Summer Recipes

This vintage tropical cocktail was created by Donn Beachcomber, the famed founder of the tiki bar of the same name, and many versions of the drink have since appeared. It typically includes...

This version of the popular Japanese kushiyaki kebabs combines salmon and shiitake mushrooms, which impart an umami flavor. The salmon fillet is pre-marinated in a mixture of mirin, sake, and...

This gorgeous spring-summer salad delights with its refreshing flavor, with tart and sweet notes. Quickly marinated strawberries are tossed with torn lettuce leaves and shallots in a vinaigrette...

Bright red red velvet cookies are perfect for making holiday ice cream sandwiches. For a neat sandwich look, use the same cookie cutter to shape the ice cream...

Save the classic Red Velvet cake for special occasions, but if you want to treat your loved ones to a delicious dessert for a special occasion, an icebox cake is perfect. It requires no baking (which...

Instead of juices and fruit drinks, opt for fruit-infused water. It's the best thirst quencher in summer, rich in vitamins, and free of excess sugar. You can make it either carbonated or...

This raspberry-grapefruit curd is so smooth, silky, and bursting with the vibrant flavors of fresh berries and citrus! Fresh raspberries and red grapefruit create a wonderful combination for a unique, light...

Double-layer jelly always looks stunning and impressive when served, and it's much easier to make than it seems. Use 150 ml paper cups for the molds. From...

You'll need less than an hour and just three ingredients to make a batch of raspberry jam, incredibly vibrant and delicious. Macerating the berries before cooking helps release more...

This sweet and tart, aromatic raspberry jam can be enriched with chia seeds, which adds a delightful crunch and beneficial micronutrients. The jam is quick to make with simple ingredients and requires no...

Delight your house party guests with these vibrant rainbow cocktails made with gin, grenadine, pineapple juice, and curaçao liqueur. Serve as shots or pour the contents into...

If you're looking to add a unique twist to your appetizer platter, try making a quick pickled watermelon. The flesh is marinated in rice vinegar with chili peppers, fish sauce, and palm oil.

Baked tomatoes with thyme are an easy and incredibly versatile side dish. Roasting intensifies the tomatoes' flavor, making them a great way to enhance even the most winter-hardy...

Many Italian recipes call for marinara sauce, but finding a quality product in supermarkets can be more difficult than making your own. With this recipe, you'll have the most delicious marinara sauce...

Barbecue sauce doesn't have to be store-bought; you can easily make it yourself at home. This recipe lets you quickly whip up a sauce using canned tomatoes, and to give it that distinctive...

Give the classic Cosmopolitan a more tropical twist by replacing the cranberry juice with passionfruit juice. The drink will be slightly sweeter and a crowd-pleaser. Perfect for house parties. Serve...

Passion fruit, grown in tropical regions around the world, is typically juiced by separating the crunchy seeds from the pulp. However, these seeds are no less beneficial, and when making a homemade smoothie, be sure to...

Passionfruit nectar infuses the classic Margarita with a sweet, fruity flavor, making it more tropical and perfect for a hot summer day. For a refreshing twist, wet the rim...

This pesto with almonds, fresh herbs, and pecorino cheese is served with vibrant slices of fresh tomatoes. Substitute parsley for the traditional basil, and to keep the sauce's flavor vibrant and intense,...

Replace traditional basil with parsley in this fresh homemade pesto with pine nuts, garlic, and Parmesan. Roasted bell peppers add a beautiful touch of flavor. Serve the pesto as a dipping sauce,...

This pineapple keg will be the highlight of any summer or Hawaiian-themed party. Inside, it's filled with a delicious tropical Painkiller cocktail made with rum, coconut cream, orange...

Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are incredibly popular as a quick dessert and snack in the US, where they're known as PBJs (peanut butter and jelly sandwiches). This recipe suggests making...

This green onion salad is a popular side dish for Korean barbecue. Before mixing all the ingredients, the green onions are soaked in ice water for half an hour, which helps them curl and...

The secret ingredient in this dish is finely chopped olives, which act as a delicious salt. You'll need just six olives to add to the salad dressing and stuff the tender tilapia...

This salad is packed with all the flavors of classic hot Buffalo wings. It's made with juicy grilled chicken breast with butter and hot sauce, iceberg lettuce, red onion,...

Brown sugar, salt, and black pepper make a super-simple spice blend that gives grilled beef steak a beautiful crust with a caramelized, spicy flavor. Thin slices of grilled...

You don't have to load these low-calorie sandwiches with deli meats like you would with a classic Italian sub: just add one slice each of salami, ham, and cheese for a flavorful...

No grill? No problem! These mouth-watering pork ribs with a sweet-spicy sticky glaze can be cooked from start to finish in the oven. Using peach jam instead of fresh fruit...

The summer berry harvest is on full display in this dark sangria, made with black raspberry liqueur, berry vodka, and a generous helping of fresh blackberries and blueberries. Any rich, full-bodied...

This vibrant, nutritious Mexican-inspired salad is perfect for summer and picnics. It's packed with healthy vegetables, contrasting textures, and a whole host of flavors, including spicy, sweet, and...

At first glance, these look like traditional ham and cheese sandwiches, but instead of bread, they use crispy jicama, a Mexican turnip-like vegetable. This sandwich is low in carbs and rich in...

Fresh Mexican salsa can be made using a grater, and it won't take you more than 10 minutes. You'll need a four-sided grater, as some ingredients will be grated on coarse...

This light and refreshing peach Bellini gets a bold, zesty twist with the addition of bourbon and a pinch of black pepper. Recommended for...

Soft in the center and firm on the outside, the Brownie Blondie is perfect as a base for a sundae or on its own, paired with coffee. Its key ingredient is brown sugar, which adds...

Soft, spiced cookies with hints of ginger and black pepper are the perfect base for melting ice cream, simultaneously savory, sweet, and refreshing. The cookies can be baked ahead of time. Once they're completely...

This birthday cake gets crispy! It's also no-bake and perfect for summer. The crust is made from cereal held together with marshmallow filling and topped with a delicate glaze made from...

The sweet, citrusy notes of blood orange, refreshing mint, zesty red onion, and salty feta combine perfectly in this luscious salad. Before adding the onions, chill them...

Nectarine chunks added to the batter give classic blueberry muffins an even more summery flavor and aroma. The batter is easy to mix with simple ingredients, no mixer required. Before serving...

Who says you can't have ice cream for breakfast? It's the perfect summer option, but only if your homemade ice cream is nutritious, healthy, and sugar-free. For example, this blueberry...

This recipe combines traditional chili pepper salsa with a popular Sunday brunch cocktail to create a sweet-and-spicy sauce with a Bloody Mary twist.

Pico de gallo is a Mexican salsa served fresh as an appetizer, such as with tortilla chips. It typically consists of finely chopped tomatoes, onions, chili peppers, and cilantro in a...

Roasted almonds give this smoothie a rich, nutty flavor. The drink is invigorating, rich in fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants. Enjoy it for breakfast or throughout the day as a healthy...

Blueberry pie, with a thick layer of berry filling on a crumbly crust with a crisp, sugar-coated crust, is an American classic. These pies are typically made closed or lattice-topped, but in this recipe...

In this refreshing summer cocktail, red wine replaces the traditional Manhattan's sweet vermouth, while fresh blueberries help bring out the berry notes of a ripe Merlot. The cocktail...

You'll need just a few ingredients to transform ripe bananas into this elegant, warm dessert. This bananas foster doesn't require any burning, yet it's packed with all the right...

If you decide to fry fluffy Belgian waffles, serve them as a sundae: with a scoop of pecan ice cream and a generous drizzle of a quick sauce made with blueberries, lemon zest, and maple syrup. Such a luxurious...

In this recipe, Trisha Yearwood combines two delicious desserts: chocolate fondue and an American camping s'more. You'll experience all the flavors of a traditional s'more, but in a fondue form. Chocolate ganache is poured over...

When you hear the phrase "chocolate fondue," you immediately imagine a luxurious dessert for a romantic evening, complex to make, and perfect for Instagram. But in reality, it's one of the most...

Think chocolate fondue is out of place on a camping trip? Imagine a cozy evening with close friends around a campfire, a pot of hot chocolate sipping over smoldering coals. This dessert will be...

Cheese fondue is a great treat for a friendly get-together! Everyone loves snacks on sticks, and nothing compares to melting, gooey cheese. This fondue is made with a blend of three cheeses: cheddar, Gruyere, and...