What to Cook This Weekend

What to Cook This Weekend: July 12–14

Driving off to your friend's house by the beach this weekend? Or maybe a random vacation rental in the country? Here are 11 recipes to get you through three days of lounging oceanside (or poolside), grilling in unfamiliar territory, and generally eating well with minimal effort.
A sheet tray filled with oatmeal ice cream cookie sandwiches.
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    Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks
    1/11

    Frozen Pineapple Mojito

    Pineapple cups make a fun presentation for this frosty poolside cocktail, but random cups from the vacation rental cupboard are fun too.

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    2/11

    Easy Zucchini Bread

    It’s not summer until you’ve made at least one zucchini loaf. So make two before you leave, then serve toasted with a fried egg for breakfast, sliced plain for an afternoon snack, or grilled and topped with ice cream for dessert.

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    3/11

    Chicken Barbecue (Inihaw na Manok)

    This dish—both a backyard staple and street food treat in the Philippines—is slightly sticky when cooked and develops a nice char while the dark thigh meat stays tender and juicy.

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    4/11

    Grilled Corn Salad with Hot Honey-Lime Dressing

    Toss a few extra cobs on the grill at dinnertime and then use them to make this smoky corn salad for lunch the next day.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Michelle Gatton
    7/11

    Plain Popcorn

    If it rains, you're going to need easy indoor snacks. Knowing how to make popcorn when there's no microwave is essential.

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    8/11

    Lamb Chops Scottadito with Charred Cherry Tomatoes

    Go all out one night with these rosemary-and-garlic chops paired with juicy grilled summer tomatoes.

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    9/11

    Peach Caprese

    When summer is at its height and the peaches are so ripe that you can smell their sweet aroma just by walking by, it's time for this bright salad—a fun twist on the traditional caprese salad of mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil.

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    10/11

    Oatmeal Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches

    Use one flavor (like pistachio) for this ice cream cookie sandwiches recipe, or mix it up: Each pint will yield enough ice cream for three sandwiches.

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