Summer
Sour Cherry Pot Pies
Fresh sour cherries are only in season for a short stint in early summer, but they are worth seeking out for their intense, tart flavor.
Grilled Chicken Salad With Creamy Any-Pickle Dressing
The classic combination of grilled chicken and bottled ranch gets a summer glow-up in this barbecue-ready salad.
Tomato Panzanella With Creamy Any-Pickle Dressing
This riff on panzanella pulls inspiration from memories of picking cherry tomatoes off the vine and running inside to dip them into a bowl of ranch.
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41 Best Vegetarian Grilling Recipes for Everyone in the Yard
Fire up the grill, bring out the veggies!
Cream Scones With Grilled Nectarine and Goat Cheese Sabayon
A broken oven led to the creation of these grilled-nectarine-topped scones.
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79 Summer Side Dishes That Just Might Upstage the Rest of the Meal
With all the amazing produce in season right now, we’re tempted to organize our meals around the sides.
Panzanella
This classic Italian bread and tomato salad makes an ideal summertime side dish.
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29 Green Bean Recipes That Go Beyond the Simple Sauté
Show off the versatility of this long, lanky legume with our best green bean recipes.
Tofu and Tomatoes With Spinach and Basil
Sizzling, juicy tomatoes with tofu is a popular dish at the Vietnamese table—it has a wonderful umami and is quick and easy to prepare.
Gin Rickey
With all due respect to the mighty gin and tonic, the rickey may just be the world’s most refreshing gin cocktail.
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31 Picnic Desserts for Your Next Outdoor Feast
Looking for a dessert to bring to a picnic? These homemade sweets are a reason to linger in the great outdoors.
Quinoa a la Mexicana
Crispy baked quinoa builds texture in this summer salad, tossed with a charred, herbaceous scallion dressing.
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37 BBQ Appetizers to Snack On While the Grill Heats Up
Kick off your summer cookout in style.
Blueberry Crumble Pie
You want to bake a blueberry pie, but you don’t wanna fuss with a lattice crust. We’ve got just the thing for you: blueberry crumble pie, a fresh option for summer.
Trampoline Frappé
Nothing hits harder on a hot day than this nonalcoholic frappé: ruby strawberries, herbaceous basil, and tangy pineapple will quench your thirst.
Razzle Dazzle
This nonalcoholic drink—a soda fountain classic—pairs pineapple, lemon, and an easy homemade raspberry vinegar.
Cherry Lime Rickey Float
The cherry on top of this tangy, tart ice cream float is an actual homemade maraschino cherry.
Banana Milkshake
Easy, creamy, and dreamy, this banana milkshake gets a dash of warm spice to complement the real fruit flavor.
Summer Jam Floats
This fruity ice cream float will cool you off while satisfying your sweet tooth.
Chocolate Malt
Put on your bobby socks and make this old-fashioned chocolate malt with just four ingredients.