2,354 summer recipes

Thai-style bananas simmered in sweetened coconut milk with a pinch of salt. A 4-ingredient dessert that doubles as a hot or cold treat, ready in 25 minutes.

Punjabi dal palak with spinach, fenugreek leaves, and dill simmered in turmeric and cumin. Finished with a generous pour of ghee for authentic, earthy richness.

Cocktail wieners simmer in a sweet-tart orange sauce spiced with cloves and cinnamon. A retro party appetizer in 20 minutes flat.

Dried lentils simmer with chopped apricots, eggplant, tomatoes, and warm spices for hearty Armenian soup that balances sweet and savory.

Mexican ancho chile sauce with tomatoes, cumin and oregano. Smoky dried chile sauce simmered until thick, ready in 75 minutes.

Sweet and fruity sauce made from applesauce, apple butter, raisins, and maple syrup, simmered until thick and glossy for ham.

Hearty vegetarian stew with potatoes, carrots, parsnips, and turnips topped with homemade walnut dumplings. Slow-simmered for deep, rustic flavor.

Fettuccine with red lentil sauce simmered with canned tomatoes, garlic, and a surprising pinch of cinnamon. A high-protein, plant-based pasta dinner ready in under an hour.

Classic split pea soup with smoked ham, carrots, celery, and onion. Dried peas simmer until they break down into a thick, hearty soup with chunks of smoky ham.

Maharagwe is a Swahili spiced red bean stew simmered in coconut milk with turmeric, hot chili peppers, and tomatoes. A vegan East African comfort dish served over rice or ugali.

Old-fashioned crab-apple butter made with just two ingredients: fresh crabapples and sugar, simmered down into a thick, rosy spread. A Fall preserving classic ready in 30 minutes.

Hearty Mexican charro beans simmered from dried pintos with crispy bacon, fresh tomatoes, garlic, and cilantro. Soupy, smoky, and loaded with Tex-Mex flavor. Splash in a cold Tecate for extra kick.

Greek onion soup with yogurt, potato, garlic, marjoram, and bay leaves simmered in stock. A creamy, tangy vegetarian soup ready in 30 minutes that's lighter than classic French onion.

Tex-Mex chicken salad with picante-simmered chicken breast, creamy avocado, smoky bacon, and a cumin-spiked sour cream dressing. Bold Southwest flavor served cold on crisp lettuce.

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

Vegan seitan roast simmered with sliced mushrooms and onions in a savory basil and sage gravy. A hearty plant-based main course that's ready in under an hour.