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Mussels steam in the same saucepan as chili-and-fennel-spiced tomato sauce in this effortless supper.

One in ten Padróns or shishitos is actually spicy. Pepper roulette!

Need cookies in a flash? These butterscotch "buttons" come together fast and don't require an oven, which means you can have a treat any time you want it.

Turn store-bought ice cream sandwiches and chocolate-peppermint whipped cream into a towering, show-stopping dessert for your Labor Day cookout.

Spiced with cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, this cozy drink is a festive jumpstart to the quickly-approaching holiday season.

You can swap the condensed milk for regular milk, but the simple syrup is essential for the finished texture.

Our homage to lahmacun, the Middle Eastern flatbread.

When shopping for this salad at the market, pick heavy, aromatic cantaloupes with stem ends that yield slightly when pressed.

Believe it or not, watermelon and feta make a great pairing. Toss in some hot chili peppers and cilantro and you have a salad to delight everyone who tries it. Buy seedless watermelon for this—you won’t be disappointed when you try it.

This smoothie transports you to the tropics with the mango and pineapple. I usually make it in my Chicago kitchen on a rainy day when I need some bright flavors.

Cognac, cream, curry powder, and clarified butter all combine to make an intoxicating sauce for this heritage recipe for pan-seared ham steaks.

I love crunchy fennel and peppery arugula dressed with a slightly sweet dressing made from Meyer lemons—a fresh-tasting pick-me-up. Meyer lemons are only available in the wintertime, so if you can’t find them, use regular lemon juice and replace a third of it with fresh orange juice.

Salty, smoky grilled halloumi is the star of this tasty, satisfying vegetarian option for the grill.

This simple pizza dough comes together quickly and is perfect for a thin crust pizza like "Trenton Tomato Pie" Pizza. The overnight rest is key for texture and flavor development.

After you finish pickling the strawberries, hang on to the brine, which can be used in place of mild vinegars.

Preserve those last summer berries with this quick and easy jam. Then slather it on toast, whisk it into a fruity salad dressing, or swirl into store-bought ice cream.

Don’t rush to shake the pan and toss the green beans before they blister; they need a little time to char.

Fresh cantaloupe + coconut make for the perfect summer cocktail.

You'll add the bok choy to the noodles during the last minute of cooking, and punch up a quick broth with ground pork, miso, and soaked dried mushrooms.