Eight varieties of summer vegetables are grilled until smoky and tender and served alongside a creamy dip made from grilled avocado, yogurt, and roasted garlic with za'atar-seasoned grilled pita on the side. This colorful, shareable platter celebrates the peak of summer produce and gives guests a healthy, satisfying option at the center of any patio party spread.

Dried chiles are toasted, rehydrated, and pureed with garlic, onion, oregano, and cumin to make a rich red sauce for simmered and shredded chicken, which is wrapped in fluffy lard-beaten masa dough, folded into corn husks, and steamed until tender. These authentic homemade tamales are a labor of love that brings family and friends together around a deeply flavorful Mexican tradition.

A nutrient-packed smoothie blending blueberries, avocado, banana, collard greens, and pineapple with coconut water. A thick, creamy breakfast drink with a hint of lime and ginger.

Mixed-color new potatoes are grilled until charred and tender, then tossed with a fragrant tarragon-lemon compound butter that melts into every crevice. This vibrant, springtime side dish pairs the smoky char of the grill with the bright, anise-like freshness of tarragon.

A festive holiday salad of mixed greens and romaine tossed in a creamy Champagne vinaigrette. Topped with cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella balls, pine nuts, and sliced basil.

Vanilla ice cream is blended with milk, dark rum, and bourbon until thick and creamy, then poured into glasses and topped with freshly grated nutmeg. This shortcut eggnog skips the egg-tempering fuss entirely, delivering a rich, boozy, holiday-ready drink in under five minutes.

A smoky grilled corn and bean salad packed with black beans, chickpeas, bell peppers, and cilantro. Tossed in a zesty lime-cumin dressing with a splash of hot sauce.

Broccoli rabe roasted with cherry tomatoes and sliced shallots until crisp-tender. A quick, nutritious Italian side dish with bold, slightly bitter flavor.

A vibrant Italian green sauce made from parsley, capers, anchovies, garlic, and lemon zest pulsed together with olive oil. A bright, herbaceous condiment that pairs beautifully with roasted chicken.

Bright, lemony baby kale tossed with crispy golden garlic—simple, fast, and full of flavor. A perfect one-pan dish that feels a little fancy without the fuss.