What to Cook This Weekend: August 24–26

- Photo by Alex Lau1/11
Tomato-Lemon Tart
Using frozen puff pastry is the shortcut that makes this tart a summertime appetizer savior.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, and Ali Nardi2/11
Brown Sugar BBQ Pork Butt
A smoked (or roasted) pork shoulder is the best gift you can give yourself on a weekend. Use it for sandwiches now, and then topping grain bowls, salads, tacos, pizzas, and more in the days to come.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson3/11
Watermelon, Arugula, and Pine Nut Salad
While the ingredients for this sweet, salty, and savory salad can all be prepped ahead, the greens should be tossed through just before serving so they stay bright and crisp.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson4/11
Creamy Potato Salad With Lemon and Fresh Herbs
Because they are lower in starch than Yukon Golds or russets, baby red potatoes hold their shape when tossed.
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Cantaloupe and Black Pepper Granita
To make this grown-up shaved ice, use the best black pepper you can find—it'll lend floral notes as well as an unexpected kick of spice.
- Photo by Alex Lau6/11
Corn Waffles With Strawberry Syrup
Stir the fresh corn into these sweet-and-savory cornmeal waffles and then top with bright agave-sweetened berries.
- Photo by Christopher Testani7/11
Cold Brew Plum Iced Tea
Slightly bruised or wrinkled stone fruit is ideal for making the infused syrup; peaches and nectarines work too.
- Photo by Kamil Bialous8/11
Halibut with Spicy Sausage, Tomatoes, and Rosemary
Give flaky halibut the foil-packet treatment with burst cherry tomatoes and spicy, paprika-loaded sausages.
- Photo by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott, Prop Styling by Kalen Kaminski, Food Styling by Andy Baraghani9/11
Peaches and Shaved Fennel Salad with Red Pepper
If you can get your hands on truly superb peaches or nectarines, you need to make this savory fruit salad.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Laura Rege10/11
Grilled Chicken Salad With Romesco Sauce
Purée grilled bell peppers, almond butter, sherry vinegar, and garlic into an irresistibly smoky-sweet sauce that's great served with a crunchy grilled chicken salad.
- Photo by Peden + Munk, Prop Styling by Rebecca Bartoshesky, Food Styling by Sue Li11/11
Spiked Ginger-Mint Lemonade
Refreshing! And potentially debilitating, so be careful—it's more powerful than it tastes.