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Summer is Cooked
The Savor & Garnish “Summer Is Cooked” blog series celebrates the ease, flavor, and joy of summer living through seasonal recipes, hosting inspiration, garden-to-table ideas, and warm-weather entertaining. From simple gatherings to sun-soaked meals, this series brings together fresh ingredients, thoughtful details, and effortless style for a summer that feels delicious, relaxed, and beautifully lived.


Summer Shrimp Salad Rolls
Buttery garlic prawns folded into a creamy lemon herb salad with celery, red onion, chives, and lovage, served inside a toasted buttered roll.

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5 days ago2 min read


Street Corn Potato Salad
This creamy Street Corn Potato Salad combines tender Yukon Gold potatoes with roasted corn, jalapeño, red onion, celery, cilantro, green onion, and briny feta in a smoky lime dressing. It is a make-ahead summer side dish made for barbecues, cookouts, potlucks, and garden gatherings.

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Jul 181 min read


Honey Mustard Sour Cream Chicken Skewers
Juicy grilled chicken skewers marinated in sour cream, coarse-ground mustard, honey, lemon, garlic, and herbs for a creamy, tangy, golden finish.

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Jul 161 min read


Strawberry Crunch Ice Box Cake
This Strawberry Crunch Icebox Cake layers graham crackers, strawberry-vanilla pudding, fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and a Golden Oreo strawberry crunch topping into a chilled dessert that tastes like summer nostalgia in sliceable form.

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Jul 101 min read


Watermelon Smash
A refreshing summer watermelon cocktail with vodka, lime, simple syrup, and fresh watermelon puree, plus a sparkling mocktail version.

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Jul 31 min read


Briny Medi Pasta Salad
Briny Medi Pasta Salad is a bright, make-ahead summer pasta salad with pepperoncini, chickpeas, Kalamata olives, herbs, finely grated Reggiano, arugula, lemon, pepperoncini brine, and olive oil. Save this easy pasta salad for cookouts, picnic tables, weekday lunches, and summer hosting.

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Jun 291 min read


Mexican Street Corn Pasta with Burrata
This Mexican Street Corn Pasta with Burrata is a creamy, herby summer pasta salad made with sweet corn, jalapeno, smoked paprika, Parmesan or Asiago, and fresh burrata. Perfect for BBQ season, cookouts, garden parties, and summer entertaining.

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Jun 291 min read


Creamy Southern Potato Salad
This Creamy Southern Potato Salad is soft, whipped, tangy, and made with mayo, mustard, relish, pickle juice, onion, herbs, hard-boiled eggs, and smoked paprika. A classic summer BBQ side dish for cookouts, and summer gatherings.

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Jun 291 min read


Hawaiian Macaroni Potato Salad
Creamy Hawaiian macaroni potato salad with a silky roasted Yukon gold dressing, ridged pasta, grated carrot, green onion, and fresh tarragon. A dreamy summer BBQ, picnic, potluck, or cookout side dish inspired by classic Hawaiian plate-lunch mac salad.

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Jun 291 min read


Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
This Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp is a classic summer dessert made with sweet strawberries, tart rhubarb, and a buttery oat topping. Perfect for summer baking, garden gatherings, cookouts, and seasonal entertaining.

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Jun 291 min read


Garden Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Garden Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream is a dreamy summer dessert made with cool mint, vanilla bean paste, and generous shards of dark chocolate. Inspired by the way wild mint takes over the garden in warm weather, this homemade mint ice cream feels nostalgic and grown-up at once: creamy, fresh, lightly herbal, and finished with rich chocolate for the perfect elevation.

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Jun 91 min read


Grilled Romano Beans with Creamy Garlic Tahini Sauce
Grilled Romano Beans with Creamy Garlic Tahini Sauce are a smoky, vibrant vegetable side dish made with charred Romano beans, lemony garlic tahini, spicy harissa, fresh cilantro, and sesame seeds. Perfect for summer cookouts, garden dinners, mezze spreads, and flavorful vegetarian sides.

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Jun 92 min read


The Art of BBQ
A beautiful summer guide to the art of BBQ, including charcoal vs. gas grilling, wood chips, smoke, brines, marinades, dry rubs, sauces, and easy tips for small or large gatherings.

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Jun 97 min read


The Art of Summer Side Dishes
A fresh summer guide to side dishes for cookouts, garden parties, and backyard gatherings, including pasta salad, potato salad, grilled vegetables, herbs, and easy make-ahead ideas.

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Jun 96 min read


The Summer Spritz: Cheers to Citrus
A summer guide to Aperol Spritz, Aperix, aperitivo culture, flavor profiles, and fresh spritz pairings with elderflower, citrus, herbs, and garden-party ingredients.

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Jun 83 min read
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