Elote pasta salad turns Mexican street corn into a creamy, tangy cookout side. Grilled corn, cotija, lime, and chili powder tossed with pasta in 30 minutes.
12 Best Summer Side Dishes for Any Cookout
The 12 best summer side dishes for any cookout, from creamy coleslaw to grilled corn. Make-ahead tips, food-safety rules, and easy crowd-pleasing recipes.
Grilled Harissa Shrimp
Grilled harissa shrimp go from marinade to plate in under 20 minutes. This smoky North African chili paste turns shrimp, the top US seafood, fiery and bright.
Korean BBQ Beef Bulgogi Bowls
Korean BBQ bulgogi bowls layer sweet-savory marinated beef over rice in 40 minutes. An Asian pear tenderizes the meat while the marinade builds deep umami.
8 Global Marinades to Transform Grilled Chicken
Eight global chicken marinades from tandoori to jerk to chimichurri that transform grilled chicken, plus how marinating cuts grilling carcinogens up to 87%.
Grilled Caprese Chicken
Grilled caprese chicken tops juicy grilled breasts with fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, and balsamic. Cook chicken to 165°F for safe, tender results.
Fresh Tomato Basil Pasta (No-Cook Sauce)
Fresh tomato basil pasta with a no-cook sauce lets ripe summer tomatoes shine. Toss raw tomatoes, garlic, basil, and olive oil with hot pasta in 20 minutes.
How to Make the Best BLT of Summer
The best BLT sandwich comes down to ripe tomatoes, crisp bacon, and toasted bread. Learn why chilling tomatoes below 55°F ruins their flavor, per PNAS.
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Bowls
These Mediterranean chickpea salad bowls come together in 15 minutes with no cooking. High in fiber and protein, they are a fresh, filling summer dinner.
Chilled Cucumber Avocado Soup
This chilled cucumber avocado soup blends in 10 minutes, no cooking needed. Creamy, hydrating, and cool, it is the easiest fresh dinner for hot summer nights.
15 No-Cook Dinners for Hot Summer Nights
Beat the heat with 15 no-cook dinners for hot summer nights, from mezze boards to chickpea salads. No oven, no stove, just fast, fresh meals ready in minutes.
Grilled Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki
Juicy grilled chicken souvlaki with creamy homemade tzatziki. This easy Greek recipe uses a simple lemon-garlic marinade and cooks in under 15 minutes.