What to Cook This Weekend

What to Cook This Weekend: June 28–30

A stone fruit cocktail and dessert, some grilling, some frying, some salads, and cold brew for the last weekend of June.

By The Editors of Epicurious

June 27, 2019

Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Dawn Perry
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Grilled Stone Fruit Sangria
Sangria often veers too far on the side of sugary. Grilled stone fruit adds a natural caramelized sweetness to the drink, and lends a smoky char to tame it down.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Nathaniel James, Food Styling by Frances Boswell
2/11
Bacon and Cheddar Toasts
Think: bacon and cheddar sandwich, but on a crouton. These bite-sized snacks with crispy crusts will leave all the other hors d'oeuvres in the dust.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson
3/11
Grilled Steak and Mixed Peppers
Top grilled strip steaks with charred shishito and mini bell peppers for a sweet, smoky, occasionally spicy summer dinner.
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Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food styling by Anna Stockwell
4/11
Stone Fruit Clafoutis
This super-easy French dessert is the perfect vacation option. Choose juicy cherries or fragrant apricots—or a mix of both.
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Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Kalen Kaminski, Food Styling by Sue Li
5/11
Trout Toast with Soft Scrambled Eggs
Ever wish you could master restaurant-style egg toasts? Well now you can with this salty, smoky, creamy combo. Crème fraîche is the secret ingredient for a custardy scramble, and high-quality smoked fish and good bread are worth the splurge—they make all the difference here.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Laura Rege
6/11
Grilled Ratatouille Pasta Salad
If you grill the vegetables a day or two ahead, this satisfying pasta dinner comes together in a snap.
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Photo by Stephen Kent Johnson, Prop Styling by Kalen Kaminski, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich
7/11
Chicken Saltimbocca with Crunchy Pea Salad
Saltimbocca relies on the combination of prosciutto and sage and is a classic that pairs with just about any side or salad.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks
8/11
Toasted Coconut Cold-Brew Iced Coffee
Mixing toasted coconut into your coffee grounds before brewing creates a pleasant coconut flavor without any added syrups.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
9/11
Paleo Granola with Coconut and Almonds
Whether you're following a grain-free diet or not, this coconut, almond, and mixed seed granola is so good you'll never miss the oats.
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Photo by Andrew Purcell, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Carrie Purcell
10/11
Green Bean Niçoise Salad
The best part of this lovely, composed salad just might be the crispy fried capers.
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11/11
Chile-Lime Clams with Tomatoes and Grilled Bread
Don’t feel like cooking indoors? Toss a cast-iron pan right on the grill for a saucy dish of clams and chickpeas, and char some bread alongside for dipping.
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