This summer, Cooking Channel shares 100 ways to love the season, helping you take advantage of splendid weather, fresh produce, and ample opportunities for outdoor adventures and entertaining. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, get inspired to try new recipes, go on a picnic, host a backyard party or simply savor the best fruits and vegetables, all summer long.
Kick off grilling season by hosting a low-key Memorial Day backyard bash featuring simple skewers, a build-your-own-burger bar and five-star tequila-spiked lemonade.
No need for advance prep: Grill the veggies you have on hand and dress them with a simple herby balsamic mixture.
Watch G. Garvin seek out the best Southern eats across the country and get inspired to take your own summer trek.
Dig into hearty, flavorful and good-for-you mains like a meaty portobello burger to keep that tummy flat and happy.
Meatballs on the grill? No problem. Test out innovative tools that enable you to give your favorite fare a summery spin.
Learn how to infuse meats with flavor through rubs, sauces and mops, then sit back and let the smoking begin.
A juicy, rustic strawberry galette is but one of the ways to enjoy the ruby-red berry –– early summer's best and brightest.
Join Roger Mooking on a new season of Man Fire Food as he uncovers the cool ways Americans are cooking with fire.
Find out how to make a perfect burger, then choose from recipes for meat and veggie patties and endless toppings.
Get access to the freshest veggies from local farmers by joining a Community Supported Agriculture program.
Challenge friends and family to a dueling of the meats: Whose saucy, stick-to-your-fingers ribs will reign champion?
Some of our stars share what they love most about the summer season. Their answers will inspire you –– and make you laugh.
Find out how to create those even char lines, how to tell when steak is done and more essential grilling tips.
Spend a weekend day adventuring outdoors –– and make sure you're fueled for the trip by bringing lightweight, nutritious foods.
Get tips for setting up this old-fashioned ice-cream-and-toppings bar, featuring colorful soda pop and mini pies, to boot.
Go behind the scenes with the freshman students at culinary school: Will they withstand the heat, or get out of the kitchen?
There's a reason this (hilarious) cooking style is so popular: The end result is an impossibly juicy, crispy chicken.
Transform red plastic cups into beautiful string lights that emit a colorful glow on warm summer nights.
Unleash your inner mixologist and craft a colorful, fruity cocktail that you'll want to drink over and over again, all summer long.
We crafted some super-sized sammies, inspired by summer's big blockbusters, like Iron Man 3, Man of Steel and more.
Apply your rubs and sauces, fire up the smoker and then wait. The reward for your patience? Tender barbecued meats.
This Father's Day, treat Dad to bacon mac and cheese, Bloody Marys and bourbon-spiked banana pudding.
Mix a colorful new slaw (like this smoked corn + lime recipe), a differently dressed potato salad or a veggie-filled pasta dish.
You don't need to go far to enjoy an alfresco meal: Get recipes and tips for having a picnic in your own backyard.
Berry crumbles, peach pies, ice cream sammies and these peanut butter-chocolate pops: How's a dessert lover to choose?
Get 75 more ways to love summer, like drinking out of a pineapple, making quick pickles and visiting your state fair.
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