We like to keep things simple when it comes to summertime cooking. That means easy grilling, tossing healthy salads with all that delicious summer produce, whipping up kid-friendly frozen desserts, making cold drinks, and so much more.
Smashburger
Smash Burgers Are Trending (Again)—Here's How to Master the Technique at Home
poached peaches in baking dish
5 Peach Desserts That Prove It’s the Best Fruit of Summer
Grilled Chicken-and-Eggplant "Caprese"
Our 25 Greatest Grilled Chicken Recipes
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8 S'mores Recipes Inspired by America's Favorite Campfire Treat
smores platter
6 Ways to Make S'mores, No Campfire Required
Strawberry sheet cake
Sarah Carey's Favorite Summer Desserts for Potlucks and Parties
grilled vegetable salad
20 Fruits and Vegetables That Taste Surprisingly Delicious Grilled, According to Thomas Joseph
Bloody Mary Tomato Salad
25 Summer Salads Made With Fresh, Seasonal Produce
Iced coffee, iced cappucino, and coffee frappe
How to Make Iced Cappuccino
5 mins
Outdoor party set up
12 Tips for Hosting a Successful Summer Barbecue or Cookout
grilled vegetable agrodolce
40 of Our Best Fourth of July Recipes, From Mains to Sides
wafter berries cupcake cake
22 Red, White, and Blue Desserts for a Patriotic Celebration
martha stewart cherry pie
14 Cherry Pies That Look as Good as They Taste
Stone fruit in bowls and baskets
It's Stone Fruit Season: Here's How to Enjoy Peaches, Plums, and More This Summer
Poached-chicken cups with ginger-scallion oil
26 Cold Dinner Recipes for Quick Weeknight Meals
Crumb Topping
Crumb Topping
10 mins
Peach Crumble
Peach Crumble
1 hr 15 mins
Simple Coleslaw
12 Tasty Sides to Serve With Burgers (Other Than Fries)
Various bell peppers
30 Bell Pepper Recipes That Are Colorful and Delicious
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24 Delicious Eggplant Recipes You Can Enjoy All Year Long
Simple Coleslaw
Simple Coleslaw
15 mins
Blueberry Crisp
Blueberry Crisp
How to Smoke Fish
How to Smoke Fish
2 hrs 30 mins
no-bake key lime cheesecake
No-Bake Key Lime Cheesecake
35 mins
Grilled Striped Bass
Grilled Striped Bass
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Potato Salad
Hot dogs with various toppings
15 Delicious Ways to Top a Hot Dog
spicy basil stir-fry served on rice
14 Basil Recipes That Showcase This Fragrant Herb
grilled vegetarian stuffed peppers for summer meal
32 Summer Dinner Recipes That Are Fast, Easy, and Packed With Seasonal Produce
cooler full of sans wine co canned wine
Cheers! These Are the Best Canned Wines for 2023
Blueberry-cheesecake Icebox Cake
6 All-Time Classic American Summer Desserts—With a Twist
dog at bbq
How to Keep Your Dog Safe at Your Next BBQ or Cookout—Including the Foods They Should Never Eat
smoky lemon margarita in round glass pitcher
25 Pitcher Drinks Just Right for a Party
Amaro Spritz and bowl of olives
Shake Up Your Summer Entertaining and Host an Aperitivo Hour
summer grazing board
The Best Way to Build a Charcuterie Board That Feels Like Summer
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Panzanella is the Ultimate Summer Salad and a Sublime Way to Use Peak Season Tomatoes
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3 Strategies for Making Quick Dinners That Maximize Fresh Summer Produce, According to a Chef
crispiest fried chicken
9 Summer Menus to Inspire Your Next Dinner Party
variety of floats
22 Frosty Treats That Start With Store-Bought Ice Cream
cream of corn soup
15 Cold Soup Recipes to Chill Out With This Summer
grilled vegetable pizzas
25 Vegetarian Grilling Recipes for Your Next Cookout
filled strawberries on cake platter
45 Berry Desserts You'll Want to Make All Summer Long
grilled summer squash with hot honey and ricotta
23 Colorful Summer Side Dishes to Make Right Now
Various heirloom tomatoes on a wood table
20 Heirloom Tomato Recipes to Make While These Juicy Fruits Are in Season
key lime pie
Key Lime Pie
shaken pina coladas
Shaken Piña Colada
10 mins
close-up of Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce
Pasta With Fresh Tomato Sauce
25 mins
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Caramelized Skillet Peaches
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Strawberry Cake
Easy Strawberry Jam
Quick Strawberry Jam
Strawberry Cream Cake
Strawberry Cream Cake
1 hr
peach lattice pie
Peach Lattice Pie
7 hrs 30 mins
Potato and Green Bean Salad
Potato and Green Bean Salad
25 mins
Baked Alaska Cake
Baked Alaska
3 hrs 45 mins
rhubarb pie
Rhubarb Pie
2 hrs
Crab Salad Sandwich
Crab Salad Sandwich
strawberry ginger smash
Strawberry-Ginger Smash
10 mins
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Strawberry Preserves
rartouille
Ratatouille
1 hr 15 mins
Blueberry Cupcakes
Blueberry Cupcakes
1 hr 25 mins
Chicago Dogs
Chicago Dog
sauteed cucumbers in dish
Sautéed Cucumbers
25 mins
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Breakfast Quinoa

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