When the sweet corn starts coming in, that's when you know summer has well and truly arrived. Those ears are so fresh and sweet that you can taste the sunshine in each bite. Add a pat of butter, and there's no resisting. How do you like your sweet corn? More

In summer, the best dishes are often those that take advantage of ripe seasonal produce while requiring little fuss in the kitchen. Broiled tomatoes fit the bill, and they're equally delicious alongside eggs at breakfast, between slices of bread at lunch, or as a side at dinner. More

The summer has been a hot one for many folks and my day job keeps me busy and running around at a pretty fast pace. Although eating is a necessity, I never really feel like doing so and sometimes I quickly regret it when I do, since I'm so hot and toasty. To keep my body fueled and my stomach from churning I've been turning to one simple combination. More

It's safe to say that the phrase "there's always more where that came from" was invented specifically for summer zucchini. Starting late-June, the zucchini starts rolling in from gardens and farm stands, and it won't stop until first frost (if then!). Are you ready for the zucchini season? More

Gazpacho was invented for days like these. The hot, humid days of summer when the very idea of setting a pot over a burner has us reaching for another glass of lemonade. There are a million and one versions of gazpacho out there, all equally easy to whip up in a blender and all equally perfect for a hazy summer night. Here's our most basic, simple recipe to get you started. More

Maybe it's the fact that this recipe combines two of my favorite things into a single dessert, or maybe it's the play on words, but no matter how you look at it, these "pies 'n' cream sandwiches" are just about the cutest thing ever and have 4th of July picnic written all over them. More

Lazy summer afternoons call for lazy summer brews — the kind you can sip for hours while laying in a hammock and still feel pleasantly buzzed. This Every Day IPA, a new low-alcohol session ale from Founders Brewing Company, is just such a beer. More

I believe in the power of a good pickle. Toss baby greens with a bit of crumbled cheese and a slices of pickled beet and call it dinner. Drizzle olive oil over pickled cauliflower and it becomes a quick appetizer for guests. Nuzzle a couple of dilly beans alongside your hot dog instead of relish for a crunchy pucker. Truly, there isn't much that a pickle can't do to jazz up or round out a meal. More

Seafood salads served in avocado halves always used to remind me of 1960s kitsch food, the sort of thing you might see photographed in garish colors in a thrift store magazine. That was until I realized why this retro combination was so popular with the ladies who lunched fifty years ago: it is very, very good. More

A good drink dispenser (see some favorites here) is helpful at summer cookouts — it keeps lemonade or boozy beverages cold and makes it easy for guests to serve themselves without the need to constantly refill smaller pitchers. But beverage dispensers often aren't cheap, and honestly, I don't have room for such a bulky thing in my kitchen. This is why this idea is so brilliant — make a drink keg out of a watermelon! More