Summer Cooking Tips and Recipe Ideas

Alamy; Ray Kachatorian By Craig 'Meathead' Goldwyn AmazingRibs.com The flame war between charcoal grill purists and gas grill hotheads burns brighter than the debate between Mac and PC users. You should read some of the slop slung on the barbecue message boards. On second thought, ... Read More

Aimee Herring There are two things you want from summer dinner recipes: You want them to take advantage of the season's best produce, and they should keep you out of the heat of the kitchen. We've got 6 recipes that pretty much do both... Summer Dinner Recipes • Mexican Veggie ... Read More

Getty ImagesAs the summer winds down to its unofficial end (sigh), it seems everyone is suddenly wildly busy: They're in back to school mode, or hosting guests, squeezing in one last trip to the beach, or just plain busy at work and home. Here at KitchenDaily we're already deep into planning ... Read More

Getty ImagesOur friends at ShelterPop have created summer salad-inspired decor! Check it out here. Summer means two things for many: heat (some would say oppressive heat) and an abundance of short-lived seasonal produce. As August descends upon us and the mercury continues to rise, ... Read More

Courtney RussellHere we've been inspired by exactly where you'll be dining -- the great outdoors -- for a picnic that celebrates, and conserves, nature. The apple-green tableware shown here is made from 100% recycled plastic and is fully recyclable. This starter set -- containing flatware, ... Read More

Courtney RussellWhen you hit the road for a day out with your girlfriends and you're thinking about dining options, consider a picnic -- it's usually better, cheaper, and prettier than other roadside options. True we use a canvas bag instead of a picnic basket, but our set-up is still pretty ... Read More

Ray KachatorianWith so many delicious fruits available for but a few short summer months, we encourage enjoying at least one piece (or bowl) a day. Make use of the varied flavors of such seasonals as strawberries, blackberries, cherries and peaches in desserts for fruits that are frozen, ... Read More

Getty ImagesWhether your child has just completed kindergarten (learning those lower-case letters is tough), is graduating from high school, or has earned a Bachelor's, Master's or other degree, graduations are a big deal -- so you understandably want to commemorate this great accomplishment ... Read More

Getty ImagesMemorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, as well as the beginning of grilling season. Since no one wants to be stuck in the kitchen when there's a great party going on in the backyard, we've put together an easy, mix-and-match way to assemble a menu: Just choose a main ... Read More