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The Secret to Crispy Onion Rings Without a Deep Fryer

These air fryer onion rings are made with tender sweet onion, a well-seasoned coating, and plenty of crisp panko crunch. They use less oil than traditional deep-fried onion rings and are easier to clean up after. Serve them with burgers, hot dogs, or a…

Tomato Tart with Puff Pastry

A Beautiful and Easy Tomato Tart Every summer, when tomatoes are at their absolute best, I start looking for as many ways as possible to use them. This tomato tart with puff pastry is one of my favorites because it is incredibly simple, but always look…

Restaurant-Style Crispy Potato Wedges at Home

These crispy potato wedges are an easy alternative to fries, with no deep frying or special equipment needed. Russet potatoes are tossed with Parmesan, olive oil, garlic, onion, and seasoned salt before baking until golden outside and fluffy in the cen…

Rice Side Dishes That Beat Plain White Rice

Say goodbye to boring rice! These flavorful rice side dishes are easy to make and pair perfectly with everything from chicken and beef to seafood and vegetables.
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Grilled Mini Sweet Peppers

Grilled Mini Sweet Peppers, a Simple Summer Side Dish If you need an easy side dish to add to your summer menu, these Grilled Mini Sweet Peppers are it! They are colorful, flavorful, and only take a few minutes to cook on the grill. The peppers become …

The Grilled Vegetable I Make All Summer

Grilled corn on the cob is one of the easiest summer sides to make, and it brings out so much natural sweetness in fresh corn. This version keeps it simple with butter, salt, and pepper, plus two easy grilling methods so you can choose juicy husk-on co…

The Best Hearty Salads for Lunch and Dinner

These main dish salads are packed with hearty ingredients that turn a simple bowl of greens into a meal you’ll actually look forward to. Fresh, flavorful, and satisfying, they’re perfect for easy lunches and no-fuss dinners.
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Summer Salami White Bean Salad.

This summer salami white bean salad is packed with so much flavor and texture! Arugula and white beans are topped with roasted peppers, pepperoncini, herbs, salami and feta cheese then drizzled in a zesty vinaigrette. Delicious and easy to make ahead of time! Here’s a new lunch idea for you that will become a regular […]

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Black Bean Salad

The hardest part about this Black Bean Salad is not eating it straight from the bowl. Sweet mango, creamy avocado, fresh corn, and a zesty lime dressing make every bite taste like summer. Ready in under 30 minutes, a healthy, protein-packed salad for …

Succotash

This succotash recipe is a celebration of late summer vegetables, filled with sweet corn, peppers, tomatoes, okra, and lima beans. I lean into the fresh flavors by adding herbs like basil and thyme and mix in a pinch of smoked paprika for smoky depth. …

Easy Bean Recipes for Every Kind of Meal

From hearty dinners and fresh salads to cookout sides and cozy soups, these easy bean recipes fit just about any meal. Grab a can from the pantry and turn it into something everyone will actually be excited to eat.
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This Bountiful Veggie Swaps Perfectly for Pasta

Zucchini noodles are fresh, tender, and ready in just 13 minutes. They are quickly sautéed with olive oil and Italian seasoning, then finished with optional butter for a little extra richness. Serve them as a simple vegetable side or use them as a base…

Zucchini Salad with Tomatoes and Chickpeas

When your garden is overflowing with zucchini, this bright, lemony zucchini salad is the perfect solution. Fresh herbs, juicy tomatoes, and chickpeas turn summer’s most abundant vegetable into a meal you’ll crave.

Crispy Rice Salad

This crispy rice salad recipe is quickly becoming my favorite summer lunch. It starts with a base of veggies—marinated cucumbers, edamame, scallions, avocado, and fresh mint—that I top with crunchy roasted peanuts, sheet pan crispy rice, and sesame gin…

Summer Couscous Salad

Fresh Summer Couscous Salad with Honey Lime Dressing Every summer I end up making this couscous salad on repeat. It has everything I love about summer produce in one bowl…sweet peaches, juicy corn, crunchy cucumbers, fresh herbs, and a bright hom…

Oven Roasted Tomatoes Ready in 15 Minutes

These roasted tomatoes are sweet, juicy, and full of garlic, basil, and balsamic flavor. They take just minutes to prep and can be served as a side dish, tossed with pasta, or spooned over toasted bread. Use ripe garden tomatoes, Roma tomatoes, or smal…

Crispy Rice

This crispy rice recipe is one of my favorite ways to add crunch to salads and bowls. Easy to make on a sheet pan with just 4 ingredients, it transforms dry, dull day-old rice into something completely delicious. It’s crackly, toasty, and infused…

The Best Cucumber Recipes

Fresh, crisp, and endlessly versatile, cucumbers are one of summer’s hardest-working ingredients. These easy cucumber recipes are packed with cool, refreshing flavors that are perfect for hot days, backyard dinners, and making the most of the season.
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Zucchini Pasta

A Fresh Way to Use Summer Zucchini Every summer I find myself with a counter full of zucchini, and while I love baking my famous chocolate zucchini bread with it, I’m always looking for new ways to turn it into dinner. This creamy zucchini pasta …

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