Editor's note: The recipe and introductory text below are from The Barbecue! Bible 10th Anniversary Edition, by Steven Raichlen. To read more about Raichlen and BBQ, go to our feature The Best Barbecue...
Author: Steven Raichlen
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Juicy berries are marvelous nestled under a crispy top. This dessert is easy enough for a beginning baker to make and serve with pride.
Author: Sheila Lukins
Any leftovers are great added to the Tuscan Rice Salad or for sandwiches.
Herb-and-bread-crumb coatings are classic on rack of lamb, but leaving out the crumbs lightens the dish. Get the recipe.
Author: Shelley Wiseman
This Sweet-Potato Cobbler recipe was common at Juneteenth celebrations years ago but is now seldom seen.
Author: Nathan Jean Whitaker Sanders
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An easy Lettuce Soup recipe. This soup is a great way to use lettuce's outer leaves and ribs, which usually go to waste. Any kind of potato and any salad greens, including lettuce, arugula, spinach, and...
This classic pulled pork is the ultimate holiday weekend grilling project.
Author: Ruth Cousineau
An easy Grilled Halibut recipe with Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette
You won't even need a fork for this no-fuss supper. Include some top-of-the line potato chips and mixed pickled vegetables on the menu, and have ice cream bars for dessert.
This recipe has all the makings for your new favorite classic fish sandwich: Crispy fried white flounder fillets enveloped in two thick slices of white bread, piled high with iceberg lettuce, pickles,...
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Editor's note: Chef, nutritionist, and cooking teacher Lourdes Castro shared this recipe from her cookbook, Latin Grilling. It's part of a festive Cuban party menu she created for Epicurious and a great...
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This well-seasoned butter will douse each ear of corn with flavor as it melts.
Author: Chris Morocco
Whether you spell it kefta or köfte or kufte or some other variation, you can find versions of these lamb or beef meatballs throughout the Middle East. The seasoning mixture here is simple, with spices...
Author: Kristin Donnelly
What sets Cuban-style pork apart is the use of mojo criollo, a highly seasoned marinade made up of tangy citrus juice, vast amounts of garlic, cumin, and oregano.
Author: Lourdes Castro
A longtime favorite of my family. We don't have an outdoor summer gathering without this and Hellmann's Original Potato Salad. Can't go wrong with these delicious recipes. FYI: because of the mayo content,...
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Whether used as a marinade or as a sauce, a versatile chimichurri complements most any grilled fish, chicken, or meat.
No cookout in the South is complete without baked beans. This is a simple recipe that combines sweet and smoky ingredients for a thick, rich, and perfect side dish.
Author: Frank Thomas
This North Carolina Pulled Pork recipe and introductory text below are from The Barbecue! Bible 10th Anniversary Edition.
Author: Steven Raichlen
Another classic combination, this dish makes people think you went to a lot of trouble. Actually it's quite simple. Any shape of pasta works, but I prefer a small noodle such as shells or bowties. Despite...
Author: Mitchell Davis
This classic refreshing salad pairs perfectly with grilled lamb .
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My love for okra began as a child and continues to border on just this side of insanity. I love okra. As a young boy, I would smuggle a brown bag full of fried okra into the movies as my better-than-popcorn...
Author: Alexander Smalls
Twelve hours is the optimal time for brining the chops, so plan on making the brine and marinating the chops the night before you intend to grill them. Once brined, they can be refrigerated for several...
Author: Jody Adams
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Crab cakes are so popular in Baltimore, they're even sold at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Use lettuce instead of a bun, and serve with a squeeze of lemon.
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An easy Curried Chicken Salad recipe
Author: Amelia Saltsman
An easy Asian Barbecue Sauce recipe.
Serve with: Steamed new potatoes and mixed green salad with a citrus vinaigrette. Dessert: A lemon tart from the bakery.
Toss the classic combination of ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil with pasta shells for a dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes.
Author: Sue Li
Za'atar, the Middle Eastern spice mixture is so delicious we suggest doubling the recipe and using the extra for a snack: Dunk some bread (such as pita) in flavorful olive oil and then in the za'atar.
An easy Mango Salad recipe
Why you'll make it: Because it's tuna done differently, and a spicy Asian take on kebabs.
Author: Molly Stevens
Aguas frescas, water-based fruit drinks, are a cool way to make your fresh fruit go further. Try this recipe with watermelon, mango, or whatever you have.
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