5,033 summer recipes

A vegan, gluten-free mash of millet and turnips simmered soft and whisked creamy, a wholesome stand-in for mashed potatoes. Naturally fluffy, savory, and ready for a ladle of gravy.

Gourmet glazed figs simmered in brandy, apple cider vinegar, and cloves until plump and transparent, then stuffed with toasted almonds. Pairs with roasted meats.

Green tomato relish turns end-of-season unripe tomatoes into a tangy-sweet preserve spiced with allspice, cloves, mustard, and celery seed. Salted overnight to draw water, then simmered with brown sugar, vinegar, and lemon. Cans up beautifully.

Chicken livers browned in bacon drippings, simmered in dry sherry and tomato sauce with mushrooms, onions, and herbs. Served over rice, polenta, or pasta with grated Parmesan. Ready in 20 minutes.

Hearty pasta e fagioli with ground beef, red and white kidney beans, and tender vegetables simmered in a rich tomato-beef broth with shell pasta.

Pork shoulder goulash simmered with sauerkraut, caraway seeds, paprika, and tomatoes, topped with sour cream. A hearty Central European one-pot stew.

Kalamarakia Tursi is a Greek pickled squid appetizer simmered in olive oil with rosemary and parsley, then marinated in white vinegar with garlic and peppercorns. Serve cold as a tangy meze.

Pasulj: Balkan white bean and kielbasa soup thickened with a paprika-oil roux (zaprška). Slow-simmered with onion, garlic, and smoked sausage. A Serbian, Croatian, and Bosnian comfort classic.

Curried barley stew with potatoes, carrots, kidney beans, and tomatoes simmered with ginger and garlic. A hearty one-pot meal that's naturally low-fat and filling.

This slow simmering stew is full of flavor and will fill you up and warm you up.

Creamy soup made from toasted sunflower seeds simmered with scallions and chicken broth until nutty and rich.

A tender and juicy beef roast that is simmered to perfection with the help of your crockpot.

A succulent pork dish that is simmered to perfection in apple juice and a variety of spices.

Sweet-spicy conserve with dried apricots, crystallized ginger, citrus zest, and nuts simmered until thick and glossy.

Try this succulent crockpot dish where potatoes and leeks simmer in a creamy sauce all day long.

Jerry's Barbecue Sauce: a slow-simmered BBQ sauce with white wine, honey, dried mint, and three cups of onion. Cajun-style with a surprising herbal note. Makes a generous batch.