What to Cook This Weekend: September 7–9

Photo by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott, Prop Styling by Amy Wilson, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich1/11Cold Beef Tenderloin with Tomatoes and Cucumbers
Beef tenderloin is precious enough to baby on a two-zone grill: Sear it over high heat, then transfer it to the cooler side and turn it often to hit a perfect medium-rare.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Kate Schmidt2/11Grilled Clambake With Miso-Lime Butter
In this festive feast, all the best components of a classic clambake—potatoes, shrimp, corn on the cob—get an extra layer of flavor via gingery miso butter.
Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Heather Greene, Food Styling by Alison Attenborough3/11Peaches and Tomatoes With Burrata and Hot Sauce
This summer, take your peaches to dinner. Combine the fruit with a zippy dressing, ripe tomatoes, and creamy cheese for the ultimate sweet-salty-savory salad.
photo by Lisa Hubbard4/11Whole Grain Pancakes with Wild Blueberry-Maple Syrup
Using whole grain flour and wheat germ in these pancakes isn’t just a healthy gimmick that adds fiber and protein—it also adds a nutty flavor that tastes really, really good.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Laura Rege5/11Grilled Ratatouille Pasta Salad
If you grill the vegetables a day or two ahead, this satisfying pasta dinner comes together in a snap.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson6/113-Ingredient Charred Green Beans With Ricotta and Lemon
Crisp-tender grilled green beans on a bed of creamy whipped ricotta is the ultimate simple summer side.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Ali Nardi7/11Fresh Corn Quiche
Freshly cut corn kernels and a quick blender egg custard are all that goes into a store-bought pie shell for this unbelievably easy and delicious summer brunch all-star.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson8/113-Ingredient Pesto-Grilled Chicken with Peaches
In this easy grilled dinner, store-bought pesto works as both a simple marinade for the chicken and a finishing sauce.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Sophie Strangio, Food Styling by Michelle Gatton9/113-Ingredient Grilled Orange Margarita
Grilling the oranges gives this super-refreshing cocktail a touch of smoky flavor, which is balanced by bright lime juice and aged tequila.
Romulo Yanes10/11Summer Squash and Red Quinoa Salad With Walnuts
For this pretty side or meatless main salad, use medium and small squash for the best flavor. Quinoa and walnuts (or a grain and nut of your choosing) add heft.
11/11Chocolate Plum Cake
Dark chocolate and ripe plums make a sweet match in this decadent late summer dessert.


