Dairy
Lemon and Fig Cupcakes
Earthy-sweet figs and bright lemon zest and juice give these cupcakes worlds of flavor. If you'd like, take them one step further with a silky cream cheese frosting.
By Katherine Kallinis Berman and Sophie Kallinis LaMontagne
Air Fryer Eggplant With Harissa Yogurt
When you make eggplant in the air fryer, not only do you get a wonderful texture, but you have a healthier version than fried eggplant without anywhere near the mess to clean up.
By Ben Mims
Three Cities of Spain Cheesecake
No cheesecake roundup would be complete without this one, created by Santa Fe’s Three Cities of Spain coffeehouse (which closed in the mid-1970s) and our absolute favorite in the creamy category.
Antipasto Salad
Long sweet peppers show up at farmers’ markets during the peak of the season and may be sold as long sweet yellow, sweet banana, Hungarian Sweet, or Cubanelle. You can substitute two medium red, orange, or yellow bell peppers (don’t use the green ones).
By Andy Baraghani
Ricotta Panna Cotta with Nectarines and Honey
Treat this spoonable dessert as a vehicle for piles of your favorite peak-season fruit.
By Claire Saffitz
Peach Lassi Sorbet With Crushed Blackberries
Don’t skip the vodka. It will give the sorbet a smoother, less icy texture.
By Andy Baraghani
Hot-Smoked Salmon With Salted Yogurt and Fennel
A chunk of smoked salmon is the heart of this refreshing, savory dish. You'll pile crisp fennel onto a bed of lemony yogurt, then top the whole mix with a tangy mustard dressing.
By Andy Baraghani
Grilled Pork Chops with Plums, Halloumi, and Lemon
Tangy seared plums, tart lemons, and chewy charred halloumi pair perfectly with rich pork chops. Quick tip: Bring all of the ingredients to the grill on a baking sheet for easy cleanup later.
By Claire Saffitz
Lemony Yogurt Sauce
Grating the garlic with a Microplane instead of finely chopping reduces it to a pulp so it can dissolve into sauces like this one.
By Anna Stockwell
Cucumber and Melon Salad with Chile and Honey
This ribbon salad is evidence that you need a mandoline in your life. The shaved cucumber and melon will release some liquid and lose a bit of crunch after they’re dressed, so toss everything together just before serving.
By Claire Saffitz
Plum Salad with Black Pepper and Parmesan
Tossing sliced plums in a mixture of sharp sherry vinegar, honey, black pepper, and shaved Parm brings them into the super-savory zone. Top it all off with a drizzle of your favorite olive oil.
By Chris Morocco
Peaches and Tomatoes With Burrata and Hot Sauce
This summer, take your peaches to dinner. Combine the fruit with a zippy dressing, ripe tomatoes, and creamy cheese for the ultimate sweet-salty-savory salad.
By Chris Morocco
Eat Roasted Vegetables Over Ricotta Alone in Front of Your AC
It's the perfect summer dinner.
By Emily Johnson
Summer Pizza with Salami, Zucchini, and Tomatoes
It's a pizza. It's a salad. Here, store-bought pizza dough gets this family-friendly dinner on the table in less than an hour.
By David Tamarkin
Green Cucumber Tomatillo Gazpacho
Featuring grilled then chilled garden vegetables and Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Spain. This recipe created by Love and Lemons is in partnership with Olive Oils from Spain.
By Love and Lemons
Simplest Kale Salad
Memorize the recipe for this classic, cheesy kale salad and make it your go-to side for any family dinner.
By Anna Stockwell
Flatbread Caprese
Top-of-season cherry tomatoes and fresh mozzarella turn flatbread—either homemade or store-bought pizza dough—into a refreshing, delicious summer appetizer.
By Patricia Heaton