July 4th recipes 2026: 9 make-ahead patriotic dishes plus a smart prep timeline so you spend the holiday with guests, not stuck at the stove.
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Grilled Peach Salad with Burrata and Honey Drizzle
Grilled peach burrata salad pairs charred summer peaches with creamy burrata and a honey drizzle. Ready in 20 minutes, this 6-ingredient salad shines all season.
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June Recap: Our 10 Most Popular Recipes This Month
Our June 2026 recap rounds up the 10 best recipes of the month: easy grilling, no-bake desserts, fresh summer salads, and seafood readers cooked most.
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Korean BBQ Short Ribs (Galbi) at Home
Korean BBQ short ribs (galbi) at home: a sweet-savory soy marinade, the right cut, and a 3-minute sear for restaurant flavor in under 30 minutes of cook time.
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Chilled Cucumber Mint Soup with Greek Yogurt
Chilled cucumber mint soup with Greek yogurt comes together in 15 minutes, no cooking required, for a cool 90-calorie summer starter packed with protein.
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7 Summer Food Trends You Need to Try Before July
The 7 summer food trends 2026 worth trying before July: swicy heat, protein everything, mocktails, tinned fish, Korean flavors, fermentation, and pickles.
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Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki and Warm Pita
This chicken souvlaki recipe delivers juicy grilled skewers, creamy tzatziki, and warm pita in 45 minutes. A 2-hour yogurt marinade is the secret.
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Fresh Corn and Tomato Succotash (Summer Side Dish)
Fresh corn and tomato succotash is a 25-minute summer side dish with sweet corn, ripe tomatoes, lima beans, and basil. Easy, bright, and crowd-pleasing.
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Preserving Summer: How to Make Strawberry Jam from Scratch
Make homemade strawberry jam from scratch with this step-by-step guide, including safe water-bath canning notes from the USDA’s NCHFP for shelf-stable jars.
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Backyard Paella: An Impressive One-Pan Summer Feast
Make backyard paella for a crowd with this one-pan recipe: saffron rice, chorizo, chicken, and shrimp cooked over fire for that prized crispy socarrat.
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Mango Jalapeño Guacamole for Summer Parties
This mango guacamole recipe blends sweet mango, smoky jalapeño, and creamy avocado into a 15-minute summer party dip that serves 8 and stays bright.
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Perfect Homemade Lemonade: Classic + 5 Creative Twists
A homemade lemonade recipe with the perfect 1:1:1 ratio, plus 5 creative twists. Learn the classic master formula and how to balance sweet and tart.
