Gluten Free
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
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
Steak Salad with Shallot Vinaigrette
Our go-to I’m-feeling-fancy dinner is a perfectly medium-rare steak and a pile of vegetables. And the more cherry tomatoes, corn, and cucumbers you throw into the mix, the more it’ll feel like summer.
By Claire Saffitz
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
New-and-Improved Greek Salad
The method for marinating the feta in this salad is also a good trick for other fresh cheeses—try goat, mozzarella, or paneer.
By Andy Baraghani
Cucumber and Peach Salad with Herbs
You can use various heirloom cucumbers for this savory-sweet salad recipe; if you can find them, flaunt them.
By Kelly Mariani
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
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
Grilled Corn With Basil Butter
Stir fresh basil and thyme into softened butter, and your grilled corn will taste even sweeter and more aromatic.
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
Massaged Kale With Tomatoes, Creamed Mozzarella, and Wild Rice
Double-down on the dairy by tossing torn pieces of mozzarella in a bowl with sour cream, lemon juice, and salt to make an extra-rich, luscious topper for this greens-and-grains salad.
By Abra Berens
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
Fried Okra
Nothing says “Southern” like the smell of okra frying in a cast-iron skillet atop an angry flame.
By Alexander Smalls
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
Crab Salad Tostadas
Crispy tostadas are piled with a refreshing crab salad, seasoned with Old Bay, fresh mint, jalapeño, and lime.
By Anna Stockwell
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