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Mango and Cucumber Chow

Green mangoes would be ideal, but slightly unripe mangoes are an imperfect but successful substitute.

Cantaloupe and Cucumber Salad

Toss sweet melon and crisp cukes in a bright coriander-cardamom dressing for a refreshing and delicious summer salad.

Coco Rico Vietnamese Fish Sauce

Serve with anything and everything—it will get better, spicier, and more Vietnamese-approved over time.

Frosé Ice Pops

There's no better way to celebrate warm, sunny days than by sharing these fruity rosé wine ice pops with friends.

Raw Asparagus Salad with Breadcrumbs, Walnuts, and Mint

Make this dish before you do any cooked asparagus dishes, at the start of the season when you get pristine spears. At first glance, the dish looks kind of “meh,” but once you taste it, the flavor and texture blow you away. Be sure to cut the asparagus very thin.

Spicy Herb Mayonnaise

Homemade mayo, much like hollandaise sauce, takes a little practice to get the knack. It’s like learning to ride a bicycle—once you’ve mas­tered the technique, it’ll be with you for life. Be sure to come prepared, armed with a whisk and some extra patience. It’s really all about whisking continuously as you slowly stream the oil into the egg yolks, little by little, letting the yolks take in every drop of oil. Slow and steady wins the race—this exquisite, delec­table, over-the-top-awesome race.

Lemon Buttermilk Ice

Serve this icy granita-like dessert with warm Rhubarb Turnovers, or all on its own as a refreshingly tart, light summer dessert.

Quick and Easy Bean Salad

White Sauce

This is a little bit like making a ranch dressing and putting it on pizza. Which can’t possibly be a bad thing.

Loaded Vegetarian Bagel Sandwiches with Cream Cheese

Arla's minimal ingredient cream cheese is the perfect, fresh balance for the hearty wheat bagel and fresh, raw vegetables. Beyond their herb and spice variety, I like tokeep the original flavor on hand as well and mix in fresh herbs

Coconut Icing

Use this decadent, flavorful frosting recipe to make The Coconut Cake from Baked by Melissa.

Marinated Mixed Beans

Coating the herbs in oil and soaking the shallot in vinegar prevents oxidation, so you can keep these beans for days.

Fennel and Celery Root Salad

Simplicity relies on quality. Be choosy when picking your produce, and look for a new-harvest olive oil for this, which will lend a bright, robust flavor.

Tuna and Artichoke Cooler-Pressed Sandwiches

These tasty sandwiches are best after chilling for several hours, so they're the perfect make-ahead for camping trips.

Smashed Cucumbers and Radishes in Yogurt Sauce

Wheels of cucumbers and radishes are nice and all, but smashing them into ragged pieces is way more fun.

Watercress Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette

Watercress is back! It’s fantastic paired with piquant mustard and sharp vinegar that can stand up to the nose-tingling burn.

Salmon Poke Bowl

Toss cubed salmon in a simple grapefruit ponzu sauce and serve over tender greens for a refreshing take on Hawaii's beloved raw seafood dish.

Quick Raspberry Charlotte

Saturated with brandy, cream, and raspberry purée, dried Italian-style savoiardi get the French treatment here.

Five-Cheese Pimento Cheese

Complete your Super Bowl snacking lineup with this addictive five-cheese version of the classic Southern spread.

Blood Orange and Grapefruit Salad With Cinnamon

A sage-infused vinaigrette and a dash of warming cinnamon take this citrusy dish one step further than most breakfast and brunch fruit salads.
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