Summer
Berries with Tea-Infused Cream and Pistachios
This fresh, simple summer dessert recipe gets a slight twist with addition of tea. If you’re not a fan of Earl Grey, try it with chamomile, matcha, or jasmine.
By Andy Baraghani
Rosé-Aperol Spritz
Meet your summer cocktail, a pinky and bubbly rosé wine spritz with Aperol and passion fruit juice. Now all you need is a pool to drink it next to.
By Rick Martinez
BA's Best Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie
Vodka in the dough hydrates the flour without developing gluten, which makes for an especially pliable dough and tender crust.
By Chris Morocco
Smashed Cherry Tomatoes and Cucumbers with Lime and Mint
Tired of spinach in your smoothie? This recipe is the perfect way to eat something green in the morning.
By Andy Baraghani
Figs With Bacon and Chile
This figs recipe is sweet, salty, sticky, and acidic—everything you want in a one-bite appetizer.
By Claire SaffitzPhotography by Alex Lau
Sweet Corn and Ricotta Raviolo
These are jumbo-sized ravioli, and each one envelops an egg yolk, which will run when you cut the pasta open and mingle with the pan sauce. Duh-lish!
By Rick MartinezPhotography by Alex Lau
Creamsicle-Inspired Orange Pops
For this updated creamsicle-inspired recipe, we swapped the icy orange layer for a creamy citrus curd and paired it with alternating layers of a sweet-tart frozen yogurt.
By Rick MartinezPhotography by Alex Lau
Fudgsicle-Inspired Ice Pops
This delicious 'fudgsicle' recipe basically produces really fudgy chocolate ice cream...on a stick.
By Rick MartinezPhotography by Alex Lau
Vanilla Cashew Vegan Ice Cream
It’s important to use refined coconut oil here; you don’t want any coconut-y flavors competing with the vanilla.
By Rick MartinezPhotography by Alex Lau
Coffee Soy Vegan Ice Cream
Take this to a mocha chip place by folding in some finely grated vegan chocolate as soon as you take it out of the ice cream machine.
By Rick MartinezPhotography by Alex Lau
Vanilla Soy Vegan Ice Cream
Vegan, yes. Low-fat? No. Ah, maybe that’s why it’s so good!
By Rick MartinezPhotography by Alex Lau
Chocolate Cashew Vegan Ice Cream
Using soy lecithin-free chocolate is essential; the additive will cause the base to separate (we learned this the hard way). We developed this recipe using Alter Eco Dark Blackout Chocolate.
By Rick MartinezPhotography by Alex Lau
Chocolate Soy Vegan Ice Cream
Using soy lecithin-free chocolate is essential; the additive will cause the base to separate (we learned this the hard way). We developed this recipe using Alter Eco Dark Blackout Chocolate.
By Rick MartinezPhotography by Alex Lau
Coffee Cashew Vegan Ice Cream
For an even deeper, nutty flavor, toast the cashews first (or buy them that way, but make sure they’re unsalted). Skeptical? Think hazelnut coffee, but with cashews instead.
By Rick MartinezPhotography by Alex Lau
Creamy Corn Chowder
Bacon and cream gild this ultra-rich corn chowder recipe, but it easily goes vegetarian if you want it to.
By Rick MartinezPhotography by Alex Lau
Watermelon and Jicama Salad With Jalapeño and Lime
This colorful salad packs a bit of heat by adding the jalapeño; it balances out the cooler flavors, but feel free to omit it.
By Andy BaraghaniPhotography by Alex Lau
Watermelon With Yogurt, Poppy Seeds, and Fried Rosemary
There’s no law that says watermelon salads must incorporate feta. This renegade combination is at once sweet, tart, and savory—the kind of dish that’s as comfortable at the breakfast table as it is at a potluck.
By Andy BaraghaniPhotography by Alex Lau
Cucumber-Tomatillo Gazpacho
A cool green zingy soup; pack it in a thermos on ice and take it picnicking or to the beach.
Photography by Alex Lau
Red Chile Mop
This thin red sauce gets its name since you can frequently brush or "mop" it onto a variety of foods for an extra kick of spice.
By Chris MoroccoPhotography by Marcus Nilsson