Vinegar and Spice Oven Ribs

You can enjoy these tender pork ribs, marinated in lemon and brown sugar, year-round. (By Kate Ramos)

Classic Mac Salad

Irresistibly creamy pasta with crunch and zing. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Fresh Corn and Tomato Salad

The sweetness of fresh corn and tomatoes gets tamed by lemon juice and thinly sliced basil. (By Kate Ramos)

Blackberry Cream Soda

A summery take on a soda fountain classic. (By Regan Burns)

Baby Arugula Salad with Nectarines and Toasted Hazelnuts

Substitute seasonal ingredients for a salad that’s great year-round. (By Luke Knowland)

Grilled Lime Pound Cake with Raspberry-Kirsch Sorbet

A delicious finish to an alfresco meal. (By Kate Ramos)

Green Beans with Smoked Bacon

A big crowd-pleaser (if you’re feeding carnivores). (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Rocky Road Bars

The classic sundae trio morphs into a bar cookie. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Raspberry-Kirsch Sorbet

A fruity frozen treat with a dash of liqueur. (By Kate Ramos)

Harissa-Marinated Tri-Tip Roast

Harissa paste spices up this quick preparation. (By Kate Ramos)

Tropical Fruit Salad with Cacao Nibs

Mango, papaya, and banana, with the added crunch of hazelnuts and slightly bitter cacao nibs. (By Adela Jung)

Grilled Rib-Eyes with Chile-Lime-Tequila Butter

A dish that defines summertime grilling. (By Regan Burns)

Spicy Green Rice (Arroz Verde)

A good accompaniment for just about any main course, especially grilled meats. (By Regan Burns)

Grilled Vegetable Sandwich with Egg Salad and Bacon

A big hit on the CHOW camping trip, though it’s great anytime. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Corn with Chèvre and Red Peppers

A light, Frenchy twist on classic creamed corn. (By Aida Mollenkamp)