Gluten Free
Sesame-Salt Dipping Sauce
Solar salt is coarse and crunchy and keeps its shape; Asian markets stock it, but kosher salt is fine, too.
By Edward Kim
Cilantro-Parsley Chutney
This sauce goes with pretty much any grilled meat; stir leftovers into yogurt to make a dip.
By Anissa Helou
Grilled Zucchini and Leeks with Walnuts and Herbs
We like the texture of the leeks and zucchini when left al dente-if grilled too long, they'll both go floppy.
By Alison Roman
Peach Mustard
Where a chutney and mustard sauce overlap. Choose a very ripe– even bruised–peach for easy peeling.
By Lou Lambert and Larry McGuire
Grilled Rib Eye with Paprika Vinaigrette
Smoky, sweet, crusty, and beefy, with charred bones to gnaw on: If this isn't a perfect steak, we don't know what is.
By Lou Lambert and Larry McGuire
Pink Pickled Turnips
The turnips will taste great after just one week in the pickling liquid, but for that full-on saturated pink hue, let them sit for two full weeks.
By Anissa Helou
Grilled Eggplant and Greens with Spiced Yogurt
Grill up a mix of eggplant and hardy greens and serve with curry yogurt sauce and lots of mint for a light vegetarian dinner.
By Alison Roman
Duck Breast with Sweet Cherry Sauce
Cherries form an addictive sauce for duck breast when stewed with tomato paste, cumin, red wine, shallot, and a host of other aromatics.
By Paul Grimes
Shrimp with Fresh Corn Grits
Liquid from the grated corn enriches and helps thicken the grits; fresh corn added at the end makes for nice bites.
By Dawn Perry
Grilled Flatiron Steak with Tomatoes and Spiced Vinaigrette
There's nothing quite like perfect summer tomatoes or steak hot off the grill. Combine the two and be sure there's plenty of bread around—the sauce at the bottom of the plate is liquid gold.
By Dawn Perry
Concord Grape Sorbet With Rosemary And Black Pepper
Rosemary, both herbal and floral, elevates the flavor of the Concord grape, while black pepper adds spiciness.
Grilled Lamb Kebabs With Turkish Flavors
Serve these skewers with grilled pita and yogurt mixed with a little Maras pepper, olive oil, and chopped mint.
By Chris Schlesinger and John Willoughby
Haricots Verts With Poached Eggs And Tarragon Vinaigrette
A silky, herby vinaigrette brings together fresh eggs and peak-season vegetables.
Summer Berry-Coconut Milk Ice Pops
The jammy mash-up of berries with coconut milk and cardamom makes these pops just rich enough-and irresistible.
By Kimberley Hasselbrink
Grilled Pop-Up Oysters
When you don't feel like struggling to shuck oysters, just throw them on the grill.
By Ben Sargent
Tangerine Crème Brûlée
Try a Southern California take on this classic French dessert.
By Todd Porter and Diane Cu