Dairy Free
Pan con Tomate
Spoiler alert: We broke with tradition. Instead of rubbing toast with cut tomatoes, we grated the tomatoes to make a raw sauce that the bread can really absorb.
By Andy Baraghani
Peak-Season Slushies
Think of this smoothie-like sipper as a base, then start riffing. Try blending mild red pepper flakes with mango, finely grated ginger with pineapple, or cucumber and mint with honeydew.
By Molly Baz
Sticky Grilled Chicken
Molasses, pomegranate juice, and apricot jam lend a deliciously sweet-tart, barbecue sauce–like glaze to this summertime grilling staple.
By Maggie Ruggiero
Late Summer Tomatoes With Fresh Herbs
Tossing the tomatoes with lemon juice and fresh herbs intensifies their flavor.
By Maggie Ruggiero
Flat Beans With Mustard Thyme Vinaigrette
Romano beans, also known as Italian flat beans, are pleasantly mild and sweet. Tossing them in this quick vinaigrette adds a robust, pungent flavor—they will complement any summery main dish.
By Maggie Ruggiero
Green Bean and Tuna Salad With Basil Dressing
Our idea of summer salad means minimal cooking, lots of fresh greens, and enough protein to feel filling.
By Anna Stockwell
Coconut-Creamed Corn and Grains
Turmeric, chiles, and chewy-nutty cooked grains balance the sweetness of fresh corn in this loose vegan riff on creamed corn.
By Chris Morocco
Big-Batch Marinated Bell Peppers
Grill a bunch of bell peppers, marinate them in a punchy mixture of olive oil, vinegar, and seasoning, and you’ll have the makings of an entire week of meals.
By Anna Stockwell
Potato Tahdig
People usually know tahdig as the layer of crispy rice at the bottom of the pot; however, potato tahdig may get you even more fans.
By Shadi HasanzadeNemati
Make-Ahead Instant Pot Grilled Ribs
These ribs get rubbed with cumin, red pepper flakes, brown sugar, and cinnamon before cooking in the Instant Pot.
By Anna Stockwell
Korean-Inspired Grilled Wings With Cucumber-Kimchi Salad
Inspired by Korean bulgogi, this marinade is made with pear juice, hot pepper flakes, and ginger. It’s a high-impact, low-effort way to get the most flavor out of grilled chicken.
By Anna Stockwell
Spicy Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Low investment and high reward, let this not-so-traditional larb become your next late-night go-to meal.
By Christina Chaey
Magic Crispy Chicken
For the satisfaction of fried chicken without the fuss, coat boneless breasts in toasted panko, then bake them. They’re crunchier than any baked chicken you’ve ever had—and they use fewer than 10 ingredients.
By Claire Saffitz
Grilled Chicken With Lemon and Thyme
A grilling recipe that's make-ahead friendly and doesn't have to marinate for hours to pick-up great flavor? Oh have we got you covered.
By Claire Saffitz
Chicken Under a Brick in a Hurry
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.
By Carla Lalli Music
Chicken Thighs With Crunchy Summer Veg
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.
By Carla Lalli Music
Soy Sauce–Marinated Grilled Flank Steak and Scallions
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.
By Claire Saffitz
Jalapeño-Marinated Grilled Pork Chops
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.
By Claire Saffitz