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Summer 2026

Sun‑ripened tomatoes,
grilled citrus chicken,
no‑bake berry desserts

Peak-season produce at its brightest — light dinners, cool snacks, and desserts that don’t turn on the oven. This is what summer tastes like.

Explore the season

Recipe of the Week

Classic Mac & Cheese (Stovetop + Baked)
Peak berry seasonClassic Mac & Cheese (Stovetop + Baked)

The best homemade mac and cheese recipe — ultra-creamy stovetop version with an optional golden-baked crust. Better than boxed, ready in 45 minutes.

Dinner · Comfort food, Vegetarian • 45 minGet the recipe →

The four recipes everyone’s making this week.

Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Sun‑dried tomatoes, spinach, and parmesan cream.
Dinner • 30 min
Pan‑Seared Salmon
Pan‑Seared Salmon
Perfect pan-seared salmon recipe with crispy golden skin and a tender, flaky center. The easiest way to cook salmon — restaurant quality in just 15 minutes.
Dinner · Gluten‑free • 15 min
Caprese Skewers
Caprese Skewers
Tomato, mozzarella, basil—bite-sized.
Snack · Vegetarian • 15 min
Lemon Butter Asparagus
Lemon Butter Asparagus
Bright, tender spears with lemony butter.
Side · Gluten‑free • 10 min

Seasonal favorites

Our editor picks for peak-summer cooking.

Light Summer Dinners

Shrimp Scampi Linguine
Shrimp Scampi Linguine
Quick shrimp scampi linguine recipe — plump garlic-butter shrimp with lemon and white wine over tender pasta. An elegant dinner in just 20 minutes.
Dinner • 20 min
Sheet‑Pan Chicken Fajitas
Sheet‑Pan Chicken Fajitas
Easy sheet-pan chicken fajitas recipe with juicy spiced chicken, charred peppers, and onions — all on one pan. Minimal cleanup, ready in 30 minutes.
Dinner • 30 min

Cool Treats

No‑Bake Cheesecake Cups
No‑Bake Cheesecake Cups
Creamy cups with graham crumble.
Dessert · No-bake • 20 min + chill
Lemon Bars
Lemon Bars
Bright lemon curd on a buttery shortbread.
Dessert • 55 min

Fresh & Easy

Tomato Bruschetta
Tomato Bruschetta
Juicy tomatoes on garlicky toast.
Snack · Vegetarian • 15 min
Classic Pico de Gallo
Classic Pico de Gallo
Fresh, zesty salsa for chips or tacos.
Snack · Vegan • 10 min