Summer Recipes

9 articles

A beautifully styled kitchen counter with an open cookbook showcasing a unique 'Chicken Pot Pie Pop-Tart' recipe, bathed in warm summer sunlight.
The Kitchen

Best New Summer 2026 Cookbooks

This summer, home cooks can whip up a Chicken Pot Pie Pop-Tart from Carla Hall's new cookbook, launching a season of surprisingly inventive and niche culinary releases.

Mina Park·June 10, 2026
A diverse array of delicious summer potluck dishes and cookbooks displayed on a rustic table, bathed in warm sunlight.
The Garden Patch

BA Editors Share Summer Cookbook Potluck Recipes

At a recent Bon Appétit summer potluck, editors showcased dishes like Parmesan Shortbread Sandwich Cookies with Tomato Basil Cream Cheese and Triple-Pomegranate Cake.

David Begay·June 10, 2026
A bowl of vibrant, fresh gazpacho with a bottle of extra virgin olive oil, surrounded by ripe tomatoes and herbs on a rustic table.
The Toolkit

Olive Oil's Consistent Role in Refreshing Gazpacho

One popular gazpacho recipe from Loveandlemons calls for 2 1/2 pounds of ripe tomatoes.

Mina Park·June 7, 2026
Perfectly grilled zucchini slices with char marks, glistening with olive oil and herbs, ready to serve as a quick side dish.
Sips & Spirits

Quick Zucchini Recipes: Grill This Side Dish in 10 Minutes

In just 10 minutes, a grilled zucchini side dish can be ready, according to Loveandlemons .

Julian Dubois·June 5, 2026
Artfully arranged watermelon and feta skewers with fresh mint, perfect for a refreshing summer appetizer.
The Kitchen

Beat the Heat with Easy Watermelon & Feta Recipes

In just 15 minutes, you can assemble Melon Feta Skewers, a dish that epitomizes the new era of effortless, refreshing summer cuisine.

Mina Park·June 4, 2026
Assortment of ripe summer melons including cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon, displayed invitingly on a wooden table.
The Garden Patch

Choose Melons for Summer Treats & Storage Tips

Fruit sandos, with their vibrant fruit cross-sections, are gaining traction as a preferred summer dessert.

David Begay·May 28, 2026
A bright and colorful bowl of fresh macaroni salad, garnished with herbs and vegetables, set against a blurred garden backdrop.
The Garden Patch

Make Fresh Macaroni Salad Bright With These Quick Tips

Forget the bland, mushy versions you've endured: a truly fresh macaroni salad delivers a complex mix of creamy, tangy, crunchy, and savory in every single bite.

David Begay·May 23, 2026
A close-up of a creamy, tangy potato salad made with waxy potatoes, garnished with fresh herbs, perfect for a summer cookout.
The Kitchen

Waxy Potatoes Make Best Potato Salad for Cookouts and Weeknights

After testing recipes from five famous chefs, Food & Wine declared a creamy, tangy potato salad the definitive winner.

Mina Park·May 22, 2026
Juicy grilled shrimp skewers generously topped with fresh chimichurri sauce, served outdoors on a rustic wooden table.
On the Table

Easy Grilled Shrimp With Chimichurri for Weeknights

Forget complicated summer dinners: grilled shrimp with chimichurri offers a low-effort, high-reward dinner experience, tasting best when enjoyed outdoors, according to Bon Appetit .

Julian Dubois·May 21, 2026