1,182 summer recipes

A Sicilian classic: tender cauliflower simmered with anchovies, pine nuts, currants, and tomatoes over spaghetti. Sweet, savory, and unmistakably Palermo on your plate.

Just 3 ingredients: dried California figs simmered in pure Vermont maple syrup until thick and luscious. Spoon it over ice cream, pancakes, waffles, or warm biscuits.

Big-batch barley vegetable soup simmered in chicken broth with thyme, bay leaf, and your choice of seasonal vegetables. Customize with broccoli, zucchini, green beans, or mushrooms.

Traditional green tomato mincemeat with suet, raisins, apples, oranges, and warming spices simmered low for hours. A homestead recipe for filling pies, tarts, and turnovers from the late-season garden haul.

Braised pork chops with a brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and dill glaze, topped with lemon slices and simmered in white wine. A one-skillet dinner with bold flavor.

Vegan barley mushroom casserole simmered low and slow with onions, sliced mushrooms, and vegetable broth. Naturally low-fat, high-fiber, and packed with savory umami depth.

Hoosier chili is Indiana-style chili with ground beef, kidney beans, stewed tomatoes, and elbow macaroni simmered in a tomato juice and beef stock base. Thick, hearty, and feeds a crowd.

Fog City Diner's homemade tomato ketchup: fresh roma tomatoes simmered with cider vinegar, sugar, pickling spice, and cinnamon for a restaurant-style condiment. Makes 5 cups, lasts a month.

Chicken Yassa from Senegal: lemon-marinated chicken broiled and simmered with caramelized onions, olives, habanero, and carrots. A tangy, savory West African classic served over rice.

Whole sea bass baked in a slow-simmered Creole tomato sauce with bell pepper, onions, wine, and a kick of Tabasco. Southern comfort from the sea, y'all.

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.

Lima bean soup simmered low and slow with smoky ham hocks, ham bone, celery, and green onions. Classic Southern bean soup served with Mexican cornbread.

Spiced TVP taco filling simmered with tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, and herbs. A high-protein, plant-based meat substitute for tacos, wraps, and burritos in under 45 minutes.

Hearty vegetarian hot pot with pearl barley, root vegetables, mushrooms, and fresh herbs simmered in a savory yeast extract broth. Warming autumn comfort food.

Polish hunters stew (bigos) with sauerkraut, kielbasa, bacon, dried mushrooms, apples, and tomatoes. Simmered low and slow, best reheated the next day.

Quick 20-minute red beans and rice with canned kidney beans, crushed tomatoes, and Cajun seasoning. Sauté onions, celery, and red peppers, simmer with spices, and spoon over brown rice for easy weeknight comfort.