Summer
11 Recipes for a Weekend Picnic
A Lebanese pepper dip, a buttery-but-light pound cake, and imminently dippable chicken fingers.
These 5 Essential Sauces Make Summer Cooking a Breeze
Keep these easy recipes in your back pocket and you'll be the calmest cook on the block.
Got a Glut of Greens? Reach for the Cream
A simple, flexible gratin recipe is a perfect—maybe even "light"—summer dinner.
5 Reasons This Propane Torch Is the Spark You Need This Summer
Win hearts, light charcoal, and sear meat faster with this simple hardware store tool.
13 No-Cook Summer Pastas
Boil noodles. Toss in something fresh. Done.
37 Bourbon-Spiked Recipes for Father's Day
Classic and sweet—two words that describe both bourbon and your dad.
Spaghetti with Tuna, Tomatoes, and Olives
This fresh take on tuna pasta salad is just as good warm as it is straight out of the refrigerator.
Grilled Steak With Peas and Eggplant Over Whipped Ricotta
No pots or pans needed for this easy summertime recipe. Just fire up the grill!
Country-Style Ribs With Pickled Watermelon
A quick vinaigrette gives watermelon chunks a bit of extra brightness, perfect for pairing with charred ribs and sweet cherry tomatoes.
What to Cook This Weekend: May 31–June 2
Easy appetizers that transition to full meals, strawberries two ways, and an iced-tea take on a hot toddy.
Cucumber-Seaweed Salad
A ginger and coconut aminos dressing brings together this healthful salad of crunchy cucumbers and toothsome seaweed.
How to Freeze Strawberries
Don't let the season pass without saving a little sweetness for later. Here's the best way to preserve the flavor of a perfect strawberry.
How to Make Actually-Good Strawberry Daiquiris
The poolside is calling. Here's the drink to go with it.
Grilled Greens and Cheese on Toast
Pile charred Halloumi cheese, kale, and cherry tomatoes on garlicky bread for an almost-instant dinner from the grill. No bread? No problem—toss everything else together and eat it as a salad.
Taste Test: Hot Dogs
Did your favorite brand make top dog? Click through for our frank assessment.
Shrimp and Basil Stir-Fry
A heap of basil, tossed through just to wilt, adds a punchy, cooling element to this dish of chile- and garlic-marinated shrimp. Spoon it over a fluffy pile of white rice for a fuss-free summertime dinner.
Muhammara
This vibrant dip of toasted walnuts and roasted red peppers pairs perfectly well with fresh pita bread.
Smoky Eggplant Dip
If you don’t have a grill or a gas stovetop, you can broil the eggplants in the oven, turning occasionally, until charred and tender.
How to Shop for Strawberries—and Why You Shouldn't Wash Them
Step 1: Pick the perfect strawberry. Step 2: Keep it that way.
Grilled Chicken Skewers
These kebabs are threaded with cubes of marinated chicken breast, red onion, mushrooms, pineapple, and zucchini.