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

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
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

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 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

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
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
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

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
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
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
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
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

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
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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- 20 M
- 40 M
- 4
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

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 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 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

