick recipes with big payoff.

Cooking sushi rice in a bath of kombu, fresh corn, and savory soy sauce is a recipe for summer success. 

All the pleasures of fried shrimp without the hassles of deep-frying? Count us in.  

Grilled cheese? Yes, please. But not that kind. We’re talking creamy-charred paneer with grilled green beans—a perfect vegetarian side for your next cookout.

An extra-thick Caesar dressing gives this tomato salad its oomph—and keeps it from sogging out at the picnic.

Your summer weeknight doesn’t get any easier than this riff-able chicken and corn stir-fry.

This vegetarian recipe makes a strong case for replacing a veggie burger with a slab of melty, salty cheese.

A weeknight noodle dish that comes together in no time thanks to a power thruple of gochujang, miso, and tomato paste.

White fish bathed in a silky scallion-ginger butter. What else do you need to hear?

We’ve got moisture insurance (a tadka-ish sauce!) for these grilled chicken breasts.

Move over, salads: Green goddess is perfect as a marinade for grilled chicken thighs.

If you love the sour-salty-sweet Thai green papaya salad, you’ll love this peak-summer version made with tomatoes and cucumbers.

A no-bake icebox cake with fresh raspberries and smooth caramel cream to help you beat the summer heat.

Delightfully soft yet chewy Thai sticky rice is traditionally prepared in a bamboo basket set over a metal pot of boiling water, but you can easily replicate the method at home with a saucepan and a fine-mesh sieve.

A summer-inspired take on Thai sweet chili sauce with fresh peaches pairs perfectly with simply grilled scallops for an easy appetizer.

A craveable, shareable, crowd-pleasing pie for every summer picnic and party.

Juicy summer melon with a salty-sweet crunchy bacon topping makes for a low-effort but universally crowd-pleasing appetizer.

This flavorful lamb patty with lemony yogurt sauce is guaranteed to spice up your burger routine. 

Tomatoes are the perfect match for the acidic, sweet, and slightly-funky dressing that tops this bright, wonderfully herbaceous salad. 

Hits of crème fraîche, lemon zest, and dill will guarantee you a rich and zingy shrimp toast.