As the days grow longer and the sun shines brighter, summer invites us to savor fresh seasonal flavors, embrace outdoor gatherings, and find delicious ways to cool down. Here at TABLE, we’ve gathered the ultimate collection of recipes, tips, and guides to help you make the most of the season. Follow along to mix up innovative salads bursting with vibrant produce, put together no-cook meals that beat the heat, take in expert grilling advice for your cookouts, and learn to mix refreshing sips both boozy and booze-free. Prepare to elevate every aspect of your summer dining and entertaining as well as discover everything you need for a truly unforgettable season.
The Ultimate Guide to Summer
11 Summer Salads to Freshen Up Your Table
We here at TABLE believe that all salads should go beyond the basics of lettuce and dressing. These summer salad recipes are full of seasonal ingredients that make eating healthy a breeze. Some of our recipe additions include spiral-cut zucchini, peaches, papaya, shishito peppers, corn on the cob, blueberries, kale, and citrus.
Get Peachy this Summer with these 16 Peach-Based Recipes
Sweet and juicy peaches are one of our favorite summer fruits. Put your next basket of peaches to good use with 16 recipes that range from savory dinners to delectable desserts. Whether you’re looking for a salad, cocktail, pie, pizza, appetizer, or main dish, we’ve got you covered.
7 No-Cook Recipes for Hot Summer Days
We feel your pain when it’s hot outside and the last thing you want to do is turn the oven on. Thankfully, we have simple, no-cook recipes that turn the heat down while also refreshing your palate. Plus, these recipes go beyond just salads to feature veggie rolls, salmon, sandwiches, and smoothie bowls.
Cheryl Alters Jamison’s Summer Berry Recipes
We can’t forget about the little gems that brighten summer in shades of red, blue, and purple. Summer berries get the award-winning James Beard Chef treatment from Cheryl Alters Jamison. Try her recipes for Grilled Chicken Breasts with Blackberry-Herb Sauce, Mixed Berry Stuffed French Toast, and Pinwheel Strawberry Biscuit Pie.
6 Homemade Popsicles for Summer
Everyone needs to cool down when temperatures ar reaching upwards of 90 degrees and not a cloud is in the sky. Skip the store bought popsicles this year and refresh yourself the homemade way. We have a variety available from fruity types to sweet and creamy.
Tips for Grilling
Where to Buy the Best Cookout Meats for Grilling
In case you can’t make the trip to your local deli or butcher, there are plenty of options online to get the highest quality at the best price. We’ve gathered a list of vendors who carry hot dogs, sausages, burgers, steaks, chicken wings, and even fresh salmon for all your cookout needs.
Burger Grilling Tips
Get that perfect grill every time with these tips from Chef Kevin Hermann. He covers all from choosing your meat to rolling out your patties and beyond.
How to Grill Corn and Fresh Vegetables
Instead of boiling your corn or veggies, add them to your grill for a bit of smokiness and a crispy crunch. Chef Kevin Hermann even has a tip about adding lemon to your veggies that’ll change your grilling game.
Tomahawk Steak Grilling Tips
Cooking steaks on the grill can make it tricky to get the right temperature, especially with a large tomahawk steak. But, these grilling tips break down the process, making sure your sear time and rest time line up with your desired doneness.
Skewered Meat and Veggies Grilling Tips
Skewers are the best way to serve a variety of meats and veggies in a simple and appealing way. We’ll teach you what you need to do to prepare the skewers ahead of time and how to get that beautiful char on the outside, all the way down the skewer ingredients.
The Do’s and Don’ts of Summer Wines
Champagne, mimosas, spritzes…they all just feel right during the summertimes and cannot exist without wine. Sipping a glass of wine in the summer can be ultra-relaxing. But, there are a few tips you’ll want to stick to so you have the best glass possible. Adam Knoerzer presents us with his do’s and don’ts when it comes to this time of year.
5 Boozy Spritz Recipes for the Summer
Spritzes are the drink of the summer for their bubbly nature and light sweetness. They’re refreshing in the hot sun and even leave plenty of room for experimentation. Check out our recipes for new variations like a Hibiscus and Mint Spritz, Faux-Ca Cola Spritz, and Absinthe Spritz.
Non-Alcoholic Spritz Tips for a Booze-Free Euro Summer
Not into the booze? That’s okay! You can still have a spritzy summer too! We go through the main subjects you need to consider while mixing up your own non-alcoholic spritz. Learn all about choosing NA wines, creating an aperitif, and so much more.
Watermelon Decorations for a Cute Summer Vibe
Watermelon picnic-ware is just what you need to perfect your summer meal. It’s bright, colorful plus appealing to kids and adults alike. We even include a few recipes for Watermelon Sandwiches, Watermelon Salad, and a Watermelon No-Jito Mocktail to make use of your purchase.
Story by Kylie Thomas
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