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California Veggie Sandwich

Avocado, goat cheese, and a tangy buttermilk dressing add richness to a sandwich that’s packed with crunch.

Grilled Cheese With Peak Tomatoes

Progression of a tomato sandwich: On buttered bread with salt; on bread with mayo and cheddar; seasoned and grilled with cheddar and mayo. They’re all pretty perfect, but we’ll take the advanced version, thanks.

Watermelon With Yogurt, Poppy Seeds, and Fried Rosemary

There’s no law that says watermelon salads must incorporate feta. This renegade combination is at once sweet, tart, and savory—the kind of dish that’s as comfortable at the breakfast table as it is at a potluck.

Deluxe Wood-Fired Pizza

The secret to making perfect crisp-crusted pies at home is in your charcoal grill.

Trenton Tomato Pie Pizza

This simple, tomato-lovers' pizza is inspired by a classic pie served in Trenton, New Jersey.

How to Store Feta Cheese to Keep It Fresh

It's all about the brine, baby.

Why You Should Be Topping Your Salads With Whipped Cream

The creamiest, easiest salad dressing comes from the same carton you'd use for dessert.

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How to Make a Creamy Italian Ricotta

If you have milk and cream, you're halfway there.

Watermelon and Feta With Lime and Serrano Chili Peppers

Believe it or not, watermelon and feta make a great pairing. Toss in some hot chili peppers and cilantro and you have a salad to delight everyone who tries it. Buy seedless watermelon for this—you won’t be disappointed when you try it.

Mango, Mint, and Pineapple Smoothie

This smoothie transports you to the tropics with the mango and pineapple. I usually make it in my Chicago kitchen on a rainy day when I need some bright flavors.

Lemon Blossom Cupcakes

Zucchini "Noodles" With Eggplant and Tomatoes

Summer squash forms the base of this play on ratatouille, with pan-seared eggplant and cherry tomatoes rounding things out.

Yogurt Marinated Chicken Skewers With Toum Garlic Sauce

This is simply the most tender, succulent chicken you can eat—thanks to the yogurt marinade, which is a great tenderizer. These skewers are wonderful grilled, but broiling under high heat is delicious too. If you use wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 15 minutes before using them, so that they don’t burn before the chicken is cooked.

Ranch Dressing Is So Easy to Make at Home

Put down the bottled stuff and whip up your own creamy, garlicky, herb-packed salad dressing.

These Biscuits Have a Secret Ingredient That Makes Them Super Fluffy

Hint: It's usually topped with cheddar and chives.

Baked-Potato Buttermilk Biscuits

I have a love of potatoes that is unlike any other love. I grew up eating them often as a kid—almost every day—so now I’m always looking for new ways to incorporate this versatile vegetable into my everyday life. There’s just something so special about biscuits loaded with shredded potatoes, cheddar cheese, and chives. I can’t put it into words, but I feel like I don’t have to because you get it. It’s the baked potato you never knew you wanted . . . in biscuit form.