4Th Of July

This is the definitive recipe for classic vanilla custard ice cream.

Keep things chill and skip the simple syrup this summer.

The lemon-y herb-y dipping sauce is a guaranteed crowd pleaser.

It's foolproof!

One bite and you'll wonder why you haven't been making fruit salad this way all along.

Learn the keys to cooking rosy-pink pork tenderloin on the grill every time.

Literally easier than pie.

It's better than anything you can buy.

On vacation? Let the slow cooker do the work.

It's a staple at every Midwestern potluck.

Three words: Ultimate blender margaritas.

Don't head to your next potluck without it.

Even before I’d been to the Northstar Cafe in Columbus, Ohio, I’d heard about their veggie burgers. “They are unlike any other veggie burger you’ve ever had,” I was promised by both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. I’ll give you one guess what I ordered when I finally made it to the restaurant myself! This burger definitely lived up to expectations.

It's refreshing, delicious, and easy.

This fresh, vibrant salad deserves to be in your summer rotation.

Don't forget a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

The combination of spinach, strawberries, almonds, and goat cheese is a classic for a reason. Don't forget the poppyseed dressing!

(Sorry, Mom!)

Pull a pitcher from the fridge as guests arrive and no one needs much encouragement to start pouring glasses.

This ruby-hued pie can be made with fresh or frozen cherries, making it just as suitable for Thanksgiving as it is your June to-do list.

My favorite thing about sangria, the Spanish punch, isn’t actually the wine or spirits; it’s the luscious assortment of fruit that gets ladled into each glass. I love how refreshing it is to sip, and munch, on a warm day, and I’ve often felt bad that my teetotaling partner hasn’t been able to enjoy it. I developed this non-alcoholic version with him in mind, and discovered that I like it just as much as the real thing.

This is the easiest way to make smoked ribs at home.

It's the perfect combination of sweet and savory.

The woody herb does double duty in this recipe.

It's summer, which means your grill is hot and the corn is finally juicy and sweet. The two need to meet.

Buttery crust + frangipane filling + juicy plums = perfection.

The faster, easier way to crispy Buffalo wings.

Crunchy, cold, and refreshing.

Fresh, sweet corn takes these rich and cheesy croquettes up a notch.

A simple spice rub perks up these classic grilled chicken drumsticks that are finished in a sweet-tangy barbecue sauce.

It's all about the juicy marinated steak.

Spoiler: it's not the grill.

Ice cream, waffles, and even oatmeal.

Tajin seasoning makes these skewers sing.

It's packed with all the best salad bar ingredients.

Layers and layers of tender cake and homemade no-churn cream cheese ice cream.

Bring it to your next cookout and watch it disappear.

Our ultimate list to fuel your cooking and eating all month long.

Make it before peaches are gone.

Made with fresh fruit juices and purées.

Gelato and brioche buns combine for a treat that's greater than the sum of its parts.

Layers upon layers of cake, sweet fruit, and cheesecake-like cream.

This recipe takes me back to the tacos of my youth.

This is the easiest, flakiest, no-sweat pie crust.

Ritz crackers! Peanut butter! Bananas! Chocolate-stuffed marshmallows!!

Fire up the grill and grab the skewers!

We said what we said.

It has an unexpected lemony surprise.

Whether it's hamburgers you crave, or grilled veggies, it's all here.

Seafood, sausages, and veggies cook away on the grill for a super simple — and super delicious — crowd-pleasing dish.

Come for the double kimchi. Stay for the crispy garlic.

Salsa macha and crushed Fuego Takis give this dog a one-two punch of flavor and texture.

The freshest hot dog around!

Burger night just got even better.

Swap out the usual cocktail sauce with this tangy-creamy mayonnaise-based dressing.

Growing up on the West Coast, I had two favorite burger chains. One was Carl’s Jr., the home of the Western Bacon Cheeseburger, a burger patty layered with cheese, bacon, bbq sauce, and onion rings. And of course there’s In-N-Out Burger, a chain known for its secret menu and for for using fresh ingredients. When I was creating this bacon cheeseburger I looked to both of those iconic burger joints for inspiration.

They're perfectly cooked, every time.