1,170 summer recipes

Fraykee (freekeh) with toasted pine nuts, dry-roasted bulgur simmered with cinnamon and butter. A nutty, fragrant Middle Eastern grain side dish ready in 40 minutes.

Texas-style red chili made from dried chile pods pureed into a fiery sauce with browned meat, cumin, and oregano. No beans, slow-simmered for hours.

French onion soup Burgundy-style with 3 pounds of onions caramelized, simmered with white wine, and topped with Gruyere-crusted toast baked until bubbly and golden.

Ful medames is a traditional Egyptian stewed fava bean dish simmered with red lentils, cumin, lemon juice, and olive oil. Hearty, vegan, and high in protein.

Pureed fresh vegetable soup simmers any chopped vegetables with thyme, then blends smooth with Parmesan and butter. A versatile template for cleaning out the crisper drawer.

Vegetarian eggplant tomato pasta sauce with dry sherry, red bell pepper, nutmeg, and fresh basil. A chunky, low-calorie sauce that simmers in under 30 minutes.

Hominy stew with meaty pork bones, roasted bell peppers, hot Italian sausage, and salsa simmered in chicken broth. A hearty, pozole-style bowl with Southwestern heat.

Chinese-style basic stock made from chicken pieces and pork spareribs simmered with ginger, scallion knots, and rice wine. A clean, versatile broth for Asian cooking.

Harvest broth with lamb neck simmered for three hours with fresh peas, broad beans, turnip, carrot, and cauliflower. A traditional British-style lamb and vegetable soup.

Homemade chicken broth simmered low and slow with aromatic vegetables, bay leaf, and fresh parsley for a rich, golden stock that beats anything from a can.

Baingan bharta-style smoked eggplant: fire-charred eggplant simmered with onion, tomato, garam masala, and green chiles. A smoky, spicy Indian classic to scoop with naan.

Poached salmon steaks for two, simmered in an aromatic bay-dill-peppercorn broth and served with a cool yogurt-cucumber sauce. Light, elegant date-night dinner.

Homemade picante sauce simmered with canned whole tomatoes, fresh jalapenos, onion, and apple cider vinegar. Adjust the heat by adding more peppers. Serve chilled with chips.

Mole poblano with turkey and pork simmered in a two-chile sauce of mulato and pasilla peppers, almonds, peanuts, chocolate, and warm spices. Authentic Mexican flavor.

Savory beef stew with parsnips, turnips, succotash, and red wine in a crushed tomato base. A hearty root vegetable stew with chuck beef simmered until tender.

Spicy green beans glazed with orange juice, brown sugar, and butter with serrano chiles. Marinated for an hour, then simmered into a sweet-heat side dish.