What to Cook This Weekend

What to Cook This Labor Day Weekend: August 31 - September 3

Grilled chicken, grilled steak, grilled corn...and, fine, some recipes you don't need the grill for. (Happy Labor Day!)
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    5/14

    Antipasto Salad

    Long sweet peppers show up at farmers’ markets during the peak of the season and may be sold as long sweet yellow, sweet banana, Hungarian Sweet, or Cubanelle. You can substitute two medium red, orange, or yellow bell peppers (don’t use the green ones).

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    6/14

    Middle Eastern Limonana

    This bright-green combination of lemon and mint is found on tables throughout the Middle East.

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    Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Kate Schmidt
    11/14

    Granola Bars with Dried Fruit and Seeds

    A combination of nut butter, dried fruit, and lots of seeds makes these chewy homemade granola bars downright irresistible. For a crispier bar, toast them in the oven after baking.

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    Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks
    12/14

    Spanish-Style Fried Chicken with Grilled Avocado

    This fried chicken from chef Suzanne Goin of LA’s A.O.C. gets a spicy boost in both the marinade and the breading.

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