Here are three simple summer dishes sure to please, whether you're planning for a potluck, company or a quiet meal at home.

Nothing helps you beat the heat like a crisp, cool cocktail. Here are some great recipes with unexpected ingredients and unique flavor pairings.

Grilling a perfect steak: It's kind of the unicorn of the grill and outdoor cooking world. Go online, and you'll find no shortage of methods and tips; seasoning blends and marinades; grill type, meat cut and temperature tricks; even magical incantations.

Wanna know a secret? A perfect steak is not that complicated at all, in fact, it's one of the easiest things you can learn to grill. Here are three simple rules to have you grilling steaks like the pros.

If you think about it, almost any summer fruit works in pie: berries, stone fruit — even grapes and fragrant melon — so long as the fruit has had a chance to ripen. Fully ripened, the fruit has that rare balance of sweet-tart notes to create an ideal harmony of flavors. Continue reading for recipes and tips…

Everything you need to know about summer tomatoes, plus tips for using and six recipes (savory galette, chilled soup, marinated tomato salad, simple tomato sauce and more!).

Along with ice cream and barbecue, gazpacho ranks right up there as one of the classic dishes of summer. And not without reason. A refreshing blend of fresh fruit and vegetables, the simple dish is generally thickened with bread and flavored with no shortage of garlic. And it’s almost always served chilled, perfect on a particularly hot day.

Here's the story of its origin, along with 4 simple recipes….

It doesn't take long to make hummus from scratch, and it always tastes better than what you get in store. Here are six recipes that you can make in 20 minutes or less.

Simple, sweet and delicious! Complement your bread-making obsession with simple summer jam recipes and tips, courtesy of Laura Ann Masura, of Laura Ann’s Jams. Oh, and did I mention jams go well in cocktails?!? She includes a strawberry vanilla margarita recipe, too! Check out my latest piece in Shondaland.

Summer is just around the corner, and for many of us, this is the season for outdoor cooking. Perhaps you cook frequently and are looking for tips to up your grilling and barbecue game. Maybe you feel a bit rusty and are searching for a quick refresher. Or perhaps you’re new to fire cooking and have more introductory questions: What should I look for in a grill? Gas or charcoal? How do I keep my food from sticking? And who do I trust?

I recently consulted with three grilling and barbecue pros — Steven Raichlen, Meathead Goldwyn and Jamie Purviance — bona fide experts who have spent years honing their craft, to get their thoughts on the best way to grill. Check out their tips here.

Fixing a weeknight dinner: It’s stressful. Many of us are juggling work, a significant other, perhaps kids or pets. It’s enough to crave a glass of wine just to help you manage your time after a long and exhausting day. But cooking after work doesn't have to be stressful. I share five recipes — weekly staples of mine — that come together quickly using just a handful of ingredients. Don’t have a particular item? I offer substitutions. So relax, and let’s put dinner on the table.