Summer Recipes

Bubbles & Bites: A Summer of Tapas with Segura Viudas Cava

Bubbles & Bites: A Summer of Tapas with Segura Viudas Cava

Bring a touch of Spanish glamour to your next gathering with Segura Viudas Brut Cava—an effortlessly chic sparkling wine that’s as perfect for casual tapas as it is for elegant celebrations.

Barbecuing tips: Seven must-know tricks for the beginner griller

Barbecuing tips: Seven must-know tricks for the beginner griller

Want to rock the charcoal this summer? Brush up on all things barbecue with our seven must-know tips and tricks for any beginner grill fan

Steak grilling tips and tricks, plus how to make a restaurant-style cross-hatch

Steak grilling tips and tricks, plus how to make a restaurant-style cross-hatch

A cottage feast for friends and family

A cottage feast for friends and family

The best thing about summer entertaining? It's totally causal. Invite friends to stop by for drinks and a generous helping of fun and good eats

Cocktail recipe: Blue moon over Barcelona

Cocktail recipe: Blue moon over Barcelona

Five o'clocktail: Impress your guests with a summer cocktail dessert recipe by Cava restaurant's master chef, Christopher McDonald

How to throw a perfect evening garden party

How to throw a perfect evening garden party

A step-by-step game plan and delectable menu for a perfect summer soiree

Grilling tips: How to perfect chicken on the barbecue

Grilling tips: How to perfect chicken on the barbecue

Five easy steps to making perfectly grilled chicken

How to make an easy gourmet vinaigrette

How to make an easy gourmet vinaigrette

10-minute gourmet: Three variations of this basic dressing that goes great with greens – and four more ways to use it!

Three healthy spinach recipes

Three healthy spinach recipes

Make use of this in season produce with a healthy spinach dip, a delicious poached egg recipe, and a spinach sauté made three ways

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Sandwiches! Sundaes! Jello shots! Plus the lowdown on the female desire pill, women who hit major life milestones at 50 and guest editor Meredith Shaw's all-Canadian summer lookbook.

Sweet pepper recipes: Three summer fresh dishes

Sweet pepper recipes: Three summer fresh dishes

Make use of this in season produce with a pepper and zucchini pasta, roasted tomato salsa, and a chorizo hash

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Raspberry recipes: Three ways to use summer berries

Raspberry recipes: Three ways to use summer berries

Make use of this in season produce with French toast, freezer jam, and a red wine ice cream crumble

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Green bean recipes: Three summer fresh ideas

Green bean recipes: Three summer fresh ideas

Make use of this in season produce with a ginger and mushroom soup, a dilled pickled side dish, and green beans with pancetta

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Watermelon recipes: Three refreshing summery ideas

Watermelon recipes: Three refreshing summery ideas

Make use of this in season produce with a ginger limeade, a tomato and feta salad, and a granita dessert

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A chic summer buffet menu: Five recipes

A chic summer buffet menu: Five recipes

A crowd-pleasing menu for your warm weather gathering – and a prep plan that will make hosting it a cinch

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