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.
By Chris Morocco
Picnic Tomatoes
Let the dressed tomatoes sit an hour or so before serving so they can soak up maximum flavor.
By Omar Tate
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.
By Molly Baz
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.
By Molly Baz
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.
By Molly Baz
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.
By Chris Morocco
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?"
By Molly Baz
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.
By Molly Baz
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.
By Anna Stockwell
Glazy Barbecued Summer Squash
The crosshatch pattern isn’t just for show (even though it does look cool)!
By Andy Baraghani
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.
By Molly Baz
Strawberry Snacking Cake
Don’t be surprised at how quickly this olive oil and cornmeal-enriched sheet cake will disappear.
By Sarah Jampel
Cherry Biscuit Cobbler
Why choose between shortcakes and cobbler when you can have one dessert that combines the best of both?
By Claire Saffitz
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.
By Claire Saffitz
Stovetop Spinach-Artichoke Dip
Serving this creamy, delicious dip in a bread bowl is not mandatory, but we highly recommended going for it.
By Molly Baz
Basically Buffalo Wings
Want crispy-spicy chicken wings without having to deep-fry at home? We got you.
By Kat Boytsova
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.
By Molly Baz
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.
By Molly Baz