Cuisine at home Summer 2022

It seems like we wait for summer all year — when the days are warm, time feels endless, and eating al fresco is a celebration in itself. This expanded issue helps you cool down when the days get hot with cold entrée salads, a trifecta of gazpachos, and an icebox cake. And when you want to take the party outside, check out our essential picnic story, whip up one (or all) of the five outdoor movie snacks, dive into our grilled shellfish extravaganza, let Steven Raichlen tantalize you with his take on grilled veggies, read up on our pellet grill primer (plus recipes), make the most of grilling burgers and dogs with our how-to guide, and for the ultimate summer bash, we have an approachable Italian-ish menu for celebrating. But…

THE BUZZ | SUMMER SIPPERS When the sun is blazing and the heat is scorching, what gets you through the dog days of summer? We vote for anything and everything cold and thirst-quenching (they all seem to involve lime, too!). Let us know what your favorite summer sippers are by sharing your drink of choice with us on Facebook or Instagram by using #favesummersipper, and please don’t forget to tag us @cuisineathome. SIP ON THIS: COOL COCKTAILS Growing up by the beach, I’ve certainly enjoyed my fair share of Sunday Fundays where I’d stick my chair near the surf and my toes in the sand. My best friend, Thea, and I would blend up a batch (or two) of frozen watermelon margaritas and take our sippers to the shore (she’s the one who…

JAM SESSION My husband and I often find ourselves with several opened partial jars of preserves. Looking for ways to use them up, we mixed a bit into plain yogurt. It’s delicious, and the flavors are far more unique than what you find in the store. My current favorite is fig-orange. ALISON HAROUTOUNIAN PRESTO, PA SAVED BY THE ‘MATER Sometimes I only use half an avocado. To preserve the other half, I leave the pit in it and nestle a fresh tomato slice along the cut edge. It has a neutral taste and keeps the cut edge from turning brown better than citrus juice does. I love it and usually have a cut tomato in the fridge to use. RUTH KISSELL DEMING, NM BREAKING BAD When cooking spaghetti, I like to break the pasta in half so…

While making spaghetti with a simple tomato sauce one evening, I decided it needed a flavor boost. I had a can of corned beef on hand and stirred it into the simmering sauce. The consistency of the corned beef thickened the sauce and the saltiness of the corned beef added great flavor. This quick “trick” makes a fast and easy meal I’ve served to family and friends, and they all love it. MOJITO IN MINUTES >> A co-worker gave me a lot of mint. After making a mojito I still had plenty left over. I decided to make the mojito base and freeze it in individual containers. I muddle the mint and sugar, add lime juice, and stir it all together. I divide the mixture into freezer-safe containers with lids for individual…

ANY TIME IS WAFFLE TIME The Flip Belgian Waffle Maker by Elechomes makes waffles convenient anytime. This Belgian waffle maker’s 180-degree rotary feature “flips” the batter and ensures it’s evenly distributed, and its deep grooved grid is designed to make thick and fluffy waffles. With a smart LCD display that shows real-time status, the maker allows for 6 different time settings to cook waffles to your desired crispiness. For mess-free cleaning, the product also features a drip tray at the bottom, which is removable and dishwasher-safe. elechomes.com ROLL WITH IT BABY This soft-sided ball makes approximately one pint of homemade ice cream with about 25 minutes of active play. Simply add cream, sugar, and flavorings in one end, and ice and rock salt in the other end. Then, give it a shake, rattle,…

NAMED FOR THEIR DEEP BLUE COLOR, blueberries are one of the few fruits native to North America. Cultivated varieties can be found in Michigan, North Carolina, Georgia, California, and the Pacific Northwest. Wild blueberries are found in abundance in Eastern Canada and in Maine, where it’s the official state fruit. Researchers at the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging discovered that blueberries contain one of the highest levels of antioxidant activity among almost all fruits and vegetables — even higher than most other types of berries. Turn the page to find out more about the super berry. Grilled Salmon with savory-ish blueberry sauce Atlantic salmon is available year-round and exclusively farm-raised. If you can get it, wild Pacific salmon is best in terms of flavor and nutrition. Makes 6 servings (about 1 cup sauce)…