Cuisine at home

Whether you’re looking for approachable dinner options, unique entertaining ideas, or how-to help, Cuisine at home packs each issue with expert culinary advice and original test kitchen-approved recipes, all aimed at teaching and inspiring you in the kitchen so you can creatively cook with confidence, every time.

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Cuisine at home

Melons • Make room in your kitchen for as many melons as you can to create these seasonal dishes When buying cantaloupe or honeydew-type melons, your nose is the best indicator of the flavor that lies inside. They should have a strong, sweet smell and be firm to the touch. Watermelons rely on large amounts of sunshine and patience on the vine to develop their sugars. Look for melons with a flat, pale-yellow patch on one side (where they were sitting on the ground while growing). A melon that feels heavy for its size means it’s packed with juice.

Bright & Bold SUMMER SUPPER • Infused with marinated flavor and paired with a vibrant side, this meal will quickly become a weeknight dinner staple

Crisp & Hearty • Try these souped-up salads for filling and flavorful additions to your go-to lunch and dinner plans

Fresh FARE • This dinner for two features classic summertime recipes that you’ll want to cook up all season long

Herbs • Garden-fresh dill, parsley, tarragon, mint, and chives take center stage in this flavorful fare

Potluck SALADS • Summertime is potluck time. Most of us grew up with backyard cookouts and family reunions featuring plenty of Pyrex dishes brimming with homemade sides and salads just waiting to be piled onto paper plates. Even now, a bite of potato salad transports us back to summers past. And while those hearty dishes will always hold a special place in our palates, we’re packing our potlucks with even more flavor these days. Using fresh ingredients and bold flavors, we’re taking the classic spread up a notch with these simple and delicious salads and sides.

Low- & No-Cook DISHES • There's no need to heat up your kitchen thanks to these easy recipes that cut down on cooking time

A FULL MENU ON THE GRILL • Fire it up or find your favorite grill pan for a starter, sides, entrée, and dessert seared with those signature grill marks that mean it’s gonna be good

Cool & Creamy NO-BAKE DESSERTS • Summer means lazy days and laid-back dinners ending with a sweet treat, and no oven is required for these no-bake goodies. So, chill out and make some room in the fridge; you will be enjoying these special sweets all season long.

JAM SESSION • Making homemade jams is a way to hold summer in a jar. Our seasonal, any-fruit jams are fast and simple and don’t require any special equipment or ingredients, and they taste delicious when incorporated into these jam-filled creations.

TOMATO TIME • We love a good tomato pie, and while the recipe is simple, a few essential techniques are vital to achieving a perfect slice

Peaches • The heat of summer brings with it the first crates of deliciously ripe peaches that are dying to find their way into these enticing treats

Frozen & FRUITY • Serve up some seriously refreshing sips this summer with these sweet favorites

Let’s CHILL • Cool down with this tangy and refreshing summertime treat

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