Summer Recipes

When grilled cheese and PB&J just won’t do, try this flavorful sandwich with tasty, tart apples, pungent onions and a sweet fig spread.

Savory steak meets crisp salad. Light and satisfying, this flavorful combination is the quintessential summer entrée.

A mainstay of Mexico’s street-side stands, quesadillas make a simple snack. “Queso,” the Spanish word for cheese, is essential but other ingredients vary from region to region.

Often served with many different types for a complete meal, tapas are served at bars and restaurants throughout Spain, where people are encouraged to stand and move about while socializing and eating.

Fire up the grill and cater to everyone’s tastes with three variations of pesto to bring out the best in steak, chicken and shrimp.

Enjoy the best of two countries in one meal! A traditional Austrian dish, schnitzel makes a mouthwatering meal when served with a creamy sauce flavored with Gouda, a cows’ milk cheese named after the city of Gouda in the Netherlands.

A Korean-American invention, these tacos are extremely popular at food carts up and down the West Coast. For an authentic experience, serve them with a variety of accompaniments, such as kimchi and gochujang sauce.

Popular in Latin America, braising creates tender, mouthwatering meat that complements this fresh, bright salad. Serve with beans, tropical fruit and fried plantains* for a colorful, complete meal.

Enjoyed by the English for centuries, trifles are layered with color, texture and flavor. For best results, prepare the Pastry Cream* at least 6 hours in advance.