Summer Recipes

This sauce is made with fresh spinach and cilantro and requires no cooking. Simply blend all ingredients, including the jalapeño, with plain yogurt and serve as a meat sauce or as a side dish.

Inspired by the classic French dessert coeur-à-la-creme, this no-bake cheesecake is just as rich and delicious. Paired with a quick berry sauce and fresh berries...

This healthy and vibrant freshly squeezed juice combines carrots, strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries, all without added sweetener. All the ingredients complement each other perfectly, and...

Take these muffins out of the freezer, and in less than an hour they'll be on your table, warm and delicious. Perfect as a simple baking option for a crowd. If you freeze muffins...

If you're a fan of ice cream sandwiches, this is the one for you. It's also a great way to prank your friends. The ice cream is cut into discs, rolled in chocolate chips, and served on a bun with...

A classic upside-down cake is made with pineapple rings, but why limit yourself to just one fruit when there are so many equally delicious options? This recipe lets you make...

Even without meat, lasagna can be incredibly delicious, especially if it contains four cheeses: goat cheese, Parmesan, mozzarella, and cottage cheese, which is a great substitute for traditional ricotta. For this recipe...

Sea bass is baked with sweet and hot peppers, cherry tomatoes, and red onions in their own aromatic juices, in individual foil packets. Besides sea bass, any white...

Grill beef steak with young spring asparagus, garlic, and marjoram in individual foil packets. Use a thin cut for this recipe so the meat cooks through at the same time as the vegetables.

The beauty of foil packets is that they seal in all the juices and flavors of the dish when baked. In this recipe, the shrimp's natural juices are combined with butter, white wine, and...

Baking in individual foil packets is a convenient way to quickly prepare a flavorful dish without a mountain of dirty dishes, and you can serve it right in the packets instead of on plates. Bake the fillet...

Store-bought frozen rice is a versatile ingredient for quick cooking, and it's the main component of this flavorful dish, served in individual foil packets on the grill. The rice is spread on...

Grill everyone's favorite homemade dish in foil wraps. Mini meatloafs are individually portioned onto foil sheets along with carrots, parsnips, and potatoes.

Delight your guests with a delicious Caribbean dish, cooked in individual grilled rolls. The chicken is marinated in a spicy jerk seasoning paste and served on foil along with slices...

Roasting vegetables in foil packets over coals deepens their flavor with a subtle smoky note. Roast them in individual portions and serve with lemon dressing and za'atar, sprinkled with...

The delicious Fog Cutter tiki cocktail is easy to drink, has a pleasant tropical flavor, and packs a punch. It's no wonder, considering it's made with a classic blend of spirits: rum, cognac, and gin.

This unconventional take on the Korean dish bulgogi is made with pork belly instead of beef. The pork belly slices are marinated in a Korean spice mixture for just half an hour and then fried. Perfect for...

Serve this elegant ice cream dessert on a toasted bun topped with dulce de leche-glazed pineapple, whipped cream, and coconut sprinkles. Dulce de leche is a Latin American...

This sparkling cocktail in a champagne flute looks incredibly elegant, and its flavor will knock your socks off. It's made with Prosecco, Campari, orange liqueur, and lemon juice. The taste...

Chicken thighs are perfect for small skewers, which turn out wonderfully juicy and tender. Toss them with a yogurt sauce flavored with herbs, ginger, curry, and chili pepper, and grill them on...

Transform everyday chicken into a special treat with this Indian-spiced marinade. You can roast the chicken the same day, or freeze it in the marinade for easy access.

Smoked trout is often overlooked in favor of the more popular smoked salmon, but it's a versatile and healthy way to include more fish in your diet. Smoked trout...

These bite-sized gluten-free sandwiches are made with apple slices instead of bread. They're low-calorie, and the juicy apple adds a wonderful refreshment to the spicy curried chicken salad.

This microwave-safe chutney with redcurrant jam, apples, and dried cranberries is incredibly easy to make. Serve it with festive meats or roast poultry and enjoy...

Cool cucumber adds crunch and texture to this classic Indian yogurt sauce, while lime and cilantro add a bright, refreshing flavor. Serve raita as a dip with appetizers or as a side dish.

Invigorating green tea becomes a wonderfully refreshing summer drink when you add cucumbers, fresh mint, and plenty of ice. Sweeten the tea with honey for maximum health benefits, and serve...

This classic summer salad is often eaten as a main course. It's hearty, juicy, and incredibly delicious, filled with crisp cucumbers, fragrant mint, and sweet, vibrant cherry tomatoes.

This recipe uses a tangy orange vinaigrette twice: to flavor grilled mahi mahi and to dress black bean rice. Sprinkle with crushed...

This recipe combines healthy avocado toast with a salad—a true vitamin-packed treat. A citrus vinaigrette adds just the right amount of tartness to balance the richness of the avocado...

Tender pieces of chicken are fried until crispy and baked with herbs, bell peppers, spices, rice, and green peas, creating a complete one-pan dinner that...

If you already have pre-made crepes, this decadent dessert won't take long to prepare. Serve the crepes with flambéed peaches, topped with whipped cream or ice cream. To...

If you have a can of white beans and a jar of sun-dried tomatoes in your pantry, pair them together in this delicious pasta salad! Celery adds a rich, juicy flavor and...

This Caesar salad recipe features a whole romaine heart tossed in a creamy Parmesan dressing. Serve with whole-grain toast, a fried egg, and crispy bacon on the side.

A simple pizza with tomatoes and Parmesan cheese is topped with a fresh, crisp Caesar salad in a creamy dressing before serving, resulting in a truly moist pizza. If you have store-bought pizza dough on hand,...

Enjoy the combination of fresh, sweet tomatoes, creamy Brie cheese, and fragrant basil. This no-cook sauce is made with just four ingredients in the time it takes to cook the pasta.

These shell pasta shells are baked in a rich tomato sauce with mushrooms, eggplant, salami slices, and plenty of cheese, and thanks to their shape, they're literally filled with all this deliciousness...

Pasta horns are tossed with chicken, corn, black beans, onions, and tomatoes in a creamy cilantro dressing for a delicious, filling Mexican-inspired salad. Perfect for...

This ziti pasta salad is packed with the vibrant flavors of the popular BLT combination (bacon, lettuce, and tomato), but instead of the traditional lettuce, use arugula. Its zesty note elevates the salad's flavor...

Roasted bell peppers complement olive-oil-sautéed shrimp perfectly in this hearty and delicious farfalle pasta salad, tossed in a creamy dressing with fresh parsley, celery, and...

Grilled chicken adds flavor to this pasta salad, while broccoli adds juiciness. The chicken breast can be grilled on an outdoor grill, an electric grill, or a grill pan.

This rich, cheesy pasta casserole in tomato sauce is filled with eggplant and chunks of pepperoni, which add a zesty flavor. Another secret to this casserole's delicious taste is...

Enjoy the best flavors of summer all year long with this pasta salad with corn and tomatoes in a creamy sour cream dressing with green onions. Frozen corn is always...

This tomato cream soup is a creamy version of gazpacho. It's also quick and easy to make and served chilled with a cheese quesadilla. In addition to pepper jack cheese, the quesadilla filling also includes black bean puree.

You can even make delicious seafood pasta on a campfire while camping, by making a small batch at home. Your secret weapon is thin capellini (angel hair) pasta, which is boiled...

Spinach and mushrooms top this simple Italian pie, topped with gooey cheese. The pie is made with store-bought croissant dough. Simply top it with sautéed vegetables mixed with cheese and...

A cheesy Mexican chicken enchilada will turn any dinner into a true fiesta. Valerie Bertinelli adds grilled chicken to the filling, but she doesn't skimp on the sauce, because the sauce...

The hardest part about fried plantains is being patient and waiting for them to ripen almost to the point of blackness. Picked plantains ripen the same way as bananas: place them in a paper...

This recipe turns Italian pasta alla vodka into a perfect appetizer for house parties. Your guests will never have tasted anything like this! Deep-fry the cooked pasta shells to...

Celebrate football game day with this chocolate dessert made from American football-shaped breakfast cereal. It's easy to make and even kids can make it. They'll help you measure out...

A pull-apart cupcake cake in the shape of a soccer ball is a great idea for a treat to celebrate a sports event or a soccer fan's birthday. The cupcakes are arranged side by side on a plate...