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Our 14 Favorite Picnic-Ready Recipes

With summer days on the wane, there’s never been a better time for a picnic. Now, you just need to decide what to pack in your bag, cooler, or basket. We’ve compiled a list of our top 14 most picnic-friendly recipes, whether you’re hitting the beach, park, or other outdoor venue. What makes these dishes especially good to spread out on a blanket and enjoy al fresco? Well, they’re sturdy enough to withstand travel and downtime, easy to share between friends, and taste as good at room temperature as they do warm—if not better. From easy dips to pair with chips and crudité to substantial sandwiches and refreshing salads, here are some go-to recipes to bring to your next picnic.

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1. Peach & Tomato Salad With Fish Sauce Vinaigrette

This salad is pretty much as simple as it gets. Making the flavorful, punchy vinaigrette in a jar means it’s easy to travel with—just pack your salad fixings in a separate container, and combine the two elements once you’ve found your picnic spot.

Our 52 Best Vegetarian Recipes of All Time

Whether you’re cracking open a can of chickpeas or fawning over your farmer’s market haul, one thing remains true: It takes very little effort to pack flavor into a vegetarian meal. The only stumbling block to adding more vegetables to your weekly rout…

With that in mind, we’ve gathered our 52 best vegetarian breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert recipes of all time—perfect for consulting when you’re stuck on what to make for Meatless Monday or need new inspiration for your meal planning. Add these to your rotation for vegetable-forward joy.

Our 11 Best Cointreau Cocktails

Cointreau: Margaritas and cosmopolitans wouldn’t be the same without it. But what exactly is this aromatic, transparent liqueur—and how does it vary from similar products, like triple sec and Grand Marnier?

While triple sec is a generic term used to d…

While triple sec is a generic term used to describe any orange-flavored liqueur, Cointreau refers to a specific brand of especially high-quality triple sec that’s particularly strong—40 percent alcohol by volume, to be exact. Grand Marnier, meanwhile, is also a specific brand of orange liqueur, but it consists of triple sec blended with cognac, which gives it an amber color.

Our Community’s 10 Favorite Recipes in July

With July came the arrival of summer favorites like tomatoes, corn, summer squash, and stone fruits—and our community couldn’t get enough. Almost all of last month’s most popular recipes highlighted the season’s bounty, from a no-cook tomato and peach salad to a simple BLT with avocado. Alongside produce-heavy recipes, we saw grilled proteins (think: a Porterhouse steak or whole, spatchcocked chicken) and refreshing cocktails from Resident Harper Fendler. It’s also worth calling out that July was a big month for Bake It Up a Notch, our show hosted by Resident Erin Jeanne McDowell: In one of her recent videos, Erin showed us how to make three kinds of cobbler, including a savory variation. Needless to say, the recipes were a hit—to find them (along with many others), see the whole list below.

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1. Deep-Dish Berry Cobbler Pie

This hybrid dessert from Erin Jeanne McDowell highlights the best elements of both pie (a flaky, buttery crust on the bottom) and cobbler (a tender, fluffy biscuit topping). And, if you thought it couldn't sound any better, it features a filling packed with your favorite summer berries.

22 Essential Eric Kim Recipes

You might know him from his New York Times cooking column or the videos he hosts on YouTube, but before that, Eric Kim was an editor right here at Food52—and, during his tenure, he created a lot of recipes, many of which remain community favorites to t…

You might know him from his New York Times cooking column or the videos he hosts on YouTube, but before that, Eric Kim was an editor right here at Food52—and, during his tenure, he created a lot of recipes, many of which remain community favorites to this day. From his column, Table for One, to his simple, streamlined takes on desserts like cheesecake and ice cream, you really can’t go wrong. But, if you’re looking for a place to start, we’ve got you covered. Here are 22 of Eric’s most popular and highly rated recipes.

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1. Miso-Eggplant Spaghetti

Tossing spaghetti with roasted eggplant and caramelized miso results in this quick, satisfying meal your weeknights need. Says Eric: “If ever there were a dish you'd want to eat on repeat, then this umami-packed eggplant spaghetti must be it.”

Our 52 Most Popular Pasta Recipes

The best thing about pasta is you probably already have some. Whether it’s freshly rolled cavatelli (briefly) staying in your fridge or the shelves of dried penne lining your doomsday bunker, it’s something we can’t help but stock up on. And if it’s not already in your cupboard, a more than adequate version is likely sold at your nearest gas station, corner store, and definitely wherever you buy groceries. Of course, pasta’s ability stretches beyond its availability: it’s delicious, quick to make, and looks great covered in Parmesan. While this isn’t news to anyone, it’s always worth repeating: Pasta is good, you should make it.

Our community members know this already—just look at pasta’s significant representation among our most popular recipes of all time. However, when you do take this advice, it’s best to have a recipe you’re excited about making. Here are our 52 best pasta recipes of all time, ranked by popularity.

11 New Recipes Our Community Loved in June

While May’s top recipes were all about enjoying those final days of spring, June’s are decidedly more summery. Burgers were a major winner over the past month (no surprise—it was just Burger Week), as were other grill-ready mains, from steak to cabbage…

While May’s top recipes were all about enjoying those final days of spring, June’s are decidedly more summery. Burgers were a major winner over the past month (no surprise—it was just Burger Week), as were other grill-ready mains, from steak to cabbage. It was a big month for our Residents, too. Cocktail expert Harper Fendler and rancher Mary Heffernan of Five Marys both joined the crew, sharing their recipes for perfect Manhattans and bacon marmalade-topped burgers, respectively.

In no particular order, here are 11 of June’s most popular recipes.

52 Essential Genius Recipes for Beginners & Busy Cooks

Fifteen-minute dinners from the pantry. Shakshuka and ragú you can make ahead to take the angst out of having friends over. Shortcut recipes filled with things you don’t have to do, like babysit beans, slow-scramble eggs, peel squash, or knead bread do…

Fifteen-minute dinners from the pantry. Shakshuka and ragú you can make ahead to take the angst out of having friends over. Shortcut recipes filled with things you don’t have to do, like babysit beans, slow-scramble eggs, peel squash, or knead bread dough.

These are the sorts of Genius recipes that welcome beginners and soothe busy cooks. Below are 52 essentials, broken down by needs from speedy workday breakfasts to no-special-equipment desserts (there are loads more like them in the Simply Genius cookbook, with extra riffs, how-to photos and illustrations, and tips for fixing the oopses). Share with graduates, newlyweds, weary new parents, and all those in your life who could benefit from such magical intel—then tuck them into your back pocket, too.

9 No-Bake Summer Desserts for When It’s Too Hot to Turn on the Oven

We’re nearing that point in the summer where we simply do not, under any circumstances, want to turn on our ovens. But that doesn’t mean we don’t want dessert. There’s always ice cream, of course, but what about cookies, pies, and tarts? Here, we’ve ga…

We’re nearing that point in the summer where we simply do not, under any circumstances, want to turn on our ovens. But that doesn’t mean we don’t want dessert. There’s always ice cream, of course, but what about cookies, pies, and tarts? Here, we’ve gathered our favorite dessert recipes to inspire your summer “baking” projects, none of which require you to turn on the oven. And in case you’re wondering: Yes, there are a lot of cheesecakes on this list (it’s a dessert that adapts particularly well to no-bake methods!), but you’ll also find cookies and bars to round out the selection.

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1. No-Bake Lime Cheesecake

“I’ve never been a huge fan of Key lime pie (too sour, too sweet), which is where this no-bake cheesecake swoops in to save the day,” says recipe developer Eric Kim. It’s creamier, lighter, and softer than your typical baked cheesecake, meaning it’s a perfect dessert for the season.

Our 9 Best Test-Kitchen Approved Coffee Desserts

Individually, a good cup of coffee or an enjoyable dessert is already capable of dulling the sorrow of an otherwise forgettable meal. However, when put together into a single dish, these two can transform even the most average of meals into something truly memorable. In honor of this beautiful marriage between caffeine and sugar, we gathered our nine best coffee desserts, including ice creams, cakes, and pies.

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1. Irish Coffee Cupcakes

“These inventive Irish coffee cupcakes are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth,” writes former Food52 recipe tester Stephanie Bourgeois. “The frosting is made with a healthy dose of Irish cream, and the cupcakes are brushed with whiskey after baking. Forget St. Patrick's Day, they'd be delicious any day of the year.”

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1. Peach & Tomato Salad With Fish Sauce Vinaigrette

Sabre Bistrot Vintage Finish Rice Spoon $38–$43

Hellerware Melamine Dinnerware $60–$180

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1. Deep-Dish Berry Cobbler Pie

CrushGrind Billund Salt & Pepper Grinder $44.99

Sabre Bistrot Vintage Finish Flatware $68–$400

Serax Fish & Fish Bottle by Paola Navone $50–$54

1. Miso-Eggplant Spaghetti

Le Creuset Heritage Stoneware Pie Dish $56

OXO Good Grips Cookie Scoop (Set of 3) $47.97

Magnetic Retro Kitchen Timer $24.95–$34.95

1. No-Bake Lime Cheesecake

Peugeot Kronos Coffee Grinder $125

Bamboo 7-Piece Nested Mixing Bowl Set $60

1. Irish Coffee Cupcakes