Summer

Salting and straining ripe tomatoes extracts their flavorful juices; when combined with verdant basil oil, it makes a slightly sweet and vegetal salad dressing.

This toast is loaded with bright aioli, punchy tomatoes, and smoky shrimp—it definitely requires a fork and knife.

Two-ingredient homemade pasta (no machine required!) meets a buttery yet fresh tomato sauce finished with a drop of umami-rich fish sauce.

Crispy-on-the-outside, chewy-on-the-inside rice cakes play well as a pasta substitute in this comforting vegetarian one-skillet meal.

Grilled steak, fresh corn, juicy tomatoes, and crunchy pita chips come together for a summer-flavor party in your mouth.

Let your summer eggplant and basil shine in this classic Sicilian pasta.

Short on time? Use this shortcut to concoct a shrub-like spritzer that tastes way fancier than it is to make.

Step aside, overly sweet mocktails. Thanks to balanced citrusy flavors, this drink tastes like a grown-up Gatorade. 

Shrimp cocktail meets hangover helper in this spicy, tangy, refreshing take on a Venezuelan seafood cocktail from Ensenada in NYC.

Crispy-creamy feta croutons are the salad topper you didn’t know you were missing.

Part Caesar, part patatas bravas, and supremely likeable, thanks to a sassy dressing with a clever shortcut.

A quick, crowd-friendly dinner featuring quick-cooking fish, lots of dill, and a fun and funky nuoc cham salsa.

A party-friendly spread that comes together in no time with marinated cuts of steak and meaty mushrooms.

A delightful corn salad whose components can be prepared and chilled ahead of time so that all thats left to do is assemble and enjoy.

Mild, squishy paneer soaks up all of a marinade’s bold flavors (garam masala, cumin, cayenne, and ajwain here), making it an ideal grillable vegetarian protein. 

Cubes of boneless short rib are begging to be spiced, skewered, and grilled off to be your next quick any-night meal.

You’ll go crazy for these barbecue ribs, which are slow-baked before hitting the grill. Save time by tenderizing them in your Instant Pot.

A refreshing take on a Caesar salad, complete with a lighter dressing and a kicky crunch.

This pie celebrates strawberries three ways: with a layer of jam, store-bought ice cream, and a tumble of fresh berries.

A grown-up take on classic fudge pops, thanks to a pinch of instant espresso powder.