Summer
Chaat-Style Potato Salad
Expect an explosion of flavor in this potato salad inspired by the sweet-salty Indian snack.
By Zaynab Issa
Lasooni Prawns With Cilantro
When you need a flavorful and quick option for the grill, these garlic-yogurt-marinated tiger prawns (or extra-jumbo shrimp!) are your answer.
By Chintan Pandya
Dark Chocolate-Espresso Ice Pops
A grown-up take on classic fudge pops, thanks to a pinch of instant espresso powder.
By Kendra Vaculin
Lemony Pasta Salad With Crisped Capers
A bright and punchy side that’s as good enjoyed right away, after a few hours, or even chilled.
By Zaynab Issa
Seared Halloumi Cheese and Nectarine Salad
It’s all about the flavor and textural contrast between the salty, seared Halloumi cheese and sweet, juicy nectarines in this peak summer side.
By Zaynab Issa
Smashed Cucumber and Melon Salad
Inspired by traditional Chinese smashed cucumber salad, this sweet and salty version features crunchy Hami melon.
By Diana Yen
Garlicky Grilled Ribs With Charred Onion Salad
Thin-cut flanken-style ribs with a low-effort lemon-rosemary marinade cook in less than 10 minutes.
By Shilpa Uskokovic
Yogurt-Marinated Lamb Chops With Mango Chutney
These lamb chops get their kick from two flavorful marinades, a butter-basting session on the grill, and a shower of spices during their rest.
By Chintan Pandya
Som-Tam-Style Chicken Salad
This dish marries the key spicy-sour elements of classic Thai green papaya salad with zesty grilled chicken and the best of summer produce.
By Zaynab Issa
Crispy Chickpea and Cucumber Salad
Crunchy cucumbers can become a full-on dinner once you lean on pantry staples like seeded crackers to bring in the texture and fun.
By Rachel Gurjar
Grilled Malai Broccoli
Creamy-cheesy broccoli become a charred wonder in this vegetarian side you’ll be taking to all your summer gatherings.
By Chintan Pandya
Root Beer Float Granita
Creamy sweetened condensed milk stands in for vanilla ice cream in this icy and refreshing take on the classic soda shop flavor combination.
By Kendra Vaculin
Spiced Chicken Burgers
Consider these chicken tikka kebab–inspired burgers oozing with cheese the only burger you’ll want to enjoy all summer.
By Chintan Pandya
Spicy Korean-Style Grilled Corn
These charred cobs get slathered in a gochujang mayo for a spicy, funky twist on classic elotes.
By Diana Yen
Raspberry-Cardamom Yogurt Semifreddo
No ice cream maker required to whip up this fruity, fancy-feeling frozen dessert.
By Kendra Vaculin
Pan-Fried Pizza With Peaches and Burrata
Forget cranking up the oven—these adorable little pizzas take only six minutes to cook on the stove.
By Zaynab Issa
Zucchini Fritters
A textbook example of a back-pocket recipe, these zucchini fritters can be made quickly with what you have on hand—and they’ll impress every time.
By Jenny Rosenstrach and Andy Ward
Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
A clever combo of olive oil and agave syrup keep these cookies miraculously chewy and tender even straight out of the freezer.
By Shilpa Uskokovic
Curried Tomato Sandwich
Sandwich your summer tomato bounty between mayo-slathered slices of fried bread sizzled in curry powder.
By Zaynab Issa
BA’s Best Lemonade
We may be biased, but this is by far the best lemonade recipe we’ve tried. It can also serve as a base for a host of summer drinks.
By Rick Martinez