summer recipes

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Weekend Project

We share a recipe from an expert and allow them to share the best tips and tricks for a home cook or bartender to get it done.

Weekend Project: Home Cooking and Cocktails Made Easy

Well-Stirred

Recommendations for the best liquor and cocktails out there, and the stories of the people behind it.

Well-Stirred: Recommending the Best Liquors & Cocktails Out There

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Drink

Find the best spots daily to eat and drink in hipster neighborhoods. Hit the roof, drink a beer and eat delicious at top-tier restaurants. Plan your nightlife adventure with maps and reviews of unknown micro-brews, rooftop parties, and independent drink.

Best Restaurants & Bars - Places to Eat & Drink - Thrillist

Drinks have long been subjects of art, from the chalices of wine in Dutch still life, to the silkscreens of Coca-Cola bottles designed by Andy Warhol.

This Vibrant Limoncello Recipe Is Straight Out of a Painting

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Keizo Shimamoto marks the seasons with noodles.

Cool Down with Hiyashi-Chuka, aka Chilled Ramen Noodles

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When we think of places with distinct coffee cultures, countries like Italy, Ethiopia, or Columbia often come to mind.

Why We Can’t Stop Shaking Our Espresso

You don’t need an ice cream maker to enjoy one of summer’s greatest treasures: delicious, silky sorbet.

All You Need Is a Blender for This Refreshing Watermelon Sorbet

Sea Worthy

Welcome to Sea Worthy, Thrillist’s dedicated spot for seafood in all its forms—featuring everything from how-to recipes and how to create your own clam bake or raw bar at home to features on sustainability in the industry and day-in-the-life of lobstermen.

Sea Worthy: Seafood Recipes, Sustainability Features & More

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How to Recreate a New England Clambake at Home

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Achaars, aka Indian pickles, are popular condiments in India.

Preserve Peak Produce with This Indian Pickle Recipe

Summer Sips

<p>Cool down with everything from refreshing cocktails and Jell-O shots to poolside punches and frozen drinks. We're providing&nbsp;the ultimate guide to summer drinking from some of the best bartenders and drink experts around the country.</p>


Summer Sips: Refreshing Drink Recipes for Summer

The striking crimson hue of LoLo’s Seafood Shack’s rum punch is proof that the Caribbean cocktail classic takes many forms.

Quench Your Thirst with This Refreshing Sorrel Rum Punch

Hot Bake

<p>Welcome to our monthly baking column where we share recipes, interview experts, and chronicle all things bread, pastry, and dessert.</p>


Hot Bake: Recipes for Bread, Pastries, Desserts & More

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As far as the “szns” go, tomato is certainly up there.

Celebrate Peak Tomato Season with This Goat Cheese Galette 

The Global Table

From sushi and tamale how-tos to crispy catfish and vegetarian congee recipes to tips on mixing cocktails like a pro and mastering imperfect presentation, here’s how to throw your own globally inspired holiday potluck this year.

The Global Table - Thrillist

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There’s nothing better than a crispy piece of catfish on a slice of white bread—drizzled with hot sauce, of course.

How to Fry Catfish to Crispy Perfection

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How to Make The Perfect Strawberry-Rhubarb Crumble Pie

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It happens every summer: The weather heats up, and our capacity for meal-planning (and the desire to turn on our oven at all) goes down.

summer recipes

This Vibrant Limoncello Recipe Is Straight Out of a Painting

This new book depicts the art of making and enjoying cocktails.

Cool Down with Hiyashi-Chuka, aka Chilled Ramen Noodles

Ramen Shack’s Keizo Shimamoto shares his recipe for this cold noodle dish that's perfect for summer.

Why We Can’t Stop Shaking Our Espresso

Pretend you’re on a Greek island with a freddo espresso or frappé.

All You Need Is a Blender for This Refreshing Watermelon Sorbet

Ice cream scientist Maya Warren shares her summer treat recipe.

How to Recreate a New England Clambake at Home

Chef Robert Sisca of The Banks Fish House shares his recipe for a seafood clam boil.

Preserve Peak Produce with This Indian Pickle Recipe

Making your own aachar will give you a reliable stash of summer flavors to pull from at your leisure.

Quench Your Thirst with This Refreshing Sorrel Rum Punch

LoLo’s Seafood Shack’s rum-fueled cocktail will revive you.

Celebrate Peak Tomato Season with This Goat Cheese Galette

Chef Claire Thomson’s new cookbook is dedicated to the juicy summertime fruit.

How to Fry Catfish to Crispy Perfection

Grab your filets and soak up these expert tips from pitmaster Rodney Scott.

How to Make The Perfect Strawberry-Rhubarb Crumble Pie

Maggie McDowell of Magpies on Pink Street shares her summer recipe.

The Most Exciting Cookbooks to Look Out for This Summer

Read up on outdoor meals, Juneteenth, and cuisine from around the world.

Try These 3 Cucumber Salad Recipes for Your Next Picnic or BBQ

Watermelon and feta, sour cream and chives, and chili oil and scallions make these cucumbers sing.