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45 Best Tomato Recipes & You Can’t Tell Me Otherwise

Tomatoes for summer? Groundbreaking. But Meryl Streep jokes aside, it really is a delicious time to be alive. Growing up, I never thought much of raw tomatoes—I didn’t avoid them, per se, but I never went out of my way to seek them out. I thought it was because I just didn’t like them but really, I just wasn’t eating great tomatoes. Eventually, I learned about heirloom tomatoes (ever heard of ’em?!) and then later in life, traveled to Italy where I ate fresh tomatoes daily during peak season. Now, I’ll practically eat them like an apple (try and stop me!). I put the red (or green or yellow or orange or brown-ish!) fruit to work with these 45 tomato recipes all summer long. From Our Shop our line! Five Two Essential Kitchen Knives $39–$125 More Options

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9 Bevs & Bites to Toast the End of Summer

We’ve teamed up with Patrón Tequila for an end-of-summer lineup you won’t want to miss (psst: there are cocktails involved). Their handcrafted tequilas—like smooth Patrón Reposado—make for highly sippable beverages that’ll help you savor the season. The end of summer is upon us (doesn’t it seem to go by more quickly every year?). And while the days are still long and the weather’s still warm, we can’t think of a better time to head outside for a barbecue or throw a last-minute dinner party. With just a few good recipes for simple, grillable dishes (meaty and vegetarian!) and little- or no-cooking-required salads, the food’s covered and you can think about the drinks. Read More >> …

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Our 52 Best Zucchini Recipes of All Time

On its own, zucchini is a relatively humble ingredient—especially compared to its more popular summer produce peers (see: juicy heirloom tomatoes, sweet corn on the cob, or richly-colored eggplant). But what zucchini lacks in pizzazz, it makes up for in versatility and adaptability. We have recipes for savory pies and galettes to breakfast-approved quick breads. And that’s not to mention tons of hearty mains (pasta or paella, anyone?) and potluck-ready sides. Here are our 52 favorite zucchini recipes—so no matter how you plan on using up your extra summer squash, you’ve got plenty of options. Read More >> …

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12 Best Grilled Shrimp Recipes

Who said hamburgers, hot dogs, and steaks were the only things worth breaking out the grill for? Even delicate proteins like shrimp can (and should) be cooked on the grill. From spicy, pineapple-topped shrimp tacos to updated classics like garlicky scampi and New England-style shrimp rolls, we’ve got you covered. Grilling adds a smoky flavor to whatever dish you’re making, but that’s not even the best part: You get to enjoy the great outdoors while you cook, even if that just means hanging out in your backyard. After all, summer isn’t over yet. Read More >> …

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Our Most Popular Recipes in July

When we turn the calendar to July, the first thing that comes to mind is cold lobster salad rolls (or hot buttered, if you’re from Connecticut), followed by juicy berry pies, grilled corn on the cob, all the ice cream, and refreshing drinks (both boozy and not) for cooling off during the dog days of summer. But the 10 recipes our readers couldn’t get enough of last month ran the gamut of seasonal winners like Green Tomato Crumb Cake from Rachel Rappaport and Dorie Greenspan’s Blueberry-Thyme Yogurt Cake to picnic-ready sandwiches. And now that the little ones are home, two of Erin Jeanne McDowell’s kid-friendly breakfast pastries also topped the list, as well as three easy shrimp recipes. We’ll do everything in our power to hold onto summer as long as possible—fortunately, these 10 recipes make it easy to do just that. Read More >> …

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How to Build Your Perfect Paloma

We’ve teamed up with Patrón Tequila for a step-by-step guide to building your perfect paloma—and it all starts with their high-quality, handcrafted tequila. From amber Reposado to crystal-clear Silver, Patrón’s tequilas are the flavorful foundation for a summery sip. The paloma is one of those perfect cocktails. It’s floral but not too sweet, packs a punch but isn’t too strong, and is simple enough to make at home without having an especially robust home cocktail setup. Start with the basic building blocks of a classic paloma—grapefruit, lime, tequila—and use it to find a formula that suits your needs. Prepared to make your own simple syrup and juice fresh fruit? You go! Only have agave syrup and grapefruit soda on hand? That’ll do just as well. Use any type of tequila your heart desires, like a lightly floral reposado or a smooth-drinking silver from our friends at Patrón—when it comes to tequila these folks know their…

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9 Editor-Loved Cocktails to Celebrate National Tequila Day

To celebrate National Tequila Day, we’re shaking up tequila cocktails with our friends at Patrón Tequila. From lightly floral Reposado to smooth, golden Extra Añejo, their range of handcrafted tequilas are made with high-quality ingredients that’ll add an extra flavor boost to palomas, margaritas, and so much more. Ready your cocktail shakers and mixing glasses: In anticipation of National Tequila Day (July 24) we’re coming in hot with a collection of our favorite tequila-based drinks. From creative sippers like a Raspberry Rose Paloma and a Smoky Tequila Mule to a classic lime and Cointreau-based margarita, we bet there’s something to please every palate in this list. (And hey, if you don’t want to drink your tequila, you could always pour it over watermelon.) But before diving in, it might be helpful to know your preferred style of tequila, which means knowing the differences between the three main types: blanco, reposado, and añejo tequilas. Read More…

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5 Breezy Tequila Drinks That Were Made for Summer Fridays

We’ve teamed up with Patrón Tequila to help you spend your Summer Fridays in style. Whip up a cocktail with one of their handcrafted, high-quality tequilas—like their lightly floral Reposado with just a hint of oak—then pair it with a warm-weather snack to start your weekend off right. When the weather is warm and my free time is filled with beach trips and barbecues, the last place I want to be is in the office. That’s why I would imagine Summer Fridays—aka the near-mythical tradition of getting to leave work early on the last day of the week—were invented. While I don’t technically have this luxury right now, I like to embrace the spirit of Summer Fridays by celebrating the weekend’s start in a backyard or on a rooftop with good friends, snacks, and a refreshing cocktail. Read More >> …

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How Living in Spain Changed the Way I Spend Sundays

We’ve teamed up with Marqués de Cáceres to curate the perfect sips and snacks for a Spanish-themed Sunday, whether you’re actually there or just in a European state of mind. From velvety, rich Rioja Reserva to crisp, bubbly Cava, their range of award-winning wines will help get the tapas party started. In Spain, Sundays are sacred. Save for a few restaurants and bars, pretty much everything is closed, so instead of running errands or grocery shopping for the week, people are left with two options: spend the day at home or spend the day out with friends. Both activities usually involve eating, drinking, or both at the same time—to enjoy a Sunday to its fullest even has its own verb in Spanish, dominguear. Read More >> …

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2 Corner Store Cocktails for When You Need a Lil’ Convenience

We’ve teamed up with NOLET’S Gin to share a few of the easiest and breeziest summer cocktails. These sips come together with NOLET’S Silver Gin, a floral spirit that’s been crafted with over 330 years of distilling expertise by the Nolet family using real botanicals. Living in the concrete jungle that is New York may have its perks, but it can be tough to find them in the thick of summer when the sun burns high and long. Walking even a few blocks home from the subway (essentially a mini sauna on hot days) can feel like a trek through the desert. When I can’t bear the heat, I like to pop into the nearest convenience store for a brief moment of relief, where I can cool off in the refrigerated aisles—a welcome oasis. Read More >> …

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4 Camping-Ready Food & Drink Pairings For Your Next Trip

We’ve teamed up with Eddie Bauer to make your fall as adventurous as possible. Whether you’re suiting up for a trek in the woods or planning a weekend in the backcountry, the outdoor innovators at Eddie Bauer have everything you need. And don’t worry—we’ve got the menu covered. Do you smell that? It smells like campfires and warm nights are just around the corner. It’s time to get back outside and stay there for as long as the weather allows, and as a bartender and nature lover, I believe no adventure is complete without snacks and sips. When I pack for a camping trip, I focus on convenience first and foremost. Instead of bringing my entire back bar and all the tools in my kitchen, I choose a few drinks to complement whatever I’m planning to cook. Most of the time, I end up batching a lot of my cocktails to bring with me for…

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Why Instant Pudding Is My Secret Weapon for Summer Desserts

Nickel & Dine is a budget column by Rebecca Firkser, food writer, recipe developer, and expert budgeter. This time, Rebecca is teaming up with our friends at Walmart to share tips for easy summer entertaining, featuring her signature flavor-packed, time-saving recipes plus a few of her must-have hosting items from Walmart—order ‘em online for pickup or delivery. Ah, pudding. I don’t see how anyone could not love the creamy, classic treat. (I know a lot of folks, in fact, who do not love pudding and I simply do not get it.) Made with just a few fridge and pantry staples—like sugar, cornstarch, milk, sometimes eggs and butter, plus vanilla extract or cocoa powder—it’s an affordable dessert that tastes like a million bucks. Read More >> …

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How to Zhush Up Lobster Rolls, Summer’s Favorite Sandwich

I may not have grown up in the Northeast, aka the land of the lobster rolls, but thanks to an annual trip to the Florida Keys I got my fill of them at least once every summer. Sweet, tender lobster over crisp lettuce on a butter-toasted hot dog bun—it’s the perfect hot-weather bite, especially after a sun-soaked day of fishing or riding bikes along the coast line. A lot has changed since those family trips to the Southernmost Point, including that I now do in fact live in the Northeast (specifically, New York City). As such, my access to top-notch lobster rolls has widened significantly. I’ve since learned that there are not only two categories of lobster roll—one hailing from Maine, the other from Connecticut (more on that in a second)—but also a few very righteous, very delicious variations. Read More >> …

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The Healing Powers of My Grandma’s Macaroni Salad

Good food is worth a thousand words—sometimes more. In My Family Recipe, a writer shares the story of a single dish that’s meaningful to them and their loved ones. It’s just a bowl of noodles. A stockpot, in my case, because I don’t have the basketball-sized Tupperware bowl my grandma uses, but it’s still just a bowl of noodles, coated with the most stereotypically American of ingredients—Miracle Whip, mayo, a little pickle relish. It’s a bowl of noodles, but now it’s something more. It’s my deliverance, my emancipation from heartbreak. Read More >> …

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Our 35 Best Eggplant Recipes of All Time

You bought too many eggplants. Or, you have an extra one that you have no idea what to do with. Or, your family always makes the same dish and you want to switch it up. That’s where these 35 recipes come in handy. From yogurt-y dips (hello, Saturday picnic) to chocolate cake (yes, seriously), these are some of our favorite ways to use one of summer’s favorite vegetables fruits. From Our Shop Kosterina Original Extra Virgin Olive Oil $30

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19 Recipes From Black Food Bloggers to Celebrate Juneteenth

Juneteenth (June Nineteenth) marks the date in 1865 when the news of emancipation finally reached Galveston, Texas. On this day, over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed, nearly 250,000 enslaved people were freed. 
Although America’s history has and continues to be blemished with senseless acts of violence, brutality, and inequality toward the Black community, today, Juneteenth serves as a national day of remembrance and honor. And in a historic moment, on June 16th, 2021 the United States Senate unanimously passed a bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday.  Through joyful celebrations and soulful traditions, Juneteenth allows us to make space to pay homage to our ancestors by acknowledging their struggles and perseverance. And at the center of these celebrations are an expansive range of soulful recipes with deep-rooted histories as rich and diverse as the Black experience itself. Read More >> …

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Making Easy BBQ Sauce

There are, approximately, 185,573,202 bottles of store-bought barbecue sauce available at the grocery store and no, that’s definitely not an exaggeration. Most are a generic version of Kansas City-style sauce—thick with a viscosity that’s far closer to ketchup than vinegar and sweet, most likely thanks to brown sugar, honey, or both. And yes, there are variations like smoky or spicy (or, again, both!). There are a lot of delicious brands of grocery-store barbecue sauce (read our ranking of the best ones here) and they’re great for backstock or picking up at a pinch. But what I love (almost) as much as a plate of pulled pork sandwich with a side of mac & cheese and cornbread is homemade barbecue sauce, preferably one that I can smother on said sandwich. From Our Shop our line! Five Two Essential Saucepan $69–$89 More…

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Epic Snickerdoodles in 20 Minutes Flat

For anyone who wants to go from zero to snickerdoodle in about 20 minutes—for any reason—this recipe is a boon. And it will be no standard snickerdoodle: This is a fancy bakery-style puddle of a cookie, with a rich belly and a sparkly chew at every edge. But for me and my ilk (a.k.a. parents of very small children), this recipe is nothing short of a miracle. Because I’ve learned I can make it with my 3-year-old by my side, from stirring to baking to blowing on cookies warm from the oven, all without ever losing her (or my) attention. Read More >> …

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Hushpuppies That Quiet My Homesickness

Good food is worth a thousand words—sometimes more. In My Family Recipe, a writer shares the story of a single dish that’s meaningful to them and their loved ones. My mother, Melissa, wasn’t much of a cook. But she loved making a quick spaghetti with ground beef, bell peppers, and mushrooms. Or a lasagna that was basically the same thing assembled in a different way. Nobody complained. Read More >> …

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Pierce Abernathy Is All About Cool Dips

We’ve teamed up with the audio innovators at Sonos to present Groove With The Seasons, a video series that showcases experts creating memorable hosting moments with the help of Sonos speakers. I’ve always loved hosting. As the daughter of a caterer, I guess this was a sort of inescapable fate, and I’m not complaining. When I was little I’d set up full-blown events for my Barbie dolls—there was nothing casual about the weddings and tea parties I staged. And now, as an actual adult who’s replaced her dolls with an apartment full of carefully curated trinkets, the host in me is thriving. Read More >> …

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Our Most Popular Recipes in May

April showers bring May flowers…and these top 10 recipes. This month, you, our readers, had both sweet and savory cravings, but as temperatures rose in many parts of the country, you also wanted to cool off. We totally get it. From Emma Laperruque’s Salt & Pepper Ice Cream topped with a crackly brittle to Rick Martinez’s Strawberry-Rhubarb Icebox Cake With Pistachio Brittle, these are the recipes we want to make when it’s too hot to do anything else. From Our Shop exclusive Plant The Box Scented Candles $30–$89 More Options

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11 Must-Haves If You Plan to Host Guests This Summer

We’ve teamed up with Walmart to help take the stress out of prepping for house guests. Order online or via their app, shop your go-to groceries, household supplies, and other goodies, then select delivery or in-store pickup for a seamless shopping experience. Growing up by the beach, I watched my parents host friends and family in generous style—anything that was ours was theirs. We always kept extra towels, sunscreen, beverages, and snacks on hand so guests felt right at home. Now, as an adult, I’m lucky enough to live in a city building with an outdoor pool, which means my friends in the area will be stopping by all summer long for a refreshing dip. Read More >> …

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15 Best Midnight Snacks for When You Just Can’t Sleep

If you can’t sleep, you may as well snack! Whether you’re nibbling on something sweet just before bed or your never-ending to-do list is keeping you from counting sheep, these 15 sweet and savory snacks will give you something delicious to dream about. There are protein-packed options like trail mix, quick hummus, and a crispy blend of lentils and pepitas. Plus, three-ingredient peanut butter cookies, made with peanut butter, fruit jam, and eggs which totally count as a protein-packed snack IMO. If you want something that’s all-around salty and savory, choose from buttered popcorn, a Japanese-inspired Chex Mix snack, or a spicy grilled cheese sandwich (for the nights when you’re really hungry). Here’s to you, fellow night owls—your secret is safe with us. Read More >> …

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Breakfast for Dinner, Anyone?

Without fail, I eat breakfast for dinner on a snow day—specifically pancakes, waffles, or French toast, stacked high and drizzled with maple syrup, a dusting of powdered sugar, and a pat (or two) of butter. It’s classic comfort food (and a reason to slip on my PJs a little early). But beyond simple breakfast recipes like scrambled eggs with hash browns or poached eggs over English muffins, we have so many breakfast-inspired recipes for dinner like Shakshuka Focaccia (individual pieces of focaccia topped with tomato sauce and baked eggs); a Pizza Omelet, which folds tomato and mozzarella cheese into the center of a creamy egg dish for one; or Spaghetti Carbonara Frittata, which quite literally folds spaghetti and pancetta into the mix. Read More >> …

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These 19 No-Churn Ice Creams Are Summertime Magic

Bake It Up a Notch is a column by Resident Baking BFF Erin Jeanne McDowell. Each month, she’ll help take our baking game to the next level, teaching us all the need-to-know tips and techniques and showing us all the mistakes we might make along the way. As a baker, I’m not afraid to practice patience to get to the perfect end result. But here’s the truth: Some shortcuts are worth shouting about, and no-churn ice cream is definitely one of them. In this month’s ice cream episode of Bake it Up A Notch, I spend a lot of time chatting about this exact topic, and all the things you can do with it it. So whether you are looking for an easy summer recipe hack, or you don’t have room to store an ice cream maker, nothing should stop you from making homemade ice cream this summer. Read More >> …

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