Bring this to any backyard cookout and it’ll outshine any fare from the grill. Even then, the very thought of it gave me pause. Watermelon, with salty cheese? Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer I couldn’t wait to recreate it! It’s wonderfully refreshing and light, and perfect for heat-wave days like we are having now in California. Feel free to stretch or diminish depending on your taste and the ingredients you are working with....

A cold, refreshing savory, sweet soup served cold. Have you ever tried watermelon gazpacho? Watermelon is light, juicy, and a little sweet, which is what it brings to this gazpacho. Elise Bauer It’s perfect for a light meal on a hot day. it’s possible for you to easily make a large batch and enjoy it for days! Theroughly choppedonion, pepper, cucumber and jalapeno will go into the blender or food processor to be pureed....

Whole lemons and watermelon are blended together to make the most refreshing summer sipper EVER! Watermelon Lemonade is just the right amount of sweet and tart! The dog days dont stand a chance against this summer sipper. Alison Bickel It pairs the hydrating power of watermelon with the perfect pucker of lemon for the ideal refresher. Its sophisticated enough for brunch but hits the spot after mowing the lawn. The only other ingredients you need are water and sugar because the melon is doing the heavy lifting here....

Fruity Watermelon pitcher margaritas will like a crowd. When it comes to cocktails, the situation dictates the drink. If youre having a swanky steak dinner, then thats a martini sort of meal. Leela Cyd Ross Headed to a picnic and Shakespeare in the Park? That begs for the boozyPomegranate Paloma, swigged from a flask. (Assuming youre seeing a comedy. Leela Cyd Ross If its a tragedy, go with something bitter, such as aDark and Stormy....

Liven up summery wax beans with a touch of fresh mint. Here is a simple way to prepare them, with the subtle flavor of a mint infusion. What are Yellow Wax Beans? Elise Bauer Wax beans also can have a purple hue, known as purple beans. Try These Green Bean Recipes! Let sit for at least an hour if you’ve got the option to. Cambrea Bakes The longer the mint is in the olive oil, the better the infusion....

From butter to flour, these are the brands the pros recommend. Kerrygold Pure Irish Butter Which butter is best for baking? The six pros recommended this brand due to its high quality, consistency, and deeply condensed flavor. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock The experts also praised the brands production practices. I love how sustainable the company is becoming. Our experts also championed Guittard chips for the professional look they lend to baked goods....

Even the kids came back for more scoops of the winning vegan vanilla ice cream! Thats why I picked it as the flavor to test. We included non-dairy ice creams made with cashew milk, coconut milk, and oatmilk bases. Simply Recipes / Wanda Abraham There’s one brand that uses a blend called Wondermilk and another made creamy with avocado oil. Some brands also rely on starches to mimic the rich texture of traditional ice cream....

This stovetop version of the well-known Indian rice dish is ready for the table in under an hour. Biryani is a beautiful South Asian rice pilaf often served at celebrations in India. My Indian friends here in the United States talk about this dish with much nostalgia. Sheryl Julian Biryani can also be a fantastic one-pot meal to make on busy weeknights. With a few shortcuts, you’re free to have it ready in under an hour....

Pasta primavera with sauteed fresh seasonal vegetables in a quick marinara sauce. Pasta primavera is almost always a simple-to-prepare dish using the fresh vegetables of the season. In spring you might make it with asparagus and peas, later in the summer with tomatoes and zucchini. Elise Bauer It takes only 30 minutes to prepare, start to finish. Updated from the recipe archive. While the water is heating, prep the vegetables....

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Comforting, cheesy, and quickthe perfect meal to make in a pinch. Neighborly squabbling at its best! Bonus points if you toss it with amustardy vinaigretteto compliment the mustard powder in the cheese mixture. Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe Classic British Recipes Welsh Rarebit Avoiding beer? Add the butter, and once it melts, add the flour and whisk well. This will allow the raw flour taste to cook out. Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe...

I’m a Wendy’s chili super fan. I grew up eating it with my Dad after schoolwe’ve probably had hundreds of bowls. Bright and just spicy enough, it’s delicious and comforting. Simply Recipes / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Ruth Blackburn / Prop Styling by Hannah Greenwood It was a powerful trip down memory lane and I loved every moment. This recipe tastes and looks like how Wendys chili should: a three-bean soup meets a hamburger tortilla soup....

Each involves flavoring the bird, but only one works by osmosis. And if youre anything like me, youre already training to see to it you get that gold medal. You want a perfectly seasoned bird with juicy, tender meat and crispy, golden skin. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock Brining the turkey is an excellent way to bring lots of flavor while improving the texture of the bird. But whats the difference between a wet and dry brine, and which one yields the tastiest bird?...