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Ten June Favorites
Our special grilling issue is packed with great summer recipes, but these ten are at the top of our list.
Chocolate Treats
Diary of a Foodie: The Taste of Simplicity
Preview this episode on Vietnamese cuisine, then try making clay pot pork, fish rolls, and coffee custard.
The Recipe: Georgian Cheese Bread
One of our cooks presents her take on this crusty, pizzalike bread encasing velvety cheese.
Think Pink: Seasonal Rhubarb Recipes
Take this underappreciated vegetable beyond pie—and even into the savory realm—with our recipes.
Freezer-Friendly Favorites
Make these recipes ahead and freeze them for later: You’ll always have a delicious meal on hand.
Web-Exclusive Recipes
Ziti with Poblanos and Chipotle Sauce
If the famed Italian-American noodle took a trip to the Southwest, it might come back looking a little like this. With a creamy sauce and a duo of chiles, this pasta is packed with flavor.
Chicken Salad with Grapes and Walnuts
Feeling burnt-out on the same old chicken salad from the corner deli? We were, too, until our love was rekindled by this lively version, studded with crunchy walnuts, plump grapes, and little beads of salty capers.
Smoke-Roasted Oregano-Rubbed Leg of Lamb with Sweet and Hot Apricots
Lamb has enough intrinsic flavor to match not only the smokiness that results from being cooked over a smoldering fire but also bold spice mixtures like the lemony oregano paste and spicy apricot relish we use here. If you have any relish left over, it’s also great with chicken, pork, or even just plain rice.
Seared Calamari with Basil
From the delicate calamari to the crunchy celery and crisp greens, this salad is a mélange of wonderful textures. Make sure to use the freshest calamari you can find, and cook it quickly over the hot griddle to keep it as tender as possible.
Oven-Baked Pizza with Caramelized Onions, Gorgonzola, and Walnuts
This indoor adaption of our grilled pizza is topped with ingredients that have a natural affinity for one another: sweet, caramelized onions, toasted walnuts, and tart Gorgonzola.
Fudgy Coffee Brownies
An old favorite gets even better when you add this unusual dessert to your recipe repertoire.
“Nutella”
You might not realize how simple it is to make the classic hazelnut-and-chocolate spread at home. This version has a more nuanced flavor than the store-bought stuff, with a softer texture. It stores really well—you don’t even need to refrigerate it—so don’t be afraid to make a big batch.
Regional Specialties
Ecuadoran Potato Cakes with Peanut Sauce
Wait until you try these llapingachos. The name may be hard to pronounce, but these mashed-potato patties from the mountains of Ecuador have a crisp exterior and a warm, cheese-laced pillowy middle that might be better served by a word that’s much easier to say: perfecto.
Okra Cornmeal Fritters
When you put okra and cornmeal—two icons of the southern table—together in a hot greased skillet, magic happens, especially when you’ve tossed in a little crisp bacon for good measure.
Vietnamese Chicken Sandwich (Banh Mi)
In Vietnam’s favorite sandwich, a warm, crusty baguette lends its Continental pedigree to an Asian mix of rich meats and crisp vegetables.
Provençal Fish Soup
Your eyes aren’t playing tricks on you: Yes, after simmering the fish with aromatics, wine, and tomatoes, we advise you to force every last bit through a food mill—heads, tails, bones, and all—for an incredibly lush soup, tasting of a beautiful union between land and sea.
