This was inspired by the dessert we enjoyed at Verjus is Paris the night we ran into Ina and Jeffrey but we’ve turned the volume up for this not-too-sweet layered showstopper.
Author: Trent
Raw Scallop Tostadas with Apple-Lime Yuzu Kosho Sauce
These raw scallop tostadas are a bright summer seafood appetizer with freshly fried tortillas, thinly sliced sea scallops, and a punchy apple, lime, mirin, and yuzu kosho sauce. Finished with herbs, olive oil, and flaky salt, they’re crisp, tart, spicy, and ideal for starting a warm-weather meal beautifully.
Jane Veale’s Rhubarb Lady Finger Cake
This rhubarb ladyfinger cake is a nostalgic Charlotte Russe-style dessert layered with soft ladyfingers, whipped rhubarb cream, strawberry gelatin, glossy rhubarb glaze, and fresh strawberries. It is an easy make-ahead spring dessert with retro charm, tart-sweet flavor, and enough drama to feel party-worthy without complicated pastry work beautifully at home.
Easy Summer Cucumber Soup with Shrimp and Lemon
Ina Garten’s chilled cucumber soup with shrimp is a cool, creamy no-cook summer recipe made with Greek yogurt, cucumbers, dill, lemon, and cooked shrimp. Tangy, herby, and refreshing, it’s an easy make-ahead meal for hot days when turning on the oven feels completely unreasonable.
Ayesha Nurdjaja’s Everything Bagel Pigs in a Blanket
These easy pigs in a blanket use store-bought biscuit dough, 1-inch hot dog pieces, everything bagel seasoning, and extra toasted sesame seeds for a golden, puffy party snack. Served with a tangy Dijon, grainy mustard, and horseradish dipping sauce, they’re perfect for leftover hot dogs, game day, or holiday weekends.
No-Grill Balsamic BBQ Ribs with a Bright Garlicky Potato Salad
These balsamic-glazed oven-baked ribs are a grill-free summer dinner with tender foil-baked meat and a glossy sweet-tangy barbecue sauce. Paired with Edy Massih’s garlicky mashed potato salad, made with roasted garlic, Greek yogurt, lemon, preserved lemon, and herbs, it’s a bright, make-ahead-friendly menu for cookouts or weeknights.
Easy Jerk Burger Recipe with Mango Habanero Pepper Jelly
This Jamaican-inspired jerk burger is made with juicy beef patties seasoned with hot jerk paste, melted pepper jack cheese, grilled fresh pineapple, red onion, lettuce, and sweet-spicy mango habanero pepper jelly. It’s a bold summer burger recipe with heat, sweetness, and just enough resort-vacation energy to ruin regular burgers.
Crispy Chive Risotto Cakes with Fontina: An Ina Garten Favorite Revisited
Ina Garten’s Chive Risotto Cakes are a crispy, cheesy make-ahead appetizer made with Arborio rice, yogurt, eggs, chives, fontina, and panko. After chilling, the mixture is shaped into patties and pan-fried until golden, creating a crunchy exterior and gooey center that still earns its best-of status.