5,033 summer recipes

Herbed brown rice pilaf sauteed with onions and garlic, then simmered with dill, thyme, and butter. A fragrant, nutty side dish with hands-off cooking.

Sugared asparagus sauteed in butter and brown sugar, then simmered in chicken broth until crisp-tender. A sweet-savory side dish with just 4 ingredients.

Dried figs simmered in orange juice, Grand Marnier, and ground ginger, then dipped in melted chocolate. An elegant no-bake confection for holiday candy trays.

French mushroom salad a la Grecque with whole caps simmered in olive oil, white wine, tomato, coriander seeds, and thyme, then chilled and served cold.

Pillowy homemade gnocchi made with pureed spinach, mozzarella, Parmesan, and eggs. Gently simmered until they float, these Italian dumplings are tender, cheesy, and vibrant green.

Traditional Mexican meatball soup with mint and cilantro in the albondigas, simmered in rich beef broth with chayote squash, carrots, cabbage, leeks, and small pasta.

Browned chicken breasts simmered in golden corn soup with broccoli florets and melted cheddar cheese. A creamy, cheesy one-skillet dinner ready in 45 minutes.

Simple rhubarb sauce with sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt simmered until thick and saucy. A versatile spring condiment for desserts, pancakes, or yogurt.

Ethiopian red lentil stew (Kae Misr Wot) simmered with tomato paste and chow spice blend. A vegan, protein-rich puree traditionally served with injera bread.

Veal paprika simmered in white wine with mushrooms, onion, and sour cream over buttered noodles. A Hungarian-inspired comfort dish with a rich, velvety sauce.

Traditional Mexican pozole with slow-simmered pork loin and canned hominy in a simple garlic broth. Five ingredients, big flavor, and endlessly customizable with toppings.

Hearty slow cooker spaghetti sauce loaded with ground beef, mushrooms, bell peppers, and Italian herbs. Simmer it low and slow for rich, restaurant-quality marinara.

The base of chicken stew is made with apricot, tamarind and chipotle, that is loaded with flavor. Simmering makes the chicken juicy, tender and delicious.

Saucy Caribbean black beans simmered with fresh ginger, allspice, thyme, and orange juice. Vegan, high-fiber, and full of island flavor in about 40 minutes.

Walt Disney's personal chili recipe with dried pinto beans, ground beef, tomatoes, and a spicier variation. Slow-simmered from scratch, straight from Mickey's Gourmet Cookbook.

Traditional Russian boiled beef simmered for hours with marrow bones, root vegetables, fresh dill, and peppercorns. Fork-tender rump roast in a rich, savory broth.