Food & Drink

Vegetable Avocado Salsa and Margaritas: Carrots, sweet bell peppers, raw corn and diced avocado are added to the simple tomato salsa. (Maura McEvoy/TCA)
Recipes

Vegetable Avocado Salsa and Margaritas

A splendid summer pairing

By Diane Rossen Worthington | August 5, 2026
Dip into summer with these easy picnic dip recipes. (JeanMarie Brownson/TCA)
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Perfect Picnic Dip Recipes

Homemade dips turn a picnic into an encore-worthy meal

By JeanMarie Brownson | July 29, 2026
Ideal for a small gathering, this summer spring rolls dish is made for four guests to assemble two or three rolls each. (JeanMarie Brownson/TCA)
Recipes

Spring Rolls with Beef and Shrimp

The perfect antidote to a hot day

By JeanMarie Brownson | July 22, 2026
Learn the secret to making the perfect mai tai cocktail, one of the most beloved tiki drinks. (Alex Lepe/TCA)
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Classic Mai Tai

The iconic tropical cocktail for summer

By Kristina Razon, TheKitchn.com | July 15, 2026
With bacon, chorizo and three peppers, breakfast tostadas make a hearty start to a fun-filled day, on vacation or any time of year.
Recipes

Vacation Breakfast Tostadas

These tostadas kick off a beach day – or any day

By JeanMarie Brownson | July 8, 2026
This recipe takes classic egg salad up a notch, with a bit of celery, herbs, and Dijon mustard. It’s a great way to add the healthy egg to your menu.
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An Even Better Classic Egg Salad

Elevate the basic with a bit of crunch, herbs, and more

By Christine Gallary, TheKitchn.com | July 2, 2026
This sponge cake is as light as a summer breeze. (Nicole Wolf/TCA)
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Summer Sponge Cake

A light summer dessert

By Amelia Rampe, TheKitchn.com | June 26, 2026
air fryer corn on the cob with butter, salt, and pepper
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Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

Tender-crisp kernels, some browned kernels, and lightly charred edges

By Kelli Foster, TheKitchn.com | June 24, 2026
Ice cream cone held high at the beach, for an article on ice cream scoop shops
Food Finds

Ice Cream Scoop Shops for Your Summer

Regional frozen treats worth a trip – or they’ll ship!

By Annie Tobey | June 24, 2026
I like to accompany this citrus pound cake with fresh berries or fresh fruit salad and a dollop of lemon curd,, writes Diane Rossen Worthington. (Noel Barnhurst/TCA)
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Citrus Pound Cake

A family tradition for brunch or afternoon tea

By Diane Rossen Worthington | June 17, 2026

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