Aug 27 2026
Cool, creamy, garlicky, and bright with fresh cucumber, homemade tzatziki is one of those wonderfully simple recipes that proves you do not need a long ingredient list to create something memorable. Inspired by the thick, rustic tzatziki pictured in the original post, this version keeps the texture substantial rather than blending everything into a perfectly …
Jun 30 2026
Few side dishes capture summer quite like a bowl filled with juicy watermelon, plump blueberries, creamy feta, and fresh mint. This Watermelon Blueberry Feta Salad with Mint is colorful, refreshing, and incredibly easy to put together, making it perfect for Fourth of July celebrations, backyard barbecues, picnics, potlucks, or any warm-weather meal. The combination might …
Jun 28 2026
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this fun no-bake “cake” the whole family will enjoy. Fresh summer watermelon makes for a sturdy base and is rich in vitamins C and A, and boasts plenty of cancer-fighting phytochemicals. Protein-packed Greek yogurt, with cream cheese and a little whipped cream, creates a sweet and tangy frosting. Makes 10 …
Dec 04 2025
Golden around the edges, tender in the middle, and finished with garlic, fresh parsley, and a touch of lemon, roasted butternut squash is one of the easiest ways to turn a simple fall vegetable into a side dish worth looking forward to. The key is heat. Instead of slowly baking the squash at a low …
Oct 04 2025
Sweet roasted pumpkin, salty feta, fragrant rosemary and thyme, crunchy pumpkin seeds, and a tangy drizzle of balsamic glaze come together in this simple autumn side dish. The pumpkin caramelizes around the edges in a hot oven while remaining soft and creamy inside, and the feta adds just enough richness to balance its natural sweetness. …
Sep 17 2025
Swiss chard deserves more attention than it usually gets. Its broad green leaves cook down much like spinach, while the crisp stems bring their own texture and can range from white and pale green to vivid red, yellow, and orange. Best of all, the entire vegetable is edible. The trick is remembering that the stems …
Aug 10 2025
Few ingredients feel as naturally suited to hot weather as crisp cucumber and bright fresh lemon. Cucumbers bring cool crunch and plenty of moisture, while lemon adds acidity and fragrance that make simple summer dishes taste especially lively. This collection uses that pairing in five different ways. There is a sparkling cucumber-mint drink, a juicy …
Aug 07 2025
Juicy ripe peaches, crisp bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, fresh cilantro, and lime come together in this colorful summer salsa. It is sweet, tangy, a little spicy, and especially good when peaches are at their seasonal peak. Serve peach salsa with tortilla chips, spoon it over grilled chicken or fish, add it to tacos, or …
Aug 03 2025
Juicy watermelon is hard to beat on a hot summer afternoon, but slicing it into wedges is only the beginning. Its mild sweetness and crisp texture make it surprisingly versatile in drinks, salads, chilled soups, frozen desserts, and even savory appetizers. National Watermelon Day is a perfect excuse to try something different with a favorite …
Aug 01 2025
Summer vegetables make it easy to build colorful meals without spending hours in the kitchen. Tomatoes, zucchini, cucumbers, peppers, corn, eggplant, spinach, and fresh herbs can move from breakfast to lunch to dinner with only a few additional ingredients. These nine recipes make the most of that flexibility. Start the morning with a vegetable omelet, …
