Marinated Grilled Grape Tomatoes

Charred over hot coals then marinated with crushed garlic and basil, these grape tomatoes are truly the taste of summer!

Grilled Artichokes

Grill artichokes as a tender appetizer or side this summer.

Pasta with Zucchini Sauce and Watercress Pesto

Green-on-Green! If you are unable to locate watercress, arugula makes an excellent peppery substitute for the garnishing pesto.

Bok Choy Peanut Pineapple Salad

Sweet-sour-savory-spicy: this refreshing salad hits all those flavor notes. This dressing takes its inspiration from a dipping sauce for Vietnamese summer rolls.

The Peach State Grilled Salad

Combine oil, vinegar, preserves, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk well to combine. Heat grill. Brush onion slices with olive…

Peach Crostata

A crostata is an Italian free-form dessert tart—shape it any way you want. This would be fabulous with ground pecans in the crust.

Blackberry and Peach Magic Cobbler

Two summertime favorites—blackberries and peaches—combine in this super easy cobbler.

Lemon Snap Icebox Pie

This layered lemon icebox pie is cool and refreshing—the perfect summer dessert.

Grape, Cheddar and Jicama Skewers

A cilantro-lime dipping sauce is perfect with these little skewers starring sweet green grapes.

Gigi’s Cheater Ginger Ice Cream

This easy ice cream has a spicy zing and it’s whipped up in a snap.

Potato and Asparagus Salad

A no-mayo potato salad that's delicious at room temperature or chilled making it “picnic safe.”

Smoked Gouda Green Pea Risotto

The smoky gouda cheese imparts richness and keeps the texture of this pea risotto extra creamy.

Strawberry and Avocado Salad with Goat Cheese

Creamy discs of goat cheese with crisp herbed crusts sit atop this strawberry and greens salad.

Sauteed Carrots

A quick-and-easy carrot dish, straight from the kid's menu at Prairies Grass Cafe in Northbrook, Ill.

Raspberries and Cream Pops

Purée the raspberries in a food processor or smash with a potato masher. Transfer them to a bowl or measuring pitcher with a pouring spout…