Nut Free
Tomatoes in Chile-Fennel Oil
Double the chile oil, keep it chilled, and drizzle it over flatbreads, pastas, and all of your grilled meats and vegetables all summer long.
By Alison Roman
Grilled Oregano Chicken
The key to grilling large pieces of chicken is patience. Starting with the skin side up reduces flare-ups, and medium heat gives you browned (not blackened) skin and juicy flesh.
By Alison Roman
Habanero-Marinated Pork Chops
This marinade packs sweet citrus flavor and extra spice into pork chops both before, and after, they hit the grill.
By Chris Morocco
Steamed Mussels with Tomato and Chorizo Broth
Don't Move a Mussel—Seriously—this one-pot dinner is that easy. Sweet cherry tomatoes, earthy chorizo, and a splash of wine do the heavy lifting.
By Chris Morocco
Cardamom Crème Fraîche + Demerara
By Rachael Coyle
Tomato-Peach Salad with Tofu Cream
No one will know this umami-packed creamy dressing is made with tofu; they'll just think it's delicious.
By Ari Kolender
Lemon Cream + Lavender Sugar
By Rachael Coyle
Lime and Grapefruit Daiquiri Ice Pops
Refreshing and a little bit inebriating; if you've got kids running around, pick up a box of Rocket Pops so there's no confusion!
By Alison Roman
Roasted Garlicky Sweet Peppers and Chiles
Don't like it hot? Remove the seeds to tone it down, or make this addictive condiment with sweet peppers alone.
By Alison Roman
Sorbet in Grapefruit Cups
These frozen treats are also super cute made with orange rinds, and work with any flavor sorbet or sherbet you fancy.
By Alison Roman
Roasted Peaches with Ricotta Buttercream and Breadcrumbs
Nectarines, all types of plums, or apricots are easy swaps for the peaches.
By Brooks Headley
Shrimp Salad with Cucumber and Fennel
Poaching the shrimp with their shells on locks in their flavor.
By Alison Roman
Glazed Fried Chicken With Old Bay and Cayenne
Once cooked, slick fried chicken with a potent spiced-chile oil, for an extra punch of heat and flavor.
By Ari Kolender
S'mores Cookies
Upgrade your campfire treats with soft honey-cinnamon cookies slicked with melted chocolate and two toasted, charred marshmallows.
By Katherine Sacks
Bibb Lettuce, Chicken, and Cherry Salad
Toss the first juicy, sweet cherries of the season into this salad, along with rotisserie chicken and a vibrant creamy horseradish dressing.
By Anna Stockwell
Pan Bagnat Sandwich with Tuna, Anchovies, and Parsley
When you think about it, "Pan Bagnat" is just a fancy way of saying "the best of all possible summer sandwiches." Unlike the typical tuna on wheat, this Provençal classic only gets better as sits, making it just the thing for picnics, backyard suppers, and last-minute road trips. And its briny, garlicky flavors beat plain old mayo any day.
By Adina Steiman
Grilled Scallops with Lemony Salsa Verde
Chop up a lemon—flesh, rind, and all—and stir it into an herby salsa to spoon over sweet charred scallops.
By Alison Roman