Shaved Summer Squash with Squash Blossoms

Shaved Summer Squash with Squash Blossoms

An unexpected, elegant salad of thinly shaved summer squash tossed with squash blossoms, lemon, and some crumbly cheese. Lovely with just about anything.

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  • 10 M
  • 10 M
  • 3
Watermelon Limeade

Watermelon Limeade

Taken neat, on the rocks, or with a stealth shot of tequila, we think you’ll find no fault with this drink that’s designed for the dog days of summer.

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  • 5 M
  • 10 M
  • 14
Strawberry Mascarpone Tart

Strawberry Mascarpone Tart

Meet the Queen of Tarts, with a throne of crushed cookies, a cloak of ever-so-slightly sweetened mascarpone, and a tiara of sliced strawberries.

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  • 20 M
  • 2 H, 20 M
  • 8
Sweet Tea

Sweet Tea

The house wine of the South, sweet tea manages to come together effortlessly, slake your thirst, and quell any worries with ease and grace.

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  • 40 M
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Watermelon and Ginger

Watermelon and Ginger

Watermelon takes on a sweet heat when rubbed with a nubbin of fresh ginger root. Wowsers.

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  • 5 M
  • 5 M
  • 5
North Carolina Pulled Pork Sandwich

North Carolina Eastern-Style ’Cue

This Carolina ‘cue ‘wich draws on pork that’s quite literally falling apart tender, teased into tantalizingly tender shreds, and mopped with a vinegary sauce.

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  • 15 M
  • 7 H
  • 5
Vermont Coleslaw Recipe

Coleslaw with a Hint of Maple Syrup

A touch of maple syrup infuses traditional coleslaw with a unique, unexpected sweetness. Try this slaw with pulled pork sandwiches, burgers, or barbecue.

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  • 10 M
  • 1 H, 10 M
  • 7
Cornmeal Drop-Biscuit Peach Cobbler

Cornmeal Drop-Biscuit Peach Cobbler

Ah, summer. Ah, cobbler. Those two sentiments are sort of one in the same, don’t you agree, seeing as each is easy, effortless, and always enticing?

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  • 15 M
  • 1 H
  • 12
Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Wings

Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Wings

Sorta makes you wonder how you got this far in life without thinking to try this, eh?

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  • 30 M
  • 1 H, 30 M
  • 1
Chili Cheddar Burger

Uncle D’s Chili and Cheddar Burger

This compelling chili and Cheddar burger is what it is—true guy food, no apologies. Wrap your hands around this messy burger and settle in for the real deal.

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  • 15 M
  • 25 M
  • 5
Grilled Porterhouse Steak Recipe

Grilled Porterhouse Steak

The porterhouse is a generous steak when it comes to flavor and size. Here it’s slathered in oil, topped with chopped garlic and herbs, and grilled.

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  • 35 M
  • 1 H
  • 1
Ruby Sangria

Ruby Sangria

The official Spanish summer sipper. And, for those who don’t care for sodden, wimped-out fruit mush, a nifty little party trick at no extra charge.

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  • 10 M
  • 10 M
  • 11
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Chipotle Maple Barbecue Sauce

This indescribably must-have-more-of-this sauce boasts the complex sweetness of maple syrup and the smoky spice of chipotle peppers. Slather it at will.

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  • 5 M
  • 40 M
  • 6
Fall-Off-the-Bone Baby Back Ribs

Fall-Off-the-Bone Baby Back Ribs

The secret to these tender, moist, can’t-stop-at-one baby back ribs? Roast ‘em low and slow, slather ‘em with sauce, and, toss ‘em on the grill for a spell.

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  • 20 M
  • 2 H, 45 M
  • 9
Mint Mojito Recipe

Mexican Mojito

Inspired by its Cuban cousin, this Mexican mojito (of sorts is sexy and suave thanks to a smooooooth tequila.

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  • 5 M
  • 5 M
  • 3
Curried Deviled Eggs

Curried Deviled Eggs

The devil’s in the details when it comes to this longstanding crowd pleaser. This recipe’s got them all covered, and then some. Um, pass the eggs, please.

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  • 40 M
  • 4
New York Strip Steaks Recipe

New York Strip Steaks with Black Pepper, Onions, and Garlic

New York strip steaks are marinated in red wine, oil, garlic, bay leaf, and black pepper overnight then grilled to a superb medium-rare. Simply good eats.

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  • 30 M
  • 1 H, 45 M
  • 3
Serious Barbecue by Adam Perry Lang

Grilled Corn on the Cob

No summer barbecue is complete without grilled fresh sweet corn. But here it’s dressed up with a cilantro pesto and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

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  • 35 M
  • 35 M
  • 1
Steamed Lobster with Lobster Bisque Recipe

Steamed Lobster with Herb Sauce and Lobster Bisque

Steamed lobster and lobster bisque. What says summer in New England more? Corn and fingerling potatoes round out the feast perfectly.

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  • 2 H
  • 4 H
  • 0
Southern Fried Chicken Recipe

Southern Pan-Fried Chicken

This recipe from the late, great Edna Lewis turns out skillet-fried chicken that’s perfectly seasoned, extra-crispy, and gosh darn beautiful in every way.

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  • 1 H
  • 9 H, 30 M
  • 5
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