How To
This Linguine with Smoked Clams and Cherry Tomatoes Is a Perfect Summer Pasta
by Chris Rochelle and Chowhound Editors | Summer is grilling season—and smoking is a big part of the BBQ tradition—but if you don't have a barbecue...
Recipe Round-Ups
Step Aside Potato Salad: This Mediterranean Potato-Garlic Side Is King
by David Watsky | Labor Day means plenty of potato salad, but if you're bored with it after indulging at one too many...
Guides
The Ultimate Guide to Avocado
by Jen Wheeler | A lot of food holidays are silly, sure, but National Avocado Day on July 31 is one that makes perfect...
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Summer Favorites
Our Favorite Summer Side Dishes
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11 of Our Most Popular Sides for Summer Grilling & BBQ Season
by David Watsky | We hope you've been making the most of grilling season with our 13 most popular BBQ recipes and even...
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9 Crazy-Good Corn Salads for Summer
by Miki Kawasaki | When you've got super fresh, sweet summer corn, use it as the centerpiece of a salad, raw and straight...
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9 Perfect Sides to Serve with BBQ Ribs
by Chowhound Editors | These popular sides to go with barbecue ribs range from southern classics like mac and cheese and...
Slow Cooker
16 Easy Crock-Pot BBQ Side Dishes (and Dessert) for Your Summer Slow Cooker
by Miki Kawasaki | Slow cooker BBQ sides let you focus your attention on grilling the main attractions—and your Crock...
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7 Quick & Easy Grilled Vegetable Sides for Your Summer BBQ
by Amy Wisniewski and Jen Wheeler | There's no reason your grill can't assist you in getting your daily greens. Check out these seven...
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9 Summer Pasta Salad Recipes for Every Picnic, Potluck, and BBQ
by Chowhound Editors | Pasta salad is an ideal outdoor food but even the most perfect dish can get boring after a few months...
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Summer Fruit Is Here
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14 Savory Stone Fruit Recipes to Try
by Jen Wheeler | While summer produce is still at its peak, try these savory stone fruit recipes in between pies and...
Food News
A Nutty Cherry-Coconut Soft Serve to Cool You Off This Summer
by Amy Schulman | “Living Lively,” by Haile Thomas, is part plant-based cookbook, part empowerment manifesto. The 19...
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15 Mango Recipes to Celebrate Summer's Most Luscious Fruit
by Jen Wheeler | A ripe mango is one of the most lush, fragrant, delicious fruits around—but as perfect as it is eaten...
Food News
A Grilled Watermelon Salad That’s Sweet, Salty & Perfect for Summer
by Amy Schulman | Summer fruit is here aplenty, and these days we’re baking everything from raspberries and blueberries...
Guides
The Most Nutritious Summer Fruit You Can Eat
by Rachel Naar, MS RD CDN | All fruit can find a place on your plate—but these are the healthiest fruits you can eat during peak...
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12 Preserve Recipes That Capture Summer Fruit at Its Best
by Miki Kawasaki | Making summer fruit preserves is a great way to capture a taste of the season for later in the year...
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11 Fruit Pies to Showcase Sweet Summer Produce
by Jen Wheeler | Try these fruit pie recipes to show off your favorite summer produce before peaches and berries make...
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Get 'Cherried' Away: 9 Creative Ways to Use Your Cherry Haul
by David Watsky | Wondering what to do with your extra cherries? These sweet and savory cherry recipes should help...
Food News
These Easy Blueberry Cheesecake Popsicles Are Summer on a Stick
by Amy Schulman | Ashley Rouse began making jam out of her teeny apartment in Charlotte, North Carolina, eschewing traditional...
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Chow with Me
This Cold & Spicy Chicken Salad Is Ideal for Sweltering Summer Days
by Hana Asbrink | Welcome to Chow with Me, where Chowhound’s executive editor Hana Asbrink shares all of the irresistible...
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11 Gazpacho Recipes for When It's Way Too Hot to Cook
by Dan McKay | When the weather dares to hit the triple digits, it’s impossible to justify turning on the oven (or...
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12 Summer Instant Pot Recipes for When It's Too Hot to Cook
by Simone Paget | Summer is still in full swing, and the heat will likely hang on for a while after Labor Day, so no...
Food News
These Grilled Shrimp Skewers Mean Dinner’s Ready in 10 Minutes
by Amy Schulman | Lisa Bryan is the brains behind the popular YouTube channel Downshiftology, along with a blog with...
Recipe Round-Ups
A No-Cook Pasta Sauce Is a No-Brainer for an Easy Summer Dinner
by David Klein | Pasta never goes out of season, but with tomatoes at their peak, the dog days of summer are an ideal...
How To
This One-Pot Pasta with Asparagus Pesto Is a Weeknight Dinner Superstar
by Heather Reid | This easy asparagus lemon pesto pasta recipe is a great one-pot meal that welcomes any fresh herbs...
Food News
A No-Cook Tomato Pasta That Doesn’t Require Turning on the Oven
by Amy Schulman | The glorious late summer days of August are often spent sucking down popsicles and reveling in the...
How To
These Slow Cooker Quinoa-Stuffed Red Peppers Are a Perfect Sunday Supper
by Chris Rochelle | Making slow cooker stuffed peppers saves you from turning on the oven when it's hot out, and produces...
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15 No-Bake Desserts That Are Stress-Free & Delicious to Get You Through the End of Summer
by Jen Wheeler | Looking for some easy Labor Day dessert ideas that are ideal for grilling season? Look no further...
Summer Gardening 101
How To
5 Tomato Plant Care Tips to Maximize Your Harvest
by David Klein | Growing your own tomatoes is satisfying on many levels. Their season is fast and high-yielding, making...
Guides
5 Tips for Beginning Gardeners Who Want to Grow Their Own
by Debbie Wolfe | There’s no better way to ensure a constant supply of fresh ingredients than by starting a vegetable...
Guides
You Can Grow Your Own Strawberries Even If You Don't Have a Garden
by Camryn Rabideau | Even if you don’t have a ton of space, it is possible to cultivate summer strawberries at home. Here...
How To
Growing Beans Is Easy & Has a Bonus Benefit for Your Garden
by Debbie Wolfe | Gardeners love to grow beans. They grow fast, have beautiful flowers, and are fairly low-maintenance...
Feature
How to Grow an Herb Garden, Indoors or Out
by Roxanne Webber, Caitlin M. O'Shaughnessy, and Pamela Vachon | Ready to grow herbs at home? Whether you have space for a full herb garden outside or need to grow...
Explainers
7 Easy Tips to Start a Windowsill Garden at Home
by Amy Schulman | Extra time on our hands during quarantine has proven that we home cooks certainly like to embark on...
Guides
You Can Grow Your Own Potatoes Even If You Don't Have a Garden
by Debbie Wolfe | Potatoes are a food staple in many cultures. They store well and make a versatile base for many dishes...
Home
10 Great Garden Fence Ideas for Every Style Sensibility
by Debbie Wolfe | A fence is a practical solution for creating a border between your yard and your neighbor’s or just...
Q&A
6 Gardening Tips That Will Change Your Life for the Better
by David Klein | If you want to learn to grow your own food, there's no better teacher than Ron Finley. Lucky for you...