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25 Recipes Perfect for Welcoming Summer

Summer is here, so celebrate with some great food.

Cook smarter and succeed every time. Every recipe in this collection was developed and refined by our team of 50 test cooks until they arrived at the best version.

Refreshing & Beautiful

Hibiscus Iced Tea

Smoked Prime Rib Sandwiches with Green Chile Queso

Strawberry-Buttermilk No-Churn Ice Cream

Lemon Pepper Wings

Grilled Chicken Souvlaki

Really Good Key Lime Pie

Never Overcooked

Grilled Chipotle Shrimp

Strawberry Galette

Grilled Dijon Chicken Salad with Raspberries and Av...

Berbere-Spiced Micheladas

Kansas City–Style Barbecue Ribs

Mixed Berry Rosé Sangria

Perfect Summer Wings

Smoked Chicken Wings

Lemon Cookie Bars

Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad

Tacos al Pastor

Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Classic for a Reason

Hot Buttered Lobster Rolls

Turkey Picnic Sandwich with Sun-Dried Tomato Spread

Grilled Jerk Chicken

Grilled Zucchini with Red Pepper Sauce

Chicken Salad with Fresh Herbs

Grilled Steak Sandwiches

Showstopping Dessert

Strawberry Shortcake Trifle

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