Summer Recipes
Light, cold, and refreshing: lemon recipes that make summer heat bearable, from a watermelon lemon slush and a strawberry lemon refresher to lemon butter corn on the cob straight off the grill.
Batch drinks by the pitcher and keep them cold for gatherings, and use the backyard BBQ roundup to plan a full menu.
Guides to go with these recipes
Questions about summer recipes
What is the best way to keep a drink cold without watering it down?
Freeze some of the drink itself into ice cubes, or chill the pitcher first and add ice only to the glasses.
Can I make a big batch of lemonade ahead?
Yes. Mix the juice and syrup base and keep it in the fridge for a day or two. Add ice and sparkling water when serving.
What summer dishes work without turning on the oven?
No-cook and no-bake recipes, cold soups, salads, and slushes all keep the kitchen cool.
