When the weather warms up, it's only natural to want to spend less time in the kitchen. Whether you're eating in the backyard, having a picnic on the lawn, or just gathering around the dining room ...

When it’s too hot to cook, these summer dinner recipes are perfect. From no-cook meals and refreshing salads to quick lunches and picnic-ready dishes, they’re ideal for busy families who want tasty ...

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These simple suppers are just right for busy summer nights when you want to spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the rest of the season. These recipes are a breeze to make, but they ...

Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day celebrations are about easy summer dinners, fun and the people you are blessed to spend time with. Celebrating shouldn't involve wasting away in the kitchen ...

Seasonal produce and fresh ingredients are a must when it comes to summer weeknight dinners. Tomatoes are a fixture for many when the heat sets in. Lynne Sladky / AP Summer marks the perfect time for ...

Whether you need a no-cook meal for a hot day or a must-try recipe using summer produce, you'll find your favorite summer dinner ideas here! When summer hits at my house, the kiddos are always buzzing ...

Crab cakes, chilled cucumber-spinach soup and a light melon granita are the ideal antidote for sultry evenings, David Tanis writes. By David Tanis I should mention at the outset a few things about ...

We are hitting peak corn, and my love of this singular summer ingredient means I want to use it in all my cooking, going far beyond eating it straight off the cob. So, without further ado, here’s my ...

Bountiful meals for the most bountiful time of year. Armando Rafael for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Cyd Raftus McDowell. It’s not really summer until you have too much zucchini, spilling out of ...

As we inch into a new school year, and look forward to fall colors and football, it's not a bad idea to squeeze in a few last meals cooked on the grill and served al fresco. The nights are finally ...