
Recipes to Try This July
Make the most of summer with easy salads, no-cook sides, plus festive desserts and cocktails.
It’s officially summer, and with the temperatures rising and the sun setting later it just feels right to end the day with a fruity cocktail or berry-centric dessert.
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Easy Salads, Veggies, and Sides
Oysters on the Half Shell with Chile, Cilantro, and Meyer Lemon Salsa
Red jalapeño chiles amp up the flavor in this chile, cilantro, and Meyer lemon salsa. Try this salsa over oysters on the half shell.
Vietnamese Shrimp Lettuce Wraps with Spicy Lime Dipping Sauce
These colorful lettuce wraps with shrimp mimic Vietnamese spring rolls. You’ll find cellophane noodles—also called bean thread or glass noodles—at Asian grocery stores and most large supermarkets.
Butter Lettuce and Egg Salad
If you don’t have blooming herbs for this salad buy edible flowers like Johnny-jump-ups or nasturtiums at well-stocked grocery stores. Or just skip them; the salad will still look and taste lovely.
Grilled Asparagus and Prosciutto Cobb Salad
In this fresh take on the classic Cobb, a little smoky char adds depth to asparagus and green onions, and the grill turns prosciutto into crisp shards.
Grilled Vegetable Paella
Time to clean out that pantry—and turn whatever you find into paella!
Sushi Burrito
The Sushirrito combines two of (in our opinion) of the best foods: sushi and burritos. This easy sushi burrito recipe includes salty, crunchy, fresh, sweet, and creamy notes by using avocado, potato chips, mirin, and cucumber to accompany the fresh tuna, nori, and rice.
Fire up the Grill
Idaho Lamb Burgers
For a tasty twist on a lamb burger, try stacking it with crispy potato chive cakes and Idaho mustard spread.
Grilled Chicken Wings with Tamarind Chipotle Barbecue Sauce
Tangy, fruity tamarind, popular in Latino and Asian cuisines, is the secret ingredient in our favorite new barbecue sauce for chicken wings.
Grilled Fish Tacos with Corn
This crowd-pleaser has everything you want in a fish taco, including a spicy mayo and fresh add-ins like avocado and lightly charred corn.
Grilled Salmon with Caramelized Lemons
A side of salmon, hot off the grill and laid on fig leaves from a backyard tree (if you have one), makes a spectacular main course. If you’re daunted by the prospect of flipping such a large piece of fish, cut it into three sections before grilling (they’re easier to turn) and arrange them end to end on the platter.
Something Sweet (and Boozy)
Raspberry- Rhubarb Crisp
The irresistible buttery, spiced oat topping and perfect balance of sweet to tart in the fruity filling make this a recipe we reach for every summer. Serve this fresh raspberry-rhubarb crisp with lightly sweetened softly whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Rocket Pops
Made with fresh fruit, these pops will be a revelation to anyone who grew up with the neon colors and artificial taste of the commercial version.
Hawaiian Shave Ice Two Ways
Treat yourself to a taste of the islands. If you crave a bright, tropical flavor, opt for the pineapple-mango variation, or for something completely different, try the plum version.
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