All Stir It Up!
Thai basil pork and eggplantSummer doesn't have to mean foregoing your favorite Asian stir-fries. Using eggplant or another veggie makes this one-pot meal perfect for a weeknight dinner (or even breakfast).
Seriously fresh blueberry pieThis simple pie is chock-full of blueberries and perfect for summer. A hint of nutmeg adds a mysterious and unique flavor to a classic pie.聽
Salty sweet roasted cabbageWhen tossed with coconut oil, soy sauce, and maple syrup, roasted cabbage has a natural sweetness and a mellow flavor. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan, this recipe will work in almost any situation.
Quick barbecue chicken tortilla 'pizza'This tasty and quick-to-make hybrid pizza replaces tomato sauce with barbecue sauce on a crunchy tortilla crust.
Quinoa, kale, and corn mexi saladA lime juice dressing brightens things up in this cold grain salad. Make the full recipe to serve a crowd, or halve it for a family dinner.聽
Garlic scape and pork stir-fried riceStir fry is all about prep. Have your pork and veggies sliced and ready to go before you start cooking, and this recipe will be a breeze.
Asian BBQ sauce and pulled pork sandwichesGive pulled pork an Asian kick with this spicy ginger-flavored barbecue sauce. Pair the sauce with these easy pulled pork sandwiches, or use it for ribs or even grilled chicken.
Homemade pad Thai sauce in bulk, plus easy pad ThaiA big jar of pad Thai sauce in the back of your fridge can be used for a number of weeknight dinners, from stir fry, to sweet and sour meatballs. With some rice noodles, shrimp, and veggies classic pad Thai is a few quick steps away.
White chocolate cream cheese cookiesThe key to these thick and chubby cookies is freezing the dough first, and then underbaking them. If you like white chocolate chip cookies, these are a winner.
Pi帽a colada kulfi popsKulfi, or Indian ice cream, is rich, creamy, and sweet, and this recipe requires no boiling, churning, or thickeners. Add crushed pineapple and coconut milk for a pi帽a colada flavor, or experiment with flavor combinations of your own.
Bread and butter picklesFresh cucumbers and onions get a seasoned twist when canning season comes around. These sweet and crunchy bread and butter pickles are a great way to put abundant produce to good use, put away some summer flavor for the winter, or satisfy a craving.
Peach & blueberry bruschetta with ricottaFor an appetizer, a snack, or even breakfast, the simple combination of peaches, blueberries, and ricotta makes an elegant topping for bruschetta.聽
Fresh raspberry pieToss fresh raspberries with a few simple ingredients to make a delicious filling for this summertime pie.
There鈥檚 a pizzeria in your yard: Grilled pizza with red sauce, sausage, and arugulaA new cookbook shows how easy it is to turn your grill into a pizza oven. Grilling gives this pizza with red sauce, sausage, and arugula a crunchy crust and a nice, slightly smoky flavor.聽
Easy cheese quesadillas with ranchera sauceGood ranchera sauce can take a simple cheese quesadilla to the next level. Be sure to use fire-roasted tomatoes in this recipe.
National Ice Cream Month: Ice cream sandwiches are for summertimeNational Ice Cream month extends summer fun beyond the Fourth of July. Delight the kids or friends with ice cream sandwiches made with homemade chocolate chip cookies and stuffed with vanilla ice cream.
Gluten-, grain-, and dairy-free mini muffinsAlthough many bakers avoid gluten or dairy free recipes for fear of dry, flavorless baked goods, these melt-in-your-mouth muffins will dispel any myths about聽nontraditional ingredients with their decadent texture and delicious flavor.
Red, white, and blue salsaRed, white, and blue dishes make a Fourth of July picnic feel festive. Combine strawberries, jicama, and blueberries into a salsa for blue tortilla chips or as a topping for grilled chicken or fish.
Sugar cake with blueberry-basil compoteSimple cakes are the perfect vehicle for summer鈥檚 fresh berries.聽This one is topped with a basil-scented blueberry compote that is not too sweet, and lets the flavor of the berries really shine.
Miso-mustard dressingWhen it comes to deciphering the language of greens, use a delicious basic dressing like this easy miso-mustard recipe that tastes great on every kind of lettuce or vegetable. Try it on grilled veggies or tofu as well.