Seasonal dishes

The refreshing Margarita cocktail gets even more invigorating with the addition of cucumber puree and homemade spicy jalapeño syrup. Throw a Mexican-themed party and enjoy...

This spicy Tex-Mex dish is a unique way to use store-bought breaded chicken nuggets (or fingers). By whizzing them in a food processor and adding a little cornstarch,...

Make a warming, hearty stew with chicken, sweet potato, apple, kale, and tomatoes, seasoned with cayenne pepper, ginger, and almond butter, and enjoy the perfect combination...

Combine cucumber, ripe melon, and cherries with chili pepper, allspice, green onions, and fresh ginger for a vibrant summer salad infused with the rich flavors and aromas of Jamaican cuisine. This fruity...

Rich beef is infused with the flavors of oregano and cumin in a pressure cooker, creating a delicious stew inspired by the Cuban dish ropa vieja. The beef is paired with roasted bell peppers,...

Tostones are a snack made from mashed, golden-fried plantains sold by street vendors throughout Latin America. It's hard to resist these crispy, garlicky pieces.

Keep a bag of sliced ​​peaches in the freezer, and you can make a peach pie anytime. But keep in mind that store-bought frozen peaches aren't as sweet because they're picked slightly earlier...

This is a quick vegetarian tagine that, despite the lack of meat, is packed with rich flavor. Vegetables are simmered with spices and chickpeas until the sauce thickens, and served with boiled...

A Danish aebleskiver pan is best for making these fluffy pancakes, but a waffle iron will also work. Fluffy and golden, they're filled with apple chunks on the inside and sprinkled with...

For many, cooking fish and seafood sounds intimidating, but this recipe proves otherwise! The most important thing is to use only high-quality products. For this or any other recipe...

This versatile sauce goes great with just about anything! Serve it as an appetizer with crackers and vegetables, spread it on bread, or serve it with grilled chicken. The sauce requires no cooking: everything...

Shrimp are marinated for a few minutes in a spiced olive oil with chili, cumin, and paprika, then grilled and served on warm tortillas with a refreshing sour cream coleslaw...

A warm punch filled with fresh and dried fruit pieces and spices is perfect for any festive occasion. This recipe was inspired by the Mexican ponche, which...

"It's one of my favorite soups because, to me, soup itself is the perfect comfort food," admits Ree Drummond. "So, I make Tuscan Chicken Soup, a wonderful classic soup with...

This delicious and healthy Tuscan pearl barley soup is loaded with a variety of vegetables, including zucchini, Swiss chard, and parsnips, and lean turkey sausage. Nourishing and warming, it's super easy to...

Soft and chewy, chocolate-pecan turtle cookies coated in chocolate and caramel are the perfect addition to this delicious dessert. Sandwich a scoop between two cookies...

"Turon (banana lumpia) is a popular Filipino sweet and crispy fried roll made with dough and filled with jackfruit and saba bananas. When I was little, my grandfather made them with more...

This non-alcoholic cocktail is literally bursting with the aromas and flavors of summer. It's made with watermelon and lemon-lime soda, like Sprite. A splash of grenadine adds a pop of color...

Watermelon in a honey-lime syrup is a wonderful light dessert for grilling parties, perfect after a grilled meal! Simply drizzle the syrup over sliced ​​watermelon and enjoy. It's a great way to...

This alcoholic watermelon-shaped jelly will be a stunning addition to your summer party and a delicious treat that will impress all your guests. The watermelon jelly and vodka are poured into half a watermelon (without...

Rebujito is a traditional Andalusian cocktail made with sherry and lemon soda, a wonderfully refreshing summer drink. This rebujito recipe substitutes cava, a Spanish sparkling wine, for soda, and...

Pico de gallo salsa is typically made with tomatoes, but during the height of watermelon season, try substituting watermelon for the tomato. It makes a refreshing appetizer that perfectly combines...

Snapper with Veracruzana salsa is a traditional dish from the Mexican state of Veracruz, reflecting a variety of culinary influences. Since the state and port city of Veracruz were located at the crossroads...

Asian-style smoked goat necks are one of the best goat recipes. The necks are first marinated in soy sauce with a bouquet of aromatic spices, then smoked for several hours over oak chips. Secondly...

Smoked whole beef brisket is a labor of love, a serious topic of discussion for any experienced or aspiring pitmaster. There are many opinions on the right smoking temperature, how...

Mexicans know how to beat the real heat and have invented agua fresca, a refreshing drink made from water and fresh fruit. The combination of watermelon, mint, and lime is especially refreshing. Agua fresca is not...

There's nothing better than a whole smoked fish, fresh from the grill. Like bone-in meat, fish retains its juiciness best when cooked whole. Chris Hart and Andrea Pyenson, authors...

This recipe is a must-have for every home cook: a versatile vanilla cake that will please any crowd and can easily be transformed into something new. Flavor variations...

The most delicious part of this delicate, sweet-and-savory dessert is probably the graham cracker crust: melted chocolate and a touch of butter make it crispy without baking. And the filling...

For a delicious chicken satay, the marinade should include salty, sweet, tart, and spicy flavors. Chicken breast strips are marinated in coconut milk with soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, and...

Spanish romesco sauce is made from tomatoes and bell peppers with a variety of nuts, but it's the walnuts that give it a unique, rich, summery flavor that adds a touch of class to any dish.

This Venetian cocktail with fresh peach, peach schnapps, and champagne is considered one of the most popular in Italy. It's easiest to make at home in a blender. Serve...

A ton of vibrant vegetables, including sweet potatoes, bell peppers, tomatoes, and kale, make this healthy vegetarian stew hearty and flavorful. Peanut butter helps thicken the broth and add even more flavor.

These delicious peanut butter and cornflake bars are just the right amount of sweet, delicious, and chewy. Topped with a layer of chocolate mixed with melted toffee, and sprinkled with...

This no-bake peanut butter dessert is perfect for summer. Warm up the crunchy, nutty peanut butter, mix it with crushed graham crackers,...

Baked broccolini sprigs are served with a sweet and savory sauce made with peanut butter and honey. You can drizzle with Sriracha sauce if desired. Broccolini can be served as an appetizer in...

"Sweet potatoes are a must-have in my diet," says recipe author Jerome Grant. "This delicious root vegetable is rich in nutrients and has a rich flavor. For a sweet potato puree in the..."

This vibrant salad is made with colorful new potatoes, green beans, and bell peppers. Even though all the vegetables are cooked, the flavor is incredible...

Dress salad greens with a sophisticated vinaigrette, rich in flavor from sherry vinegar and finely chopped shallots. This dressing is great for more than just salads. Try...

This cake is served naked, so you can see its distinct layers in all their glory, inspired by Neapolitan ice cream. Each layer of ice cream—chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry—is sandwiched...

This vegetarian dinner for two combines a bit of panzanella and a bit of caponata, ensuring you'll experience the best of Mediterranean flavors. While the ciabatta, eggplant, and bell peppers bake...

To ensure crispy skin on smoked turkey, lightly brush it with vegetable oil, but don't brush it with anything else during cooking, as this will make it tough. The turkey is smoked on an outdoor grill in...

This healthy salad recipe was inspired by the cream cheese and smoked salmon bagel, a popular New York sandwich. Combined with the best spring vegetables, these ingredients become...

Slow smoking is the key to this meatloaf's superb flavor. It features three types of meat—beef, pork, and turkey—for juiciness and flavor, plus barbecue-flavored corn chips instead of...

A delicious apple cobbler isn't just for the oven. In the summer or warm fall, an outdoor grill is perfect for this purpose. Baked in a cast-iron skillet, the cobbler takes on a delicious...

The charm of these holiday cookies lies in their imperfect shape. This recipe adds two eggs to classic sugar cookie dough, creating a soft, fluffy center and jagged edges that...

Fill baked sweet potato halves with an easy-to-make beef chili con carne, drizzled with sour cream, and topped with grated cheddar. This recipe features a meat-based main course...

A chili dog is a hot dog covered in a thick, meaty chili con carne sauce. It's a perfect treat for house parties. You can make the meat sauce in a slow cooker and keep it there at a minimum...

Give this Italian dessert a Latin American twist. Softened vanilla ice cream is blended with chili pepper and cinnamon, then topped with hot espresso and garnished with whipped cream.

Chiffon pies are distinguished by their delicate, airy texture, achieved by adding whipped cream and gelatin to the filling. This version of pumpkin pie, with fragrant spices and a crispy...