Aside from my little micro-climate pocket of perpetually foggy San Francisco, August is blazing sunshine, sweaty days, and warm nights everywhere. This calls for quick, simple meals that allow you time to just chill out, preferably in the shade with an icy cold drink in hand. The abundance of fresh, peak seasonal produce like corn, tomatoes, green beans, zucchini, berries, stone fruit, and watermelon makes it virtually effortless to whip up meals and desserts jam-packed with flavors and textures. We’ve rounded up our the best summer recipes that take full advantage of everything the season has to offer, from cool one-bowl wonders, like our spicy Korean noodles and Italian-American pasta salad, to smoke-kissed grilled chicken Caesar and grilled whole fish tacos, and even updated retro icebox cakes. Kick back with one of these summer recipes that are guaranteed to keep those relaxing vibes going long past Labor Day.
