Rick Martinez

Our warm-weather drinking philosophy in a nutshell: When in doubt, add bubbles.

Out of tequila? Never fear: Using vodka instead makes this watermelon margarita recipe just as delicious.

You can make these blueberry muffins with just all-purpose flour, but using whole wheat too gives them a heartier, nuttier flavor. 

Feel free to try whatever toppings you’d like; if it goes well with chocolate, it will go well with these.

With a mega-flame and a gargantuan pot, you can cook an ocean's worth of seafood in a fraction of the time it would take on the stovetop—without stepping foot in a steamy kitchen.

Harness the potential of the propane burner to amp up this Texas comfort food classic.

Slightly underripe plums? Add a touch more honey.

Strawberries and cream...and cardamom. The cooling spice and cucumbers give berries an element of intrigue.

Aperol spritz is one of the most popular aperitifs in Italy, and you'll soon find out why after tasting this.

This no-cook salsa pairs sweet and juicy watermelon with smoky chiles. Looks like gravy, tastes like summer.

You can make a larger batch of the Earl Grey sugar and sprinkle it on sugar cookies, pie dough, or scones before baking.

Go with a Brut style (the driest) when picking out your Prosecco for max refreshment.

Skip the pricey Champagne and go for Italian Prosecco, with lots of solid options under $15.

Feeding a smaller crowd? All of the ingredients can be cut in half, and feel free to use whatever sturdy greens you favor.