Gluten Free
Grilled Scallops with Nori, Ginger, and Lime
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.
By Andy Baraghani
Grilled Salt-and-Pepper Black Bass with Curry Verde
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.
By Andy Baraghani
Garlicky Grilled Squid with Marinated Peppers
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.
By Andy Baraghani
Grilled Salmon with Lemon-Sesame Sauce
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.
By Andy Baraghani
Tomato-Watermelon Salad With Turmeric Oil
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.
By Anna Stockwell
Honeydew Salad With Ginger Dressing and Peanuts
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.
By Anna Stockwell
Cantaloupe With Sugar Snap Peas and Ricotta Salata
Seek out a slightly underripe cantaloupe for this salty-sweet, crunchy, and juicy summer side; firmer flesh makes it easier to slice into ribbons.
By Anna Stockwell
Saucy Beans and Artichoke Hearts with Feta
Use the biggest beans you can buy for this Greek-inspired dish—baby limas are easy to find, but gigante beans are amazing too.
By Anna Stockwell
Skillet Cornbread With Bacon Fat and Brown Sugar
Keep the fat rendered from good bacon in a crock in your fridge. It’ll make this the tastiest cornbread you’ve ever had.
By Carla Hall
Zucchini Noodles with Anchovy Butter
Mid-summer is prime time for zucchini. That means "zoodle" season—if there ever is one—is now. This version tastes surprisingly indulgent, tossed with plenty of cheese, red pepper flakes, and olive oil.
By Julia Turshen
Spicy Salmon Teriyaki with Steamed Bok Choy
Toss large pieces of salmon in cornstarch before cooking and they'll develop a delicate crust that really grabs onto the spicy-sweet teriyaki glaze.
By Anna Stockwell
Grilled Steak With Peas and Eggplant Over Whipped Ricotta
No pots or pans needed for this easy summertime recipe. Just fire up the grill!
By Anna Stockwell
Squash Blossom Cheeseadilla
Melt Parmesan into tortilla-like discs to sandwich spicy squash blossoms for this summery hors d'oeuvre.
By José Andrés
Mango Slushie
Ginger kombucha adds bright flavor and plenty of healthful probiotics to this tropical fruit smoothie.
By Alejandro Junger
Cucumber-Seaweed Salad
A ginger and coconut aminos dressing brings together this healthful salad of crunchy cucumbers and toothsome seaweed.
By Amy Myers, MD
Big-Batch Instant Pot White Beans
Large, creamy lima beans (sometimes sold as butter beans) are the perfect solution to any meal dilemma.
By Anna Stockwell
Sumac-Rubbed Lamb with Minty Artichokes
We can't think of a better large-format meat. A leg of lamb is fatty and flavorful, and its size makes it hard to overcook.
By Alison Roman
Butter-Roasted Halibut with Asparagus and Olives
Vegetables that are best served crisp-tender are a great accompaniment to a slow-roasted fish because they will come out perfectly cooked at the same time.
By Alison Roman
Strawberry-Granola Crisp
The oat topping channels granola with olive oil, almonds, and maple syrup, while the filling is barely sweetened, instead taking advantage of in-season berries.
By Deb Perelman
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.
By Andy Baraghani