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Cooking boneless (but skin on!) chicken thighs underneath a heavy skillet renders extra-crispy skin on the outside and super-juicy meat on the inside.

Cooking chicken thighs skin-side down allows the skin to get extra crispy. But why stop the crunch factor there? Pair the chicken with fresh, crunchy summer vegetables.

We're flipping the script and marinating after grilling. In this case, it's meaty flank steak in a spicy-sweet soy sauce-brown sugar-Sriracha mixture.

Along with adding some extra smoky-char flavor to the dish, grilling the jalapeños mellows their spiciness. If you want to up the heat, just leave them raw.

We're flipping the script and marinating after grilling. In this case, it's swordfish steaks in a punchy red wine vinegar dressing with capers and oregano.

To keep shrimp tender, don’t let them sit in the marinade for too long before grilling. The acid in the citrus will start to firm up and cook the flesh.

These scallops get tossed with a mix of ground nori, coriander, and ginger before hitting the grill—then plated with citrusy mayo and topped with scallions and red pepper flakes.

Two tips for grilling whole fish like a pro: Use two large metal spatulas to make turning it a lot easier, and season the entire fish—we’re talking head to tail and inside and out.

Squid loves the grill, getting crispy-charred along the edges and tender in the middle. For even more punch, pair it with smoky bell peppers and a lemony herb salad.

Adding an entire lemon—skin, pith, and flesh—to the sauce provides brightness and texture. Any bitterness from the pith will be offset by the sesame oil and honey. That balance makes it a super versatile condiment that pairs well with grilled or roasted vegetables and is great as a topping for stews and braises come winter.

If you don't have a grill, just heat the cast-iron skillet over medium on your stovetop. Inside or out, you’ll still have buttery clams to enjoy.

Sweet, juicy tomatoes and watermelon are soul mates—and they both need salt, spice, and fat to reach their full potential. Here, a turmeric- and cumin-infused coconut oil provides all of that and more.

This all-green salad gets a kick from serrano, ginger, and just a hint of fish sauce. Keep the melon ice-cold for maximum contrast.

Seek out a slightly underripe cantaloupe for this salty-sweet, crunchy, and juicy summer side; firmer flesh makes it easier to slice into ribbons.

Use the biggest beans you can buy for this Greek-inspired dish—baby limas are easy to find, but gigante beans are amazing too.

This super-easy French dessert is the perfect vacation option. Choose juicy cherries or fragrant apricots—or a mix of both.

This Argentinian staple is typically topped with mayonnaise, mustard, and chimichurri. We swapped out the chimichurri for a fresh salsa criolla, which takes just minutes to make.

Keep the fat rendered from good bacon in a crock in your fridge. It’ll make this the tastiest cornbread you’ve ever had.

A sausage patty topped with feta, cilantro, sweet pickled peppers, and a sunny-side-up egg make for a hearty sandwich that’s perfect for brunch, lunch, or dinner.

This fresh take on tuna pasta salad is just as good warm as it is straight out of the refrigerator.