S’Mores Milkshake
Introduction There’s something irresistible about the smoky-sweet combination of chocolate, marshmallow, and graham cracker — but in a cold, drinkable form. The S’Mores Milkshake takes the classic campfire treat, blends …
summer recipes
Watermelon Salad with Feta Cheese
A bright, crunchy watermelon salad studded with salty feta and cooling herbs is the kind of summer dish that screams backyard picnics and easy weeknight dinners. Sweet, savory and refreshingly …
Watermelon Salad with Feta Cheese
The first time I served watermelon salad with feta cheese was at a hot July potluck — it disappeared within minutes. Sweet, juicy watermelon pairs unexpectedly well with salty, creamy …
Summer Watermelon Salad
Summer’s heat calls for something bright, crisp, and impossibly simple — enter the watermelon salad. Sweet, juicy cubes of watermelon meet peppery arugula and salty feta for a contrast that’s …
Spicy Mexican Street Corn Salad
The first time I tasted spicy Mexican street corn salad, I remember thinking it captured everything summer should taste like: bright lime, smoky corn, a hit of heat, and salty …
Mexican Corn Ribs
Mexican Corn Ribs: charred, saucy wedges of corn that taste like street-food elote in a hand-friendly form. Instead of eating the whole cob, the ear is quartered lengthwise into “ribs” …
Classic Italian Pasta Salad
I still remember making this salad for a summer potluck and watching it disappear before the barbecue was even done. Classic Italian pasta salad is a colorful, make-ahead crowd-pleaser: cold, …
Orecchiette Bruschetta Pasta Salad
This orecchiette bruschetta pasta salad is summer on a plate: chewy little pasta shells tossed with garlicky, marinated cherry tomatoes, bright lemon, and a shower of fresh basil. I first …
Tortellini Pasta Salad
The first time I brought this tortellini pasta salad to a summer potluck, it disappeared in minutes — a mix of pillowy cheese-filled pasta, bright tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and a …
Orzo Salad
Orzo salad is one of those “looks fancy, takes almost no effort” dishes that saves the day when you need something fresh, filling, and picnic-friendly. It’s bright with crunchy veggies, …