Esquites-Inspired Summer Pasta Salad Yield: 6 to 8 servingsTotal Time: 35 minutesActive Time: 25 minutesLevel: Easy Pan-roasted corn takes center stage in this zesty pasta salad, perfect for picnics, cookouts, or anytime you need a side that doubles as a vegetarian main. Inspired by esquites—Mexico’s beloved street-food staple of roasted corn tossed with mayonnaise, Cotija cheese, and lime juice—this recipe adds sour cream for a...

Cumin Grilled Sea Scallops with Chickpea Salad and Red Pepper-Tahini Vinaigrette Ingredients Chickpea Salad Red Pepper-Tahini Vinaigrette Directions Grilled Scallops Heat your grill to high. Brush the scallops on both sides with oil. Mix cumin, salt, and pepper in a small bowl, then season each scallop with the mixture. Grill until crusty, golden brown, and just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Chickpea...

Giant Ice Cream Sandwich Recipe Overview Difficulty: Easy Serves: 24 Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (1 hour prep, 10 minutes baking) How to Make It Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Coat two 12×17-inch rimmed baking sheets with cooking spray, then line them with parchment paper—leave an overhang on the short sides for easy removal later. Prepare your cake mix according to package instructions,...

Blueberry Frozen Yogurt Level: EasyYield: 3 cupsTotal Time: 10 hours 35 minutes (includes freezing time)Active Time: 20 minutes When frozen as directed, this yogurt develops a light granita texture that’s easy to scrape with a fork. For a smoother consistency, process the mixture in an ice cream maker following the manufacturer’s instructions. Directions 1. Prepare the Blueberry Syrup Combine 1/4 cup of the blueberries, 2...

5 Tips for Preserving Your Family Recipes for Generations Almost every family has unique recipes—dishes that serve as powerful reminders of loved ones, cherished memories, and shared traditions. Passing these down doesn’t have to be complicated, even if you’re not sure where to start. With a few simple strategies, you can protect these culinary legacies and ensure they live on for generations. Be Gentle With...

How to Make Vegan Cantonese-Style Lettuce Cups With Tofu, Pine Nut, and Jicama San choi bao, the classic Cantonese dish of stir-fried ground meat served in crisp lettuce cups, is a celebration of texture—crunchy vegetables, tender protein, and the fresh bite of lettuce coming together in every hand-held bite. The original recipe relies on balance: the meat acts as a supplement to vibrant veggies and...

Phat Bai Horapha (Thai-Style Beef With Basil and Chiles) Sliced beef and Thai purple basil come together in a quick, flavor-packed stir-fry that captures the essence of Thai street food—without the hunt for hard-to-find holy basil. While traditional phat ka-phrao relies on holy basil (ka-phrao), its sweet, anise-scented cousin, Thai purple basil (bai horapha), is easier to source and just as delicious. This dish balances...

Grilled Halibut with BBQ Butter Recipe Overview Level: Easy Yield: 6 servings Total Time: 51 minutes (includes 30 minutes inactive) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 6 minutes Ingredients For the BBQ Seasoning: Paprika Sugar Onion powder For the BBQ Butter: Softened butter Fresh oregano, chopped Scallions, chopped Orange zest 1/4 teaspoon salt Cayenne pepper (to taste) BBQ seasoning (from above, to taste) For the...

Strawberry Cobbler There’s nothing quite like a warm cobbler with a flaky biscuit top and juicy fruit filling—especially when strawberries are in season. Cobblers are simpler to make than pies, with no need for a perfectly rolled crust, and they let you savor that buttery biscuit first, followed by sweet, oozing filling. This strawberry version is a summertime staple, and it’s not complete without a...

Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars We turned your favorite strawberry shortcake ice cream bar into a decadent, over-the-top dessert. They’re made with a buttery shortbread crust, super creamy no-churn strawberry ice cream and a sweet-tart layer of strawberry jam. Key Details Level: Easy Total Time: 6 hr 35 min (includes freezing time) Active Time: 35 min Yield: 16 servings Directions Line a 9-by-9-inch metal baking...