
In a nod to the corn-on-the-cob often served by street vendors in Mexico, sweet corn is brushed with a smoky chipotle spread before grilling, and then finished with crumbled cheese, cayenne and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
This sophisticated grilled salad provides another delicious reason to make the most of cookout season. The creamy ginger and date dressing packs a spicy bite and is excellent when served with grilled meats and vegetables, too.
Cucumbers and tangy feta cheese make a refreshing accompaniment to garlicky grilled chicken. Chunks of firm fish such as swordfish or salmon can be substituted for the chicken if you like.
Pack this delicious alternative to mayonnaise-based potato salads with more veggies by doubling the amount of cabbage and carrots, if you like.
Use leftover compound butter tossed in pasta, spread on freshly baked biscuits or melted into a fresh vegetable sauté.
The secret to the "perfect" burger isn't in the seasoning; it's in the beef! At Whole Foods Market, our hamburger meat is ground fresh, butcher style in each store. We select only muscle meat and follow strict handling guidelines to ensure its quality. The best...
Marinate the skirt steak for several hours or overnight before grilling. Serve with your favorite dressing or a squeeze of fresh lime juice and a drizzle of olive oil.
Shortcakes come in many varieties, from rich sponge cake-like versions to those resembling biscuits. This method yields shortcakes with a sturdy crumb, similar to that of a corn muffin. They're delicious served warm straight from the oven or for breakfast the next...
Although Gail in Dallas makes her version of this cornbread with jalapenos, we've fallen in love with gently spicy Anaheim chiles, at their best during summer months.
Chicken sausages make a great addition to any cookout, especially when paired with this crisp, Mexican-inspired slaw.
Enjoy these spicy pickled green beans with a crispy crunch in a zesty Niçoise salad, as a Bloody Mary garnish, wrapped in salami for an appetizer or chopped and mixed in tuna salad.
Apple cider's sweetness is a perfect foil for turnip's earthy character. Serve these alongside roasted chicken, pork or lamb.
Pumpernickel, with its subtle sweetness and hearty flavor, provides the perfect base for an appetizing bite of smoked salmon topped with a lemon-dill crème fraîche mixture. You can prepare all of the components ahead of time, but assemble just before serving.
Give summer a bang of flavor with grilled beef burgers topped with cherry-spiked Dijon mustard, grilled sweet onions and tangy blue cheese.
These are a popular choice in tapas bars. This version uses flavorful sirloin with a quick and easy recipe for Spain's famous almond-and-red pepper sauce.
Pistachios add an unexpected, pleasing flavor to this simple curried egg salad.
Substituting goat cheese for some of the cream cheese in a cheesecake results in an absolutely stunning dessert that is slightly tangy and not too sweet. Add some rosemary-roasted pears and your guests will be dreaming of this cake for days after you serve it.
This delicious (and quick!) yellow cake batter can be swapped into any recipes calling for a box of cake mix.
The classic combo of apples and sharp cheddar cheese is right at home inside wheat tortillas.
Miso adds savory depth of flavor to this recipe, an excellent side dish for any time of year. Transform it into a hearty vegan entrée by adding cubed baked tofu or tempeh.
Make your own irresistibly rich pastries by layering phyllo with nuts, brushing with butter and drizzling with spiced honey. Phyllo means "leaf" in Greek; the thinner-than-paper sheets easily dry out, so take care to work quickly and cover unused sheets with a damp...
A medley of herbs combine to make an intense green purée. A touch of butter and Parmesan soften the vivid herbal flavors and vegetables round out the dish. If you have leftover herb purée, toss it with cooked shrimp or chicken.
For those who like their brownies iced, these are the perfect brownies! Bittersweet chocolate makes them decadent and dark.
For garlic lovers, a braised dish like this one makes for the perfect, slow-cooked autumn and winter meal. Serve with a side of wilted spinach or kale, with even more garlic mixed in, if you like.