Photo by Andre Baranowski, food styling & props by Chef Kersti Bowser
Fire up the grill and launch into summer barbecue season with our favorite off-the-beaten-path seasonal recipes.
Summertime is synonymous with grilling. Luckily for us, that means it’s officially the start of grilling season here in Westchester County. But, there’s more to a good barbecue than piling burgers and dogs over an open flame. Here are some of our favorite summer recipes to show off all the amazing flavors this season has to offer.
Lobster Cobb Salad
Steamed Maine lobster is the unofficial food of summer, but sometimes we’re looking for something a little lighter than butter bastes and mayo-laden lobster rolls. Enter this lobster cobb salad from Moderne Barn‘s former executive chef Ethan Kostbar. (We won’t judge if you get your lobster pre-cooked.)
Summer Gazpacho
For those days when it’s way too hot to turn on the stove, allow us to introduce blender gazpacho made with height-of-summer produce. You can thank us later.
Cherry Mojitos
When cherries come into season, there are plenty of ways to use them — pies, salads, compotes, and more — but nothing’s quite as simple as macerating them in lime and simple syrup to create this refreshing, big-batch, vodka-based mojito.
Miami-Style Shrimp Ceviche
Now that you’ve got your mojito, you’ll need a little ceviche to pair with it. This healthy-ish recipe combines chopped shrimp with fresh citrus, sweet mango, red onion, cilantro, and a punch of hot sauce. Turning on the stove not required.
Foster’s Herb-Marinated Grilled Chicken Breasts
Skip the gloopy barbecue sauce and try this stupid-simple, perfectly charred chicken recipe. Even with time to marinate in white wine, chopped herbs, garlic, shallot, and lemon, dinner’s on the table in less than 45 minutes.
Watermelon, Tomato, and Feta Salad
Two of summer’s all-stars, watermelon and tomato, share the spotlight in this one-bowl salad that’s perfect for a backyard barbecue or to pack in Tupperware for lunch at your desk on a random Tuesday.
Blueberry Crumbles
When August blueberry season hits, there’s nothing better — or easier — than a quick crumble. (Sorry, pie crust.) This recipe also freezes well, so you can have a taste of summer well into the fall.
Martha Stewart’s Firecracker Pops
Bring these ice pops to the barbecue for a nice refreshing treat to finish off a delicious meal.
