1Mexican Corn Salad
PHOTO: MURRAY HALL; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONEsquites is one of those dishes that’s far greater than the sum of its parts: Sweet corn is tossed with crunchy, spicy aromatics and smothered in a creamy, smoky, lime-spiked sauce that is unreasonably good. The sauce is so irresistible, it transforms humble corn kernels into the kind of summer side that reliably outshines whatever main course you serve it with.
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2Shrimp Pasta Salad
PHOTO: ANTONIS ACHILLEOS; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCERIf you’ve found yourself making the same macaroni salad over and over again, this is the recipe for you. It’s bright and zingy, with perfectly cooked shrimp. We took inspiration from classic Peruvian ceviche, with its lime- and fresh cilantro-forward flavor profile, and you’ll be glad to know you only need 8 simple ingredients to make this.
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3Green Goddess Grilled Chicken
PHOTO: BRYAN GARDNER; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE 4Culver's ButterBurger
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNEServed on a toasted and lightly buttered Kaiser-style bun, these burgers are so good you don’t even need condiments. While we wait (and pray) for a Culver’s to someday open near me, I’ll have to stick with replicating them at home—and now with this copycat recipe, you can too!
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5Hot German Potato Salad
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCERUnlike the chilled, creamy, mayo-dressed picnic staple we're familiar with, German potato salad is served warm, or even hot, with a bacon vinaigrette. We repeat, bacon vinaigrette. If you've never made a dressing with bacon fat, you're in for a treat.
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6Sticky Soy Steak Skewers
PHOTO: LINDA PUGLIESE; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONFor this recipe, we marinated pieces of sirloin steak in soy and chili-garlic sauce, skewered them alongside red onion, then grilled the skewers until medium-rare while brushing them with a sweet and savory honey-garlic glaze. The result is a combination of tender, slightly spicy charred grilled steak that'll make you forget about any other BBQ main.
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7Deviled Egg Pasta Salad
PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONThis pasta salad is the perfect fuss-free solution for deviled egg lovers, with tender macaroni noodles, bacon, and a mayo-Dijon dressing. Top the whole thing with expertly boiled and quartered eggs and a dusting of sweet paprika, and you’ll have your new favorite potluck contribution.
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8Grilled Stuffed Peppers
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNEWhy grill your stuffed peppers? Because it’s summer and we want to be outside! Don’t stay indoors and turn on the hot oven. Instead, step outside to the grill and take advantage of the great weather and the nice smoky charred flavor grilling brings to this classic comfort dish.
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9Spinach & Artichoke-Stuffed Burgers
PHOTO: MURRAY HALL; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER 10Campfire Hot Dog Skewers
PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON In this recipe, we layer cut up hot dogs, bell peppers, pineapple, and onions on skewers before basting with a homemade sweet-tangy BBQ sauce and grill until charred and caramelized. Skip the chicken skewers or basic hot dogs in a bun—and turn to these hot dog skewers.
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11Broccoli Caesar Pasta Salad
PHOTO: ANTONIS ACHILLEOS; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON 12Chicken Burgers
PHOTO: BRYAN GARDNER; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNEWe use ingredients like caramelized onions, mayonnaise, and the perfect combination of seasonings to create a chicken burger that definitely won’t disappoint. Topped with a tangy homemade burger sauce and sandwiched between two toasted buttery brioche buns, we’re thinking we might just convert you to team chicken when it comes to your burger preference.
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13Cowboy Beans
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: LIBERTY FENNELLHearty, creamy beans are cooked with bacon, ground beef, aromatics, and pickled jalapeños in a sweet, slightly spicy, and tangy sauce. Baked beans are usually thought of as a side dish, but the addition of meat and bacon makes this dish filling enough to eat as a main.
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14BBQ Pulled Mushrooms
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCERThe speedy nature of this recipe makes it THE perfect dish to whip up for a weeknight dinner. We've used king oyster mushrooms as their meaty texture and thick stem make perfect pork-like shreds. This recipe is so meaty we believe it could convince even the biggest of mushroom haters that these veggie heroes aren't so bad after all.
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15Grilled Potatoes
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREBurgers and fries might be a culinary power couple, but if you’re already using the grill for burgers, you can’t go wrong with these grilled potatoes. Cooked until lightly charred and drizzled with a bright green herb sauce, these simple spuds will make you wish every night was a cook-out.
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16Oklahoma Fried Onion Burgers
PHOTO: BRYAN GARDNER; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREIf you have never had a fried onion burger, welcome! We won’t exclaim that we can’t believe you’ve never had one; instead, we’ll take joy in getting to serve you your very first one.
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17Honey Lime Grilled Corn
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON 18Carrot Coin Salad
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19Korean BBQ Cheesy Corn
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONKorean BBQ cheesy corn is the gooey-est side dip to pair with all your grilled mains. It’s one of the quickest side dishes to make with easy-to-buy summer-y ingredients of corn, mayo, and mozzarella.
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20Panzanella Salad
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORESummer tastes like a huge bowl of panzanella in the center of the table: generous bronzed croutons tossed with chunks of juicy tomato, shallots, and torn basil in a bright vinaigrette. It might technically be called a salad, but you’ll probably find yourself snacking on it for breakfast, dinner… and dessert.
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