Dairy Free
Roasted Red Pepper Frittata
A well-seasoned cast-iron pan is your friend here. If, despite your best efforts, the frittata sticks when you turn it out, just flip it back over so that any imperfections are hidden underneath.
By Kelly Mariani
Hummus with Spiced Summer Squash and Lamb
Herby cumin-spiced lamb and squash over a bed of creamy hummus makes for a delicious and simple dinner. Serve it with lots of toasted pita for scooping everything up.
By Deb Perelman
Grilled Lamb Chops and Peppers
Lamb chops need enough time on the grill to let the fat render. You’ll get flare-ups as the fat melts onto the coals—that’s inevitable—but instead of letting the chops char, just move them to a new spot as needed and keep going.
By Kelly Mariani
Cod with Romesco and Hazelnuts
If you’re going to turn on the oven in August, it better be for a good reason: This sauce, made from broiled tomatoes and peppers, is tangy, smoky, juicy, and definitely worth it.
By Andy Baraghani
Brothy Steamed Clams with Corn
Sweet corn is perfectly paired with briny clams in this dish that’s easy enough for a weeknight, but elegant enough for a special occasion. Serve it with plenty of good bread to dunk in the broth.
By Kelly Mariani
Tomato Salad with Warm Basil Dressing
Not just for salad: Drizzle this savory herb-infused oil over grilled vegetables, steak, or roast chicken.
By Andy Baraghani
Salt-and-Squeeze Slaw
If you make this slaw ahead, the vegetables will continue to soften as they sit and become more like pickles, which isn’t a bad thing at all.
By Chris Morocco
Any Way Niçoise
Switch up this endlessly riffable salad to suit your preferences, but try to always include a mix of cooked and raw vegetables for the best textures.
By Anna Stockwell
Pan con Tomate
Spoiler alert: We broke with tradition. Instead of rubbing toast with cut tomatoes, we grated the tomatoes to make a raw sauce that the bread can really absorb.
By Andy Baraghani
Peak-Season Slushies
Think of this smoothie-like sipper as a base, then start riffing. Try blending mild red pepper flakes with mango, finely grated ginger with pineapple, or cucumber and mint with honeydew.
By Molly Baz
Sticky Grilled Chicken
Molasses, pomegranate juice, and apricot jam lend a deliciously sweet-tart, barbecue sauce–like glaze to this summertime grilling staple.
By Maggie Ruggiero
Late Summer Tomatoes With Fresh Herbs
Tossing the tomatoes with lemon juice and fresh herbs intensifies their flavor.
By Maggie Ruggiero
Flat Beans With Mustard Thyme Vinaigrette
Romano beans, also known as Italian flat beans, are pleasantly mild and sweet. Tossing them in this quick vinaigrette adds a robust, pungent flavor—they will complement any summery main dish.
By Maggie Ruggiero
Green Bean and Tuna Salad With Basil Dressing
Our idea of summer salad means minimal cooking, lots of fresh greens, and enough protein to feel filling.
By Anna Stockwell
Coconut-Creamed Corn and Grains
Turmeric, chiles, and chewy-nutty cooked grains balance the sweetness of fresh corn in this loose vegan riff on creamed corn.
By Chris Morocco
Big-Batch Marinated Bell Peppers
Grill a bunch of bell peppers, marinate them in a punchy mixture of olive oil, vinegar, and seasoning, and you’ll have the makings of an entire week of meals.
By Anna Stockwell
Potato Tahdig
People usually know tahdig as the layer of crispy rice at the bottom of the pot; however, potato tahdig may get you even more fans.
By Shadi HasanzadeNemati
Make-Ahead Instant Pot Grilled Ribs
These ribs get rubbed with cumin, red pepper flakes, brown sugar, and cinnamon before cooking in the Instant Pot.
By Anna Stockwell
Korean-Inspired Grilled Wings With Cucumber-Kimchi Salad
Inspired by Korean bulgogi, this marinade is made with pear juice, hot pepper flakes, and ginger. It’s a high-impact, low-effort way to get the most flavor out of grilled chicken.
By Anna Stockwell