This Spicy Smashed Cucumber Salad is crisp, refreshing, and packed with bold flavor from gochugaru, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Made with Persian cucumbers and a quick, savory dressing, it’s the perfect easy side dish for summer meals, BBQs, or Asian-inspired dinners. Fresh, spicy, and ready in minutes, this cucumber salad will be your new go-to

Let’s make tostadas great again! (LMTGA) This one hits all the food groups: crispy, cheesy, meaty, messy, and soul-satisfying. Easy enough for a weeknight. Impressive enough for company. Messy enough to make you question your need for napkins.

This recipe offers a delightful and surprisingly simple take on Zuni-style chicken, yielding incredibly crisp-skinned, flavorful chicken pieces without the need for a whole roasted bird. The star of the show, beyond the perfectly cooked chicken, is a vibrant mix of rustic croutons toasted in olive oil with a hint of garlic, then tossed with sweet dried fruit for an unexpected burst of flavor and texture.

This authentic wood-fired pizza recipe delivers a crispy crust with a smoky flavor and rich tomato sauce. Perfect for outdoor ovens or adapted for your kitchen oven, it's a homemade pizza night like no other!

There's nothing quite like a simple, elegant cake to celebrate the sweetness of summer. This Italian Nectarine Almond Cake is exactly that – a tender, moist cake bursting with the delicate flavor of almonds, topped with juicy, caramelized nectarines. It's rustic yet refined, perfect for a sunny afternoon or a light dessert after a delicious meal.

A bold, savory Southern side built on bacon, garlic, and depth — perfect alongside spicy pastas like Spaghetti Diablo. Finished with a kiss of butter and crispy bacon for the ultimate bite.

A bold and fiery Tex-Mex Italian fusion dish that brings together rich, comforting pasta with spicy Southern flavor. Sweet Italian sausage, sautéed veggies, jalapeños, and hot Rotel simmer in a creamy tomato-parmesan sauce, then spooned over garlicky buttered spaghetti. Every bite is loaded with heat, heart, and bold personality.

This Sticky Chicken dish with sweet jelly sauce is a quick weeknight dinner that is packed with flavor! Seasoned chicken is seared with onion and bell pepper, then dressed with a sweet jelly sauce that balances the act. This dish is versatile enough to be served with any of your favorite sides, and you won’t believe how quickly this comes together!

MelissaMurd's chipotle chicken cheese Enchiladas have corn tortillas filled with cheese and chicken, and then are topped with a smokey chipotle cream sauce.

With the bright, zesty kick of limoncello balanced by crisp Prosecco and a hint of fizz, it's the perfect easy-to-make cocktail for any warm-weather gathering, or just a quiet evening on the porch.

This creamy pasta dish is the perfect way to celebrate the season, combining tender asparagus and earthy mushrooms with a luxurious mascarpone sauce. It's quick enough for a weeknight meal but feels special enough for a weekend brunch.

This no-bake dessert is incredibly easy to make and features layers of bright lemon flavor, creamy whipped topping, and a surprisingly simple Golden Oreo crust.

This vibrant slaw features Napa cabbage seared on the grill for a tender-crisp texture and smoky depth. It's tossed with sweet pepper strips, shredded carrots, grilled corn, green onion, and red onion. A creamy peanut-lime dressing, boasting peanut butter, fresh lime, garlic, ginger, and a hint of gochujang, ties all the fresh flavors together for a truly unforgettable side.

This Sriracha Mayo is a creamy, zesty sauce that delivers a perfectly balanced kick from sriracha, brightened by lime juice and a hint of umami-rich fish sauce.

These Bulgogi Tacos feature thinly sliced skirt steak marinated in a savory, slightly sweet, and spicy sauce, perfect for corn tortillas. Bulgogi literally translates to “fire” and “meat”, so make sure you sear that meat! Pair them with napa slaw and sriracha mayo.

The Dubai Taco features two pounds of high-fat ground beef deeply infused with a unique blend of white onion, jalapeño, green bell pepper, garlic, and an aromatic spice mix including ground coffee, cardamom, nutmeg, cinnamon, and smoked paprika. Cooked on a griddle, a corn tortilla is pressed directly onto the meat to create a savory, crusty, flavor-packed taco that's truly unforgettable.

This isn’t your average snack - it’s a full-on flavor bomb made with homemade chips, creamy cheese sauce, roasted corn, leftovers, and bold toppings. Perfect for feeding a crowd or flexing your kitchen confidence.