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A dusting of coarse sanding sugar gives these lemon cookies a sparkle perfect for any occasion.

The mantra for this showstopping eggplant Parmesan recipe should be: “Good things take time.” Trust us, it’s worth it.

Whether your produce is peak-season or just so-so, this smart recipe will make it shine.

Summer perfection is a dish of grilled or toasted bread topped with juicy, marinated tomatoes.

These garlic-Parmesan-crusted wedges skip the deep-fryer without compromising on crunch.

Fluffy ricotta pancakes + Quick blueberry sauce = Other pancake recipes don’t stand a chance.

Transform caramelized shredded zucchini into a lush pasta sauce, assisted by cream, lemon juice, and Parmesan.

Instead of balsamic vinaigrette, think fresh ginger, nutty sesame oil, scallion, and a dash of soy.

Sweet-sour peppers meet crispy chickpeas, torn croutons, and a creamy swoosh.

All thanks to a cult-favorite plant-based protein our editors buy in bulk.

This quick and crunchy dish relies on high heat and malty black vinegar.

A perfectly grilled steak. An umami-rich butter for saucing. A certified summer win.

The key ingredient to this Sri-Lankan-style curry with fatty pork, lemongrass, and fragrant spices? Black peppercorn and lots of it.

We swapped hard-to-find parathas for flour tortillas in this riff on paneer kathi rolls. With a tangy yogurt sauce and filling veg, it’s the ideal to-go lunch.

Chill out with this spicy beef noodle soup recipe that boasts both chile heat and a steaming broth. The two kinds of heat work in tandem to cool you down.

In this riff on a classic spring dessert, airy choux pastry replaces bready shortcakes. Strawberry cream puffs give the fruit and cream more room to shine.

Quick-cooking, thin-cut pork chops can often get dry on the grill, but this ginger beer marinade keeps the lean cut moist and flavorful.

Store-bought picked crab meat and slaw mix make these celebratory sandwiches a breeze to prepare—just don’t skimp on the Old Bay mayo.

Mayo and honey work together to develop a dark, sticky-sweet crust for restaurant-quality steaks. A basil and bell pepper vinaigrette makes it summer ready.

The secret to these tender, spicy-sweet chicken skewers? A splash of Sprite in the punchy marinade.

These juicy grilled pork burgers amped up with the flavors of a classic banh mi are built to fuel your next backyard bash.

Eight ingredients, ten minutes of active time, one delightfully fruity summer dessert you’ll remake all season long.

Summer means spicy, savory fruit salads made with whatever fresh produce you’ve got, plus lime juice, sugar, fish sauce, dried shrimp, and lots of red chiles.

The classic pairing of radishes and butter inspires this version featuring creamy yogurt flavored with toasted sesame seeds and sesame oil.