This summer, fill your salad bowls with everything from creamy macaroni to pesto-dressed fusilli or corn and edamame-laced orecchiette.

Salty hunks of grilled halloumi lend heft to these veggie-packed kebabs.

This versatile recipe comes together in minutes. (To make it even easier, you can sub in a store-bought spice mix, such as garam masala, shawarma seasoning or ras el hanout for the toasted spices). Stuff the sizzling kebabs into pitas with roasted veg; serve alongside dal, naan and kachumber; tuck into lettuce wraps; or make mini versions for cocktail hour.

From hot honey shrimp to grilled pizzas, there’s something about cooking and eating outdoors that makes everything taste better.