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Summer 2026

Tested recipes for your best summer yet

Grilling

Backyard favorites, burgers, and flame-kissed mains

No-Cook

Sandwiches, wraps, and salads — no stove required

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Air Fryer

Crispy, fast, and keeps the kitchen cool

Salads & Sides

Fresh sides for cookouts and weeknight dinners

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Desserts

Berry crisps, cobblers, and no-bake summer sweets

Summer Essentials

The recipes we reach for all season long

Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs
Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs
Easy lemon garlic chicken thighs — crispy skin, juicy meat, and a bright buttery pan sauce. A weeknight dinner winner, ready in just 35 minutes.
Dinner · High‑protein • 35 min
Pan‑Seared Salmon
Pan‑Seared Salmon
Perfect pan-seared salmon with crispy golden skin and a tender, flaky center. The easiest way to cook salmon — restaurant quality ready in just 15 minutes.
Dinner · Gluten‑free • 15 min
Shrimp Scampi Linguine
Shrimp Scampi Linguine
Quick shrimp scampi linguine recipe — plump garlic-butter shrimp with lemon and white wine over tender pasta. An elegant dinner ready in just 20 minutes.
Dinner • 20 min
Quick Guacamole
Quick Guacamole
The best quick guacamole recipe — creamy, zesty, and made with just 5 fresh ingredients. Ready in 10 minutes for tacos, chips, or game day. No filler.
Snack · Vegan • 10 min
Caprese Skewers
Caprese Skewers
Tomato, mozzarella, basil—bite-sized.
Snack · Vegetarian • 15 min
Tomato Bruschetta
Tomato Bruschetta
Juicy tomatoes on garlicky toast.
Snack · Vegetarian • 15 min
Berry Crisp
Berry Crisp
Juicy berries under a crunchy oat topping.
Dessert • 45 min
Grilled Chicken (Marinated, Juicy)
Grilled Chicken (Marinated, Juicy)
Perfect grilled chicken recipe with a simple lemon-herb marinade that guarantees juicy, flavorful results. Easy pantry ingredients, ready in 45 minutes.
Dinner · High-protein, Gluten-free • 45 min
Fresh Peach Cobbler
Fresh Peach Cobbler
Easy fresh peach cobbler with sweet, juicy peaches and a golden buttery biscuit topping. The perfect summer dessert — no peeling needed, under an hour.
Dessert · Summer, Fruit • 55 min
Strawberry Shortcake
Strawberry Shortcake
Classic strawberry shortcake with buttermilk biscuits, juicy macerated strawberries, and whipped cream. The ultimate summer dessert ready in 30 minutes.
Dessert · Summer, Fruit • 30 min
Cold Pasta Salad (Italian + Variations)
Cold Pasta Salad (Italian + Variations)
Easy cold pasta salad loaded with salami, mozzarella, fresh vegetables, and a zesty Italian vinaigrette. The perfect make-ahead side for BBQs and potlucks.
Side · Make-ahead, Vegetarian option • 25 min
Classic Potato Salad
Classic Potato Salad
The best classic potato salad — creamy, tangy, packed with tender potatoes, crunchy celery, and hard-boiled eggs. Perfect for BBQs and make-ahead meals.
Side · Make-ahead, Vegetarian • 35 min
Smash Burger (Crispy, Diner-Style)
Smash Burger (Crispy, Diner-Style)
Diner-style smash burger with crispy thin patties, lacy caramelized crust, and melted cheese on a soft potato bun. Better than takeout in just 25 minutes.
Dinner · High-protein, Quick • 25 min
Oven-Braised Brisket
Oven-Braised Brisket
Tender, fall-apart oven-braised brisket recipe with a smoky-sweet dry rub. Low and slow for melt-in-your-mouth BBQ brisket — no smoker required.
Dinner · Make-ahead • 3 hr 30 min

On the Grill

Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs
Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs
Easy lemon garlic chicken thighs — crispy skin, juicy meat, and a bright buttery pan sauce. A weeknight dinner winner, ready in just 35 minutes.
Dinner · High‑protein • 35 min
Sheet‑Pan Chicken Fajitas
Sheet‑Pan Chicken Fajitas
Easy sheet-pan chicken fajitas recipe with juicy spiced chicken, charred peppers, and onions — all on one pan. Minimal cleanup, maximum flavor, 30 minutes.
Dinner • 30 min
BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches
BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches
Easy BBQ pulled chicken sandwiches — tender shredded chicken in tangy barbecue sauce on soft buns. Weeknight dinner ready in 35 minutes, no slow cooker.
Dinner • 35 min
Shrimp Scampi Linguine
Shrimp Scampi Linguine
Quick shrimp scampi linguine recipe — plump garlic-butter shrimp with lemon and white wine over tender pasta. An elegant dinner ready in just 20 minutes.
Dinner • 20 min
Grilled Chicken (Marinated, Juicy)
Grilled Chicken (Marinated, Juicy)
Perfect grilled chicken recipe with a simple lemon-herb marinade that guarantees juicy, flavorful results. Easy pantry ingredients, ready in 45 minutes.
Dinner · High-protein, Gluten-free • 45 min
Smash Burger (Crispy, Diner-Style)
Smash Burger (Crispy, Diner-Style)
Diner-style smash burger with crispy thin patties, lacy caramelized crust, and melted cheese on a soft potato bun. Better than takeout in just 25 minutes.
Dinner · High-protein, Quick • 25 min

No-Cook Favorites

Classic BLT Sandwich
Classic BLT Sandwich
The perfect BLT — crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, and crisp lettuce on toasted bread with mayo.
Lunch · Sandwich · 15 min
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Crisp romaine, shaved parmesan, and grilled chicken in a creamy Caesar dressing, wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.
Lunch · Wrap · 20 min
Turkey Club Sandwich
Turkey Club Sandwich
A triple-decker classic stacked with roasted turkey, crispy bacon, lettuce, and tomato on toasted bread.
Lunch · Sandwich · 15 min
Caprese Panini
Caprese Panini
Fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and basil pressed between crusty bread until golden and melty.
Lunch · Panini · Vegetarian · 15 min
Chicken Avocado Salad Sandwich
Chicken Avocado Salad Sandwich
Creamy chicken salad with ripe avocado, fresh herbs, and a hint of lime on toasted whole-grain bread.
Lunch · Sandwich · 15 min
Mediterranean Tuna Pita
Mediterranean Tuna Pita
Flaky tuna with crunchy vegetables, briny olives, and creamy feta folded into a warm pita pocket.
Lunch · Sandwich · 10 min

🍦 Summer Sweets

No‑Bake Cheesecake Cups
No‑Bake Cheesecake Cups
Creamy cups with graham crumble.
Dessert · No-bake • 20 min + chill
Vanilla Cupcakes with Buttercream
Vanilla Cupcakes with Buttercream
Tender crumb, fluffy vanilla frosting.
Dessert • 40 min
Lemon Bars
Lemon Bars
Bright lemon curd on a buttery shortbread.
Dessert • 55 min
Berry Crisp
Berry Crisp
Juicy berries under a crunchy oat topping.
Dessert • 45 min
Chocolate Mousse (5‑Ingredient)
Chocolate Mousse (5‑Ingredient)
Silky, airy mousse in minutes.
Dessert • 15 min + chill
Fresh Peach Cobbler
Fresh Peach Cobbler
Easy fresh peach cobbler with sweet, juicy peaches and a golden buttery biscuit topping. The perfect summer dessert — no peeling needed, under an hour.
Dessert · Summer, Fruit • 55 min

Salads & Sides for the Season

Chicken Avocado Salad Sandwich
Chicken Avocado Salad Sandwich
Creamy chicken salad with ripe avocado, fresh herbs, and a hint of lime on toasted whole-grain bread.
Lunch · Sandwich · 15 min
Simple Roasted Broccoli
Simple Roasted Broccoli
Charred tips, tender stems, olive oil + salt.
Side · Vegan • 20 min
Caesar Side Salad
Caesar Side Salad
Crisp romaine, tangy dressing, crunchy croutons.
Side • 10 min
Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Caramelized sprouts with a balsamic finish.
Side · Vegan • 25 min
Lemon Butter Asparagus
Lemon Butter Asparagus
Bright, tender spears with lemony butter.
Side · Gluten‑free • 10 min
Cold Pasta Salad (Italian + Variations)
Cold Pasta Salad (Italian + Variations)
Easy cold pasta salad loaded with salami, mozzarella, fresh vegetables, and a zesty Italian vinaigrette. The perfect make-ahead side for BBQs and potlucks.
Side · Make-ahead, Vegetarian option • 25 min