Summer Recipes

To enjoy the amazing flavor of barbecue, you don't have to leave the house and fire up the grill. The chicken for these sandwiches is cooked on the stovetop and served in a thick, flavorful barbecue sauce...

Fresh dill and sour cream transform a simple summer salad into something cool, creamy, and refreshing. Try this classic cucumber salad with black bread and smoked salmon, or as a...

Shrimp scampi is on the menu of every good Italian-American restaurant. When cooked properly, it should be buttery, with hints of lemon and garlic. Shrimp scampi is loved for...

This salad is made with red potatoes. Their skins are so thin that there's no need to peel them before cooking, and their red skins make them look even more festive...

Fresh ricotta, lemon zest, honey, and toasted almonds make a perfect combination for elegant baguette sandwiches, perfect as an appetizer at a party or bachelorette party. Spread...

Try this sour cream dressing with honey and fresh dill on your favorite vegetable salad or as a dip with crackers and chips, and it might just become your new go-to...

Crisp and refreshing honeydew melon, cucumber, and jicama pair beautifully with the vibrant floral notes of gin, lime juice, and triple sec in this invigorating summer sangria. Before serving...

Enjoy the delicious combination of sweet honeydew melon and peppery arugula in this luscious salad, dressed with a light dressing of melon puree, fresh herbs, and mayonnaise. You can use any...

Make honey cupcakes the centerpiece of your dessert table, arranged like a honeycomb. This arrangement features 24 standard cupcakes decorated with honeycomb-shaped sugar cookies, and...

These sweet and chewy, bite-sized healthy snacks are packed with superfoods like honey, cranberry, and flaxseed. A couple of these for dessert or a snack is enough to satisfy...

"I started making this salad when I was interning at the Food Network because carrots were so cheap and I always had leftover coconut oil to take home," she says.

Homemade ranch dressing is quick and easy to make and tastes better and healthier than store-bought. The combination of a fermented milk base and aromatic fresh herbs makes it ideal for salads or...

"As a child, I often saw honey walnut shrimp at Chinese weddings, but I was never able to try it due to a nut allergy," says recipe author Vivienne Chan. "Luckily, I..."

This well-balanced dish is easy to prepare and delicious. Grilled salmon fillet with aromatic herbs in a honey-soy glaze is served with brown rice and edamame beans. Perfect for...

This sweet and tart marinade transforms boring chicken breast into a delicious midweek dinner. Combine it with chicken (you can use thighs instead of breasts) and pop it in the freezer...

The combination of honey and brine (sweet, tart, and salty) makes the perfect sauce for crispy chicken bites. Chicken thighs are best for this recipe. After frying, they...

Tahini is a sesame paste widely used in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines. It's so easy to make at home that you'll likely never want to use store-bought. You...

"If you haven't tried limoncello yet, you're in for a real treat! It's an Italian lemon liqueur that my grandmother always served in chilled glasses after big family meals—...

Just three ingredients and a microwave—all you need to make homemade chocolate syrup for chocolate milk, mochaccinos, or sundaes. Melt the chocolate with honey and water and add...

Vanilla ice cream is the foundation from which 1,000 different variations have been created, but it often plays a secondary role in mixes. In this recipe, homemade vanilla ice cream is...

This recipe was inspired by the Mexican appetizer guacamole. Simply add cooked pasta to the traditional ingredients—avocado, tomatoes, cilantro, and lime juice. To make the salad look...

Delight children and adults alike with these beautiful holiday caramel apples. This recipe uses traditional red caramel, but you can add other coloring if desired.

Carrots are simmered in hoisin sauce, infusing it with sweet and savory flavors, while a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds adds crunch and a subtle nutty flavor. A perfect side dish for stir-fried...

Hoisin is a popular Chinese sauce made from fermented soybean paste and spices like garlic, chili pepper, and sesame. In this recipe, it's combined with soy sauce, Sichuan peppercorns, and rice wine...

These miniature sandwiches are made with potato sliders and juicy pork meatballs glazed with Asian hoisin sauce. They're paired with a vibrant, sweet-and-tart pineapple salad...

This homemade Asian-inspired hoisin-based barbecue sauce will give grilled chicken thighs a luscious sheen and incredible flavor, with sweet, tart, and spicy notes. Brush it on the chicken when...

Prepare delicious pork ribs in the style of Chinese barbecue, char siu. Marinated in Asian spices, the ribs are first slow-roasted on the cool side of the grill, then seared...

Before grilling, skirt steak is brushed with a mixture of hoisin sauce, sambal oelek, honey, and ketchup. This will enhance the rich beef flavor and add spicy and sweet notes. Serve with...

Roasted zucchini and a homemade tomato sauce bursting with aromatic herbs mingle with roasted bell peppers in this pasta casserole topped with two types of cheese—Pecorino and Provolone. Thanks to...

How to make pasta with tomato sauce, eggplant, and mozzarella even better? Sprinkle more mozzarella on top and bake in the oven for a few minutes until the cheese melts and crisps beautifully.

Herbs de Provence is the easiest way to enhance the flavor of a beef steak. Simply rub the meat with a mixture of herbes de Provence and olive oil and grill to your desired doneness. The recipe calls for...

Benedictine spread is a simple combination of cream cheese, cucumbers, and cayenne pepper. The appetizer was created in the early 20th century by Louisville restaurant owner Jenny Carter Benedict, in honor of...

This frozen cocktail is perfectly refreshing for summer and captivates with its vibrant appearance: it's made in the colors of the Mexican flag! The red top layer is a combination of strawberries and elderflower liqueur,...

For this cocktail, you can use vanilla, chocolate, or coffee ice cream—whatever your taste. Place a scoop in a chilled glass, top with stout, and garnish with homemade whipped cream flavored...

Make this mixture and simply toss it into an avocado for a quick guacamole. The dry spice mix will keep for up to a month, and it's great for more than just guacamole: try sprinkling it on scrambled eggs,...

The simplest guacamole recipe includes avocado, jalapeño pepper, tomato, cilantro, and lime juice. Simply mash the guacamole with a fork in a bowl and serve immediately as an appetizer with chips for dipping.

If you're looking to make gourmet sandwiches for your celebration, go miniature! This recipe transforms a simple ham and cheese sandwich into an elegant appetizer: paired with...

The best dessert for a barbecue is fruit. Light, moderately sweet, and low in calories—just the thing after grilling! Sweet tropical fruits are perfect for grilling, where they...

Tofu and vegetable skewers are a quick and delicious summer grilling dish. Using a variety of seasonal vegetables (zucchini, squash, bell peppers, red onions) and a zesty herb marinade,...

Fill chicken breast cutlets with rice noodles in a Thai sauce with green onions, bell peppers, and carrots, roll them up, and grill them. You'll get a juicy and delicious Asian-inspired appetizer...

To make a delicious and juicy T-bone steak, simply season it with a little pepper, salt, and grill it, preferably on the grill. But a truly incredible flavor will come from seasoned butter.

Italian-style chicken breast rolls are perfect as an appetizer or main course for a holiday meal. Fill them with sun-dried tomatoes and garlic, zucchini, smoked mozzarella...

A key requirement for baking a perfect pizza is a hot oven, which is especially inconvenient in the summer when the weather is already hot. An outdoor grill can be a lifesaver! You can also cook pizza on it, and it's...

Serve the fried sea bass fillet on a slice of crusty bread, topped with a juicy relish of tomatoes and black olives in a vinaigrette. Both a grill and a grill pan are suitable for frying the fish.

Juicy grilled peaches, lemony arugula, and briny bresaola come together in this recipe for the perfect summer salad, topped off with a slice of tender burrata.

Before grilling, brush the steak with olive oil, chopped thyme, and garlic for a wonderfully savory flavor. If you don't have a grill, use a grill pan. Serve the steak...

Unlike tacos, tostadas are made on crispy corn tortillas and served unwrapped as an appetizer or main course. This recipe uses grilled beef...

If you want to grill chicken faster, choose chicken halves instead of whole ones. Not only do they cook faster, but this method also results in a more evenly crispy skin. And the glaze...

The star of this quesadilla is the grilled steak. It's made from an inexpensive cut of beef steer, which, when properly grilled and thinly sliced, turns out incredibly juicy and tender.

The tender chicken breast in this recipe makes the perfect shell for the spinach, artichoke, and cheese filling because its neutral flavor doesn't overpower the filling's bold flavor, and grilling...