1,170 summer recipes

Master flank steak marinates two trimmed flank steaks in barbecue sauce for 4 to 6 hours, then grills to your preferred doneness. A two-ingredient summer cookout staple.

Harvest-time meatballs simmered with zucchini, mushrooms, and tomato wedges under a blanket of Parmesan. A one-skillet take on end-of-summer garden produce and pantry meatballs.

Fresh strawberries and blueberries macerated in Amaretto and topped with toasted slivered almonds. A four-ingredient summer dessert that needs only chilling time before serving in dessert cups.

Classic Turkish çoban salatası, the chopped 'shepherd's salad' of tomatoes, cucumber, onion, green pepper, and parsley dressed with lemon and olive oil. Bright, fresh, and built for summer.

Tomato vinaigrette salad with fresh tomato wedges tossed in a white wine and balsamic dressing with garlic, parsley, and a pinch of chili heat. Five-minute summer side.

Seafood cocktail salad with shrimp, avocado, honeydew, cantaloupe, orange, and strawberries on lettuce, dressed with a tangy cocktail-sauce-and-salad-dressing mix. A light summer main course.

Pasta salad with fresh basil, ripe Roma tomatoes, parmesan, and a lemon-olive oil toss. A summer-ready cold pasta that lets a handful of garden ingredients shine.

Melon fresco, a Latin American blender drink made from fresh cantaloupe, lime juice, and a whisper of sugar. Four-ingredient summer refresher that's halfway between juice and smoothie.

Grilled eggplant salad layered with yellow tomatoes, fresh mint, and a shallot-lemon vinaigrette. A stunning Mediterranean summer platter that pairs smoky grilled eggplant with cool raw tomato.

Raspberry-lemon pie with a tangy condensed-milk lemon filling layered under a glossy raspberry topping in a graham crust. The summer berry-and-citrus combination served chilled.

Sliced beefsteak tomatoes topped with a creamy herb dressing made from yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, and fresh garden herbs. A no-cook summer side that chills before serving.

How to grill eggplant: slice lengthwise, marinate in olive oil, balsamic, garlic, and herbs, then grill until soft and charred. Easy summer side that pairs with zucchini and yellow squash.

Refreshing low-calorie watermelon ice made with fresh melon, honey, lime juice, and a touch of gelatin. A frozen summer treat that's naturally light and bursting with fruit flavor.

Wine-poached chicken tossed with rigatoni, fresh basil, sweet red peppers, and olives in a bright garlic-lemon dressing. A chilled Italian pasta salad built for hot summer nights.

Cold chewy noodles with shredded chicken and silky egg strips in spicy Sichuan dressing. This make-ahead Chinese salad is perfect for hot summer nights, ready in an hour.

Soy-sherry marinated broiled chicken served cold, perfect for picnics and summer gatherings. Feeds a crowd of 12 with crispy, savory skin and tender meat you can make ahead.