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What to Cook This Weekend: September 7–9

Labor Day is behind us, and we're back to school and work, but technically it's still summer. So celebrate the best of the season's produce with these recipes.

By The Epicurious Editors

September 7, 2018

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Photo by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott, Prop Styling by Amy Wilson, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich
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Cold Beef Tenderloin with Tomatoes and Cucumbers
Beef tenderloin is precious enough to baby on a two-zone grill: Sear it over high heat, then transfer it to the cooler side and turn it often to hit a perfect medium-rare.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Kate Schmidt
2/11
Grilled Clambake With Miso-Lime Butter
In this festive feast, all the best components of a classic clambake—potatoes, shrimp, corn on the cob—get an extra layer of flavor via gingery miso butter.
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Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Heather Greene, Food Styling by Alison Attenborough
3/11
Peaches and Tomatoes With Burrata and Hot Sauce
This summer, take your peaches to dinner. Combine the fruit with a zippy dressing, ripe tomatoes, and creamy cheese for the ultimate sweet-salty-savory salad.
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photo by Lisa Hubbard
4/11
Whole Grain Pancakes with Wild Blueberry-Maple Syrup
Using whole grain flour and wheat germ in these pancakes isn’t just a healthy gimmick that adds fiber and protein—it also adds a nutty flavor that tastes really, really good.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Laura Rege
5/11
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 Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson
6/11
3-Ingredient Charred Green Beans With Ricotta and Lemon
Crisp-tender grilled green beans on a bed of creamy whipped ricotta is the ultimate simple summer side.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Ali Nardi
7/11
Fresh Corn Quiche
Freshly cut corn kernels and a quick blender egg custard are all that goes into a store-bought pie shell for this unbelievably easy and delicious summer brunch all-star.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson
8/11
3-Ingredient Pesto-Grilled Chicken with Peaches
In this easy grilled dinner, store-bought pesto works as both a simple marinade for the chicken and a finishing sauce.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Sophie Strangio, Food Styling by Michelle Gatton
9/11
3-Ingredient Grilled Orange Margarita
Grilling the oranges gives this super-refreshing cocktail a touch of smoky flavor, which is balanced by bright lime juice and aged tequila.
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10/11
Summer Squash and Red Quinoa Salad With Walnuts
For this pretty side or meatless main salad, use medium and small squash for the best flavor. Quinoa and walnuts (or a grain and nut of your choosing) add heft.
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11/11
Chocolate Plum Cake
Dark chocolate and ripe plums make a sweet match in this decadent late summer dessert.
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