Content tagged with “July 4th”

Grilled Chicken & Polenta with Nectarine-Blackberry Salsa
Grilled nectarines and fresh blackberries turn into a summery salsa to top cumin-rubbed chicken and polenta in a dish...

Sweet-&-Sour Chicken Drumsticks
Chicken drumsticks stay deliciously moist when grilled—even with the skin removed. Minty sweet-and-sour dipping sauce...

White Sangria
OK, so it's kind of a contradiction for a sangria, which is named for its blood-red color, to be made with white...

Strawberry-Raspberry Sundaes
Nothing says summer like fresh berries. Try this simple sundae sauce over frozen yogurt for a scrumptious summertime...

Curried Burgers with Chutney Sauce
Burgers are a backyard passion, but—dare we admit it?—sometimes the passion wears a little thin. But once the patties...

Mediterranean Lamb Salad
Here's an example of everyday simplicity taken to elegant heights—a lovely chickpea and vegetable salad, topped...

Frozen Margarita Pie
Use a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip to pipe decorative swirls on top of the pie.

Scalloped Tomatoes
A simple way to enjoy summer-ripe tomatoes. Substitute whatever fresh herbs you have on hand for the thyme.

Cool Zucchini Slaw
Summertime—and zucchini is taking over your garden. Turn the bounty into a crisp, colorful salad.

Lebanese Potato Salad
Dressed with a tangy lemon vinaigrette and fresh mint, this invigorating—and dairy-free—potato salad makes the perfect...

Cucumber & Black-Eyed Pea Salad
An easy salad to serve with grilled chicken or steak for supper or on a bed of greens for a satisfying lunch....

Tropical Cucumber Salad
Combine cucumber, avocado and mango with a salty-sweet dressing for a taste of the tropics.

Grilled Sirloin Salad
Pepper-crusted steak, grill-charred vegetables and sesame-ginger dressing turn fresh salad greens into an exciting main...

Lemon Chiffon Pie
A light and lively lemon mousse paired with a crisp gingersnap crust makes a refreshing finish to a special meal. Just...

Chicken Adobo Kebabs
Serve with Black Beans & RIce and salsa alongside.

Grilled Portobello “Steak” Sandwiches with Blue Cheese Sauce
Blue cheese sauce gives these gutsy grilled mushroom sandwiches a classic steakhouse flavor.

Classic Coleslaw
For those who prefer creamy coleslaws to vinegary types, here's one that's rich-tasting with about a third of...

Tuna-Caper Spread
Delicious, easy, inexpensive; serve as a sandwich filling or an hors d'oeuvre with whole-grain crackers or...

Green Bean Salad with Corn, Basil & Black Olives
This vibrant summer salad goes well with just about any entree. Be sure to get ultra-fresh beans and corn and blanch...

Scandinavian Rice Salad
Serve this Scandinavian-inspired salad for lunch on the patio, accompanied by some good rye bread or rye crisps.

Thai Grilled Chicken & Broccoli on Napa Cabbage
Fish sauce (nam pla) and hot chile sauce are available in Asian markets and many large supermarkets.

New Potato & Pea Salad
Try using a variety of colorful potatoes in this pretty spring dish.

Roasted Corn Salsa
Roasting corn brings out its inherent sweetness—it's almost like eating candy. Serve alongside grilled steak or...

Barbecue Bean Salad
Perfect for picnics or a side for grilled chicken, this fast salad has all the flavor of baked barbecued beans, without...