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Applejack Fix
This is a perfect sipper for a warm day. The boozy sour is tempered by lots of ice and brightened by tart and tender raspberry.
By Al Sotack
Raspberry Lemonade
The most refreshing pitcher of raspberry lemonade starts with homemade fresh raspberry syrup.
By Al Sotack
Salsa Roja
The scent of homemade salsa roja always takes me back to my childhood. The aroma of rehydrating dried chiles mingling with fresh serrano chiles or jalapeños, tomatoes, onion, and garlic was a weekly occurrence in our household. It was always too spicy for my young palate, but I never got sick of the smell wafting through the house. Though I’ve grown into a heat-seeker as my palate has evolved, this version doesn’t have to be spicy at all. Adding a single serrano chile to the mix gives this mild .…
By Jarrett Melendez
Summer Corn, Tomato, and Salmon Salad
Poach salmon in the same thyme-and-garlic-infused water that the corn is boiled in for this refreshing, time-saving salad dinner.
By Anna Stockwell
Grilled Swordfish Steaks With Whole-Lemon Dressing
Tender grilled swordfish steaks are topped with a bright, garlicky Mediterranean-inspired dressing of chopped whole lemon and oregano.
By Rebecca Firkser
Ton Negima (Grilled Pork Belly and Scallion Skewers)
In some parts of Japan, yakiton (skewered, grilled pork) is even more popular than grilled chicken.
By Harris Salat and Tadashi Ono
Negima (Grilled Chicken Skewers With Green Onion)
Negima—chicken placed alternately on a skewer with green onion or scallion—is one of the most popular yakitori dishes.
By Hiroko Shimbo
Grilled Sweet Sticky Rice With Banana Filling
These delicious banana leaf packets conceal warm, slightly sweet sticky rice perfumed with the smokiness of the charred wrapper and with a piece of banana at the center.
By Leela Punyaratabandhu
Creamy Hummus
Starting with dried chickpeas elevates Yotam Ottolenghi’s homemade hummus recipe, which is rich in tahini, punchy with garlic, and brightened by lemon juice.
By Yotam Ottolenghi
Yardbird’s Yuzu-and-Miso-Marinated Chicken Tender Yakitori
Tender pieces of chicken fillet (a.k.a. chicken tenders) are marinated in miso, yuzu zest, mirin, and sake for a delicate sweet-salty flavor.
By Matt Abergel
Yardbird’s Green Miso Chicken Breast Skewers
A play on pesto grilled chicken, this recipe uses miso paste in place of Parmesan to create a savory, flavor-packed marinade.
By Matt Abergel
Yardbird’s Chicken Breast Yakitori
Skewered chunks of juicy grilled chicken breast, finished with sake and served with soy sauce and wasabi.
By Matt Abergel
Ginger-Garlic Half Chicken
Combine ginger, garlic, fermented chili-bean paste, and soy sauce to make a flavorful marinade for grilled half chickens.
By Tadashi Ono and Harris Salat
Cucumber Salad With Dill
You can think of this cucumber salad as a spin on homemade dill pickles. It gives you a bit of that flavor without much time or effort.
By Alison Attenborough
Grilled Chicken Breast Skewers With Wasabi
Wasabi’s subtle heat pairs wonderfully with juicy chicken breast in these grilled skewers.
By Harris Salat and Tadashi Ono
Mitarashi Dango (Rice Balls in Syrup)
A springtime favorite in Japan, these tender rice dumplings are grilled and coated in a sweet soy glaze.
By Maori Murota
Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus Skewers
Every izakaya in Japan offers this iconic yakitori on its menu: simply skewered asparagus wrapped in bacon and grilled.
By Harris Salat and Tadashi Ono
Sakana No Shioyaki (Classic Salt-Grilled Fish)
Salting fish removes the fishy-tasting juice from the flesh.
By Hiroko Shimbo
Grilled Shiitake With Ponzu
This simple grilled or broiled preparation helps fresh shiitake mushrooms shine. Serve the grilled mushrooms garnished with grated daikon and yuzu.
By Hiroko Shimbo
The Classic Margarita
Our best margarita recipe is refreshing, strong, and tart. The secret? Good tequila, the right orange liqueur, fresh lime juice, and finding the ideal balance.
By The Epicurious Test Kitchen