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Super easy meatballs in under 5 ingredients, phewph!

A special type of gin brings out the flavors of the peach and make this cocktail extremely crushable.

Here’s your opportunity to use up berries that are slightly past their prime.

Must love lemon.

Pineapple juice, a bottle of sparkling rosé, and rum make this the summer punch recipe you've been waiting for.

In case you were wondering, yes, it must be Hellmann’s.

Cutting those slits in the fish is key. They help the fish cook more quickly and make it easier to tell when it's done.

We highly recommend using more than one type of radish for this salad—it really makes a difference in both texture and presentation.

If you don’t want to go all out with a big variety of dried fruits and nuts (they can get expensive), you can limit yourself to two of each. Just be sure to include the salted roasted chickpeas; they’re addictive and provide a little hit of protein in this mix as well.

The farmers’ market in high summer is the best bet for finding the small, inky-purple, round eggplants used in this recipe.

Any type of tomatoes will work, though cherry tomatoes hold their shape well. If what you’ve got is a couple of ripe beefsteaks or Romas, cut them into 1" pieces and carry on.

Raise the stakes on weeknight dinners with easy steak recipes.

Mezcal: trending! Like tequila, mezcal is made from the agave plant, but it’s got an inherent smokiness, too. If you haven’t had it before, this cocktail recipe is a great place to start.

You can replace some of the cilantro or parsley with other tender herbs—basil, dill, chives. Just make sure to include the tarragon; it gives the dip an anise-y, bittersweet punch.

This marinade recipe works with any other quick-cooking shellfish or seafood—try scallops or squid.

It’s all in the details with this fennel salad recipe. Taste after each step to reach the perfect balance between salt and acid.

Rule for straightforward summer grilling: Pair rich, smoky charred meats with crisp, acidic vegetables. This helps refresh the palate between bites.

Nduja is traditionally made with pork, but because salmon is a fatty fish, it works well too.

If you want boozier pops, increase the gin to ⅓ cup.

The crumble recipe is already gluten-free, so replace the 3 Tbsp. flour in the filling with 1 Tbsp. cornstarch to make this dessert recipe completely gluten-free.

This dip recipe goes beyond vegetables and can also be paired with lamb, chicken, or fish.

Double up on the topping and save half for later. Baked on its own, it’s great with yogurt.

Roasting the tomatoes low and slow concentrates all their sweetness and complexity of flavor and preserves them so they last for days.

Try seeking out a high-quality Sauvignon Blanc vinegar. You’ll be amazed at how much it brightens these sugar snap peas.