Summer

Summer’s undersung stone fruit gets the red carpet treatment with a spice-infused simmer, chunks of briny feta, and charred bread for soaking up all the juices.

If you’ve only had pork shoulder when braised until shredded, this fresh, summery recipe shows you what else the cut can do. 

Seasoned with store-bought Cajun spice mix and topped with homemade peach salsa, these weeknight chicken thighs can be on the table in under 30 minutes.

Giving chunky zucchini pieces a hard sear develops lots of texture and color while minimizing sogginess. The dilly sour cream provides a garlicky counterpart.

Mexican esquites meets Chinese tiger salad. This crunchy, bright, sweet, juicy side is everything you want to eat in the summer heat.

Everyone needs a back-pocket chicken marinade, and this pantry-friendly version lives up to its name. Great both on the grill and under the broiler.

You’ll find a jammy swirl of sweet-tart cherries in this plush, buttery crumb cake topped with crispy, spiced streusel-y bits.

Sweet strawberries work double-time in this peak summer dessert: simmered into a jammy sauce and macerated into a towering topping.

Often served in a tidy scoop, this creamy, tangy, subtly sweet potato salad goes great with whatever’s coming off the grill.

Rethink green tomatoes—in this savory-sweet, make-ahead salad, they’re fresh and juicy. It’s a knockout addition to any cookout.

Cold, smooth, and tangy-sweet, this invigorating refresher is just what's needed for Juneteenth and all of your hot summer days.

Buttermilk-soaked catfish gets superlatively crispy thanks to a rice-flour dredge, a tasty nod to both Juneteenth and Black fish-fry food traditions.

Dress pork tenderloin with a mustardy marinade turned sauce for a quick and easy summer dinner.

These spicy-sweet ribs are ideal for fuss-free grilling as they can be cooked directly on the grill, with no need to bake or steam them first.

Gently poached shrimp are the star in this quick and simple warm weather favorite. Lean on frozen shrimp for an even faster prep.

These bright and tangy bars feature a mix of blueberries and blackberries in a citrusy curd that is baked onto a brown sugar crust.

This impressive main is a breeze to make—the skin creates a natural nonstick barrier as it crisps up, so you’ll slide your tender fish right off the grill.

Pair fancy ham, funky cheese, and juicy fruit with a black-pepper-spiked agrodolce drizzle to elevate this simple summer side.

For berries that are just too good to bake, this fuss-free tart simply piles the raw fruit into a crisp almondy crust.

This easy strawberry galette recipe requires less fuss than a pie, but has all the same components, down to the burbling fruit filling and tender, flaky crust.