2,354 summer recipes

Skillet pork blade steaks simmered in peach nectar with basil and vinegar, then served over rice with a glossy fruit gravy. A sweet-savory one-pan dinner with Southern charm.

Green lentil soup with crushed tomatoes, garlic, bay leaves, and grated onion simmered for 2 1/2 hours. A splash of red vinegar at the end lifts the whole pot. Hearty, vegetarian, and deeply flavored.

Italian pasta and bean soup (pasta e fagioli) simmers Great Northern beans with onion, carrot, celery, zucchini, and tomato paste, then finishes with al dente pasta. A rustic, hearty peasant-style bowl.

Hearty red kidney beans and pintos slow-simmered with tomatoes, green chiles, and bell pepper in a thick, savory gravy. A budget-friendly Southern classic spooned over fluffy rice.

Cajun tofu simmered in a spicy roux-based tomato sauce with bell peppers, onion, celery, and bay leaves. Vegetarian, protein-packed, and served over steamed rice with fresh parsley.

Crushed hazelnuts simmer into rich, creamy broth in this traditional Algonquin soup that needs no dairy. Just nuts, stock, shallots, and time create velvety texture that coats your spoon.

Tender carrot slices sauté in butter then simmer in sweet Marsala wine until glazed and glossy, creating an elegant Italian-inspired side dish that's ready in under 25 minutes.

Vegetarian Cajun red beans and brown rice simmered low and slow with onions, bell pepper, tomato paste, Worcestershire, and hot sauce. Hearty, meat-free, and full of bayou flavor.

Classic German Birnensuppe: fresh pears simmered with cinnamon and aniseed, blended silky smooth, stirred with sherry-plumped raisins and lemon. Served ice cold as a light starter or dessert.

Eastern European cabbage rolls stuffed with rice and sausage, simmered in sauerkraut with a smoked pork hock. Topped with paprika and sour cream for a true Old World feast.

This hearty vegetarian three-bean chili is loaded with mushrooms, roma tomatoes, and earthy cumin. Chickpeas, kidney beans, and pinto beans simmer for hours in a rich, smoky broth.

A simple vegetarian buckwheat and rice bake with fresh tomatoes, onion, and basil. Simmered on the stove, then baked until firm. Budget-friendly whole grain comfort in 45 minutes.

Multigrain breakfast mush with brown rice, oats, cornmeal, buckwheat, and bran simmered with ginger, cinnamon, and honey, then topped with fresh blueberries. A fiber-rich, vegan hot cereal powerhouse.

Southern-style green beans simmered low and slow with a smoky ham bone until fork-tender. Just 5 ingredients and the kind of home cooking that feeds the soul.

Tender cactus shoots (nopales) simmered in a smoky homemade chili sauce with garlic and onion. A bold Mexican-inspired side dish that pairs beautifully with beef, chicken, or fish.

Toasted pearl barley pilaf simmered in chicken broth with fresh basil, green onions, and a pinch of nutmeg. A nutty, herbaceous whole grain side dish ready in one hour.