Recipes

Butterflied hot dogs topped with quick-pickled iceberg lettuce and crumbled potato chips. A simple, opinionated upgrade to a summer classic.

A real Walmart run, a strict $40 budget, and a menu that fed eight people without skipping the watermelon.

Crispy Chinese-American orange chicken made without deep frying. Bold citrus sauce with ginger, ready in minutes.

Crispy smash tacos filled with seasoned ground chicken and shredded Caesar salad, dunked in a creamy homemade Caesar sauce. Quick, easy, and delicious.

A crunchy ramen noodle salad with toasted nuts, cabbage, carrots, and mandarin oranges. Perfect for cookouts and easy to make ahead.

A lightened-up chiffon shortcake layered with whipped cream and fresh strawberries. The cake keeps well for days and disappears fast at any gathering.

A one-pan pesto chicken tortellini with creamy basil sauce and melted mozzarella. Ready in about 25 minutes using rotisserie chicken and refrigerated tortellini

Oven-baked eggs, savory sausage, and melty cheddar on toasted English muffins. Perfect for feeding a crowd or meal-prepping for the week.

A collection of easy, crowd-friendly summer desserts. From peach cobbler to s'mores bars, these are the sweet treats worth making all season long.

A creamy spinach soup made with cream cheese, russet potato, and half and half. Topped with homemade croutons and parmesan for a hearty meal.

Fresh strawberry filling layered between a buttery oat crumble. A wholesome, crowd-pleasing bar perfect for summer breakfasts or brunch.

35 tried-and-true summer dinner recipes built around tomatoes, corn, and fresh herbs. Quick, flavorful meals ready in about 30 minutes.