You start by halving the peaches and giving them a good squeeze of lemon juice to prevent browning. Then, you get the grill hot enough—almost too hot—so the skin sizzles immediately when laid on the bars. While the peaches char, you toss together your greens and prepare the toppings—crumbled cheese, […]

Filling a wide bowl with fresh spinach leaves takes a good rinse and a firm spin in the salad spinner to get rid of excess water. You want the leaves damp but not dripping, so the dressing clings without pooling. Hull and slice strawberries just before mixing—if you do it […]

Making Hawaiian Macaroni Salad means boiling pasta, then quickly rinsing it under cold water until it stops steaming and feels firm. It’s a mess of colander drips and cold splashes, but that crunch from chilled pasta is worth it. Chopping up vegetables and mixing the creamy dressing feels like a […]

Making this cold pesto pasta salad means boiling pasta, then rinsing it under cold water until it stops steaming. You’ll want to toss it with a bit of oil to keep it from sticking while you prep the other ingredients. Chopping fresh veggies—like cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onions—adds crunch […]