Summer

Mark my words: This is the easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer I will be serving all summer long. Blistered shishito and padron peppers (they’re basically interchangeable here) are so much more addictive than you might expect from such a simple dish. It’s something about the interplay of crunchy salt, rich oil, and smoky peppers — you can’t stop at just one.

Simple and foolproof.

Make it at the start of the week and dig into it for days.

So good you'll eat it straight from the mixing bowl.

It's a purple vegetable with endless opportunity.

When it comes to backyard burgers off the grill, we all want the same thing: a tender and juicy burger that we can really sink our teeth into.

There are few instances when burning food improves its flavor, but roasting peppers is one.

It all starts with your summer secret weapon: homemade limeade concentrate.

The lemon-tahini dressing pulls the whole dish together.

My favorite thing about sangria, the Spanish punch, isn’t actually the wine or spirits; it’s the luscious assortment of fruit that gets ladled into each glass. I love how refreshing it is to sip, and munch, on a warm day, and I’ve often felt bad that my teetotaling partner hasn’t been able to enjoy it. I developed this non-alcoholic version with him in mind, and discovered that I like it just as much as the real thing.

You'll be making these on repeat.

The sweetness of the fruit marries perfectly with the fish and greens.

If you're new to cooking scallops, the grill is a great place to start.

A side dish you're sure to turn to frequently.

Imagine if Rice Krispies treats had a run-in with a jar of peanut butter and then got doused in a melted medley of chocolate and butterscotch chips.

The simplest — and tastiest — way to elevate your dinner at home.

What's this? Another damn zucchini? Into the frittata it goes!

You don't have to wait until summer to dig in.

This is the easiest way to make smoked ribs at home.

There's something here for everyone, whether you like mayonnaise, buttermilk, or sour cream.

Slow-grilled sweet potatoes are an easy, healthy side for summer cookouts and meal prep alike. This is our foolproof method.

It deserves just as much love as a BLT.

It's the perfect combination of sweet and savory.

It's easier than you think to make this restaurant favorite.

You're just 3 ingredients away from the ultimate spring side dish.

The four-ingredient summer dinner you'll make on repeat.

The woody herb does double duty in this recipe.

This is how you cook corn for a crowd without heating up the grill.

If you simply can't say no to chicken Caesar salad, you're going to fall hard for this summery pasta salad.

Move over, cold brew.

A double dose of seasonal veggies.

"Smoky, spicy, and deeply savory with island vibes — what’s not to love?"

Our homemade take on the Bisquick classic.

Big-batch and easy is the way to go.

Quick, satisfying, and make-ahead-friendly.

These mains, sides, and desserts improve as they hang out in the fridge — maybe while you hang out at the pool.

The very best corn, tomato, eggplant, and peach recipes — plus so much more.

It also happens to be the easiest.

They're charred and extra juicy.

This easy meal plan covers all the bases!

We'll take any excuse to buy mini pepperoni.

The perfect side dish for when your garden is overflowing.

An homage to garlic chive pork dumplings and stuffed eggplant.

These recipes teach the art of assembling a meal without turning on the oven.

Layers of roasted vegetables, artichokes, feta, and salsa verde.

One ingredient puts this recipe above all others.

They're toasted almond ice cream bars in sundae form.

A tasty alternative to beef.

I could keep this week's meal plan on repeat all summer.

These oven burgers are less messy and just as juicy.

The buttery, lemony breadcrumbs are perfection.

A classic crowd-pleaser.

Buttery crust + frangipane filling + juicy plums = perfection.

These showstoppers make the most of summer produce.

Come winter, you'll be happy you did.

It's as vibrant as can be.