Some of the best recipes are the simplest — and this salad proves it every time.

I started making this years ago when our garden exploded with cherry tomatoes and cucumbers. I didn’t want to waste them, and honestly, I didn’t want to spend much time in the kitchen either. So I just sliced them up, ...

This salad is what I call “fridge magic” — the kind of recipe you can make once and enjoy all week.

It started as a way to use up leftover quinoa, but after one bite, I knew it had to be part of the regular rotation. The bright lemony dressing, crunchy veggies, and fresh herbs wake up your taste bu...

This is one of those recipes that came together by accident — and now I make it on purpose, all summer long.

I first whipped this up after grilling corn one weekend. I had a couple ears leftover, a ripe avocado on the counter, and some lime from taco night. Tossed it all together with fresh herbs a...

This salad is pure sunshine in a bowl. I first made it for a July picnic when I didn’t feel like cooking, but still wanted something beautiful and fresh to share.

It turned out so good, it’s now my favorite way to enjoy berries when they’re at their sweetest. The mix of crisp greens, juicy berries,...

Every summer, this is the salad that steals the show. I started making it after a farmer’s market haul when I had way too many peaches and no clue what to do with them all. I threw a few on the grill out of curiosity… and let’s just say, now I plan for extras.

Grilling peaches brings out their natu...

This is one of those recipes that looks fancy, but takes less than 10 minutes to throw together — and always disappears first at summer gatherings.

I remember making this on a hot afternoon when dinner felt too heavy and the fridge was full of leftover melon. I chopped it up, added some salty feta,...

Ever have one of those days when it’s so hot you don’t even want to look at the oven? That used to be me every summer in our tiny kitchen — sweaty, flustered, and reaching for whatever frozen treat I could find, even if it meant bright blue popsicles loaded with who-knows-what.

Then I discovered gr...

There was a time when I’d reach for sweet tea by default — but it always left me feeling more sluggish than refreshed. This homemade berry mint version is a total upgrade. It’s naturally sweet from the fruit, cooling thanks to the mint, and feels so good to sip. I usually brew a batch in the morning...

I used to think sangria was only for special occasions and always boozy. But after playing around with fresh fruit and sparkling water, I came up with this version that’s just as fun, totally clean, and kid-approved! It’s now our go-to pitcher drink for summer nights and backyard dinners.

Ingredien...

For years, I relied on sugary sodas or store-bought juices during summer get-togethers. But this homemade citrus punch? It’s a total game-changer. It’s light, gorgeous in a pitcher, and gives you that “ahhh” moment with every sip — no guilt, no crash

Ingredients:

• 1 orange, thinly sliced

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There’s something about this tea that just makes me breathe a little deeper. I first made it during a chaotic summer afternoon when I needed a break but didn’t want caffeine or another sugary drink.

Just a handful of dried lavender, a squeeze of lemon, and a drizzle of honey — and suddenly, I felt ...

I never thought watermelon belonged on the grill… until I actually tried it. One bite of this smoky-sweet combo with salty feta and cool mint, and I was hooked. It’s now one of my favorite things to serve when we have friends over. It looks gorgeous, feels a little gourmet, and comes together in min...