1Greek Salad
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING BARRETT WASHBURNEWhen you’re looking for simple, refreshing, and reliable, you’d be hard pressed to find a dish better than classic Greek salad. Filled with fresh veggies, tangy feta, and a simple dressing, this bright salad only takes 15 minutes to prepare, making it a perfect last-minute addition to any summer celebration.
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2Summer Squash Sheet-Pan Tacos
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNEThese vegetarian tacos have layers of tender summer squash (imagine them picked right from the garden), whipped garlicky hummus, smoky tahini sauce, and za’atar pickled shallots layered in warm corn tortillas. It’s the perfect composition of color, texture, and bold flavor you’ll emulate in every taco hereafter.
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3One-Pan Summer Vegetable Ragú
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON 4Caprese Salad
PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCERHailing from the island of Capri and mirroring the colors of the Italian flag, the simple Caprese salad is the perfect way to start any late-summer meal. It’s one of the best ways to show off those juicy, in-season farmers' market tomatoes by complementing them with fresh basil and creamy mozzarella.
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5Creamy Corn Pasta
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: MARY RUPPDon’t be fooled by the name—this pasta has no cream. Instead, you’ll puree fresh corn, sautéed garlic, and scallions into a luscious sauce that’s topped with Parmesan, basil, and even more corn. With just these few ingredients, you can have a crowd-pleasing summer pasta on the table in only about 30 minutes.
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6Zucchini Lasagna Roll-Ups
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSONSwitch up your classic lasagna recipe for this lighter, summer-worthy dinner that doesn't sacrifice on any of the flavor or richness. Instead of lasagna noodles, we use zucchini wrapped around creamy ricotta. All baked in marinara sauce, this summer dinner is a must-have to add to your rotation.
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7Ratatouille
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONWhile you might immediately think of the 2007 animated film Ratatouille, did you know that the namesake French dish is actually pretty easy to make? Though the film makes the cooking of a traditional ratatouille recipe look incredibly high-stakes, we promise it's a meal that's simple to make on any odd weeknight.
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8Cheesy Garlic Zucchini Steaks
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREBunches of zucchini jamming up your crisper drawer? These cheesy garlic zucchini “steaks” are calling your name. Slathered with garlic oil and showered with mozzarella and parmesan, this showstopping vegetarian side might just upstage the actual steaks at the grill-out.
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9Grilled Zucchini Carbonara
10Tomato Salad
PHOTO: BRYAN GARDNER; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREYou might say to-may-to and you might say to-mah-to, but no matter how you say it, a tomato salad is a summertime classic. With juicy tomatoes, a simple red wine vinaigrette, thinly sliced red onion, herbs, and crumbled feta, this salad is like the little black dress of the season.
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11Pesto Corn Flatbread
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13Broccoli Salad
A simple and reliable side, this classic broccoli salad is loaded with flavor and texture. Ready in around 30 minutes, it’s the perfect make-ahead dish for summer BBQs or last-minute parties, and makes a great base for a quick lunch or snack.
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14Bruschetta
Easy to throw together and made up of simple, classic ingredients, bruschetta was made for chill warm weather snacking. While you can make it all year round, the best time to enjoy this appetizer is summer, when fresh tomatoes are at their peak.
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15Elote (Mexican Street Corn)
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREAlso known as Mexican street corn, elote is an unbelievably popular antojito (little craving) that you can find all over Mexico and the U.S. This dish can vary, but in our recipe, grilled corn is covered in a creamy mayo and sour cream mixture before being topped with chili powder, cotija cheese, and plenty of lime juice.
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16Eggplant Steak Frites With Chimichurri
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17Grilled Zucchini With Ricotta & Walnuts
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON 18Garlicky Feta Eggplant Pasta
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19One-Pot Creamy Tortellini & Greens
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSONIndulge in pure pasta bliss with this heavenly one-pot tortellini recipe. Picture perfectly cooked, cheese-filled tortellini delicately simmering in a lusciously velvety cream sauce, generously infused with vibrant fresh summer greens. With this one-pot wonder and a handful of ingredients, you can have it all—in just 20 minutes.
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20Zucchini Casserole With Garlicky Bread Crumbs
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