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Labor Day

Lacquered Rib Eye

The umami-rich lacquer on this steak works its magic to create an über-savory capital-C Crust akin to the bark beloved by barbecue enthusiasts.

Picnic Tomatoes

Let the dressed tomatoes sit an hour or so before serving so they can soak up maximum flavor.

Sticky Barbecue Chicken

This barbecue chicken has the crackliest, stickiest skin.

Sticky-Sweet Five-Spice Pork Ribs

Lacquered with a tangy, garlicky hoisin glaze, these ribs are impressive without being burdensome: There's no grilling or marinating—just two hours in the oven followed by a quick broil.

Grilled Potato Salad With Chiles and Basil

Everything we love about a German potato salad (bright vinegar, fresh herbs, a little heat)—but make it smoky, charred, and grilled.

Grilled Shrimp With Old Bay and Aioli

Seasoned with Old Bay, a little garlic, and some charred lemons, these shell-on shrimp capture the nostalgic vibes of a classic East Coast fish shack—without any of the lines.

Simple Marinated Short Ribs

When you’re not in the mood to do much work, you need a marinade that does the work for you.

Big Ass Beach Hoagie

Your answer to the age-old question "What can I make ahead of time and throw in my bag to feed myself (and, okay, my friends) when we finally make it to the beach/park/festival/fireworks?"

Spicy Coconut Grilled Chicken Thighs

Welcome to your newest go-to summer marinade, featuring some spicy sambal, brown sugar and coconut milk to balance out the heat, and lots of fresh ginger and lime juice.

Party Steak with Grilled Scallion Salsa Verde

Skirt steak is our favorite choice when grilling for a crowd for two reasons: it feeds many and cooks in a jiffy.

Glazy Barbecued Summer Squash

The crosshatch pattern isn’t just for show (even though it does look cool)!

Jammy Pepper Pasta Salad

This spicy, sweet, and punchy pasta salad is perfect for a hot summer picnic when you need your dishes perfect at room (ahem, air) temperature.

Strawberry Snacking Cake

Don’t be surprised at how quickly this olive oil and cornmeal-enriched sheet cake will disappear.

Cherry Biscuit Cobbler

Why choose between shortcakes and cobbler when you can have one dessert that combines the best of both?

Jalapeño-Marinated Grilled Pork Chops

Don't be intimidated by the slices of jalapeños: The fire of the grill mellows their heat. If you're a real spice-seeker, you can even leave some of them raw.

Stovetop Spinach-Artichoke Dip

Serving this creamy, delicious dip in a bread bowl is not mandatory, but we highly recommended going for it.

Basically Buffalo Wings

Want crispy-spicy chicken wings without having to deep-fry at home? We got you.

Smashed and Loaded Crispy Potatoes

Cooking potatoes twice—once in water, and a second time in hot oil—is hands-down the best way to achieve extra-crispy potatoes at home.

Caramelized Banana Pudding

The classic we all know and love—but better.

Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Fennel Slaw and Caesar Mayo

Deeply charred mustardy chicken thighs are paired with a crunchy and refreshing fennel-basil slaw for the ultimate summer-night chicken sandwich.
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