\n It\u2019s finally summer, which means it\u2019s time to reacquaint yourself with the simple pleasures of warm-weather baking. These include ripe, juicy fruits to play with, recipes that require breaking out your\u202fice cream maker, and some new picnic must-haves. So put on your apron, grab your\u202fmixing bowl, and let\u2019s dive into some fun summer bakes.\u202f<\/p>\n
photography by Justin Cash; food styling by Liz Neily<\/p>\n
Grilling gives these stuffed calzones a beautiful char and smoky flavor.<\/p>\n
1) Grilled Calzones\u00a0The best calzones are the ones you cook on the grill. The dough takes on a hint of smoke and char, the cheese melts beautifully, and, best of all, you don’t have to turn on your oven and heat up your house. Fill them with spinach and cheese, but don’t skip the garlic basting oil, which adds another layer of savory flavor.\u00a0Get the recipe: Grilled Calzones\u00a0Shop the recipe: ’00’ Pizza Flour\u00a0<\/p>\n
Photography by Rick Holbrook; Food styling by Kaitlin Wayne; Prop styling by Brooke Deonarin<\/p>\n
Loaded with blueberries and bright flavor,\u00a0this cake\u00a0makes a wonderful brunch (or anytime) cake.<\/p>\n
2) Lemon Blueberry Cake\u00a0This recipe is the perfect marriage of sweet and tangy, with homemade blueberry jam sandwiched between layers of tender lemony cake. A lemon cake soak and blueberry-streaked lemon frosting take the citrus flavor to the max. If you\u2019re short on time, store-bought blueberry pie filling can be used as a 1:1 volume replacement for the blueberry filling.\u00a0Get the recipe:\u202fLemon Blueberry Cake\u00a0Shop the recipe:\u202fBlake Hill Blueberry Pie Filling\u00a0<\/p>\n
Photography by Rick Holbrook; food styling by Kaitlin Wayne<\/p>\n
Brown butter gives these\u00a0Rice Krispies Treats\u00a0rich, nutty caramel notes.<\/p>\n
3) Ultimate Brown Butter Rice Krispies Treats\u00a0We took a good thing (Rice Krispies Treats) and made them great. How? Well, we use more butter (and brown it for extra depth of flavor) and more marshmallows, plus we add toasted milk powder (for nuttiness) and lots of pure vanilla extract and salt. Then we pack the marshmallow-coated cereal into a smaller pan, resulting in super-thick bars. Maybe you’ve had Rice Krispies Treats before, but you’ve never had them like this.\u00a0Get the recipe: Ultimate Brown Butter Rice Krispies Treats\u00a0Shop the recipe:\u202fDried Whole Milk\u00a0<\/p>\n
Photography by Rick Holbrook; Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne<\/p>\n
Pretzel biscuits are the happy marriage of buttermilk biscuits and golden-brown soft pretzels.<\/p>\n
4) Pretzel Biscuits\u00a0It’s a buttery, flaky biscuit with a twist: It’s been pretzel-fied. A baking soda solution brushed on the biscuits before baking (plus a generous showering of pretzel salt) bronzes the biscuits and gives them that signature pretzel flavor. Eat these biscuits on their own, just like soft pretzels, or split them in half to spread with jam or load up with breakfast sandwich fillings.\u202f\u00a0Get the recipe:\u202fPretzel BiscuitsShop the recipe:\u202fBench Knife\u00a0<\/p>\n
Photography by Rick Holbrook; Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne<\/p>\n
A rich, fudgy treat you won’t be able to stop snacking on.\u00a0<\/p>\n
5) Persian Date Halva\u202f\u00a0Medjool dates replace the sugar in this iconic Middle Eastern snack, adding caramelly sweetness. There\u2019s plenty of options for shaping and flavors depending on your mood. Roll into a log then slice like cookies, or shape into individual bite-sized pieces. Start with the sesame and toasted coconut base, or add cardamom and pistachios for a nutty, spiced version.\u00a0Get the recipe:\u202fPersian Date Halva\u00a0Shop the recipe:\u202fCloud Forest Cardamom\u00a0<\/p>\n
Photography and food styling by Liz Neily<\/p>\n
If you’ve been waiting all year for peach season, start with this recipe.\u00a0<\/p>\n
6) Bourbon and Brown Butter Peach Cookies\u00a0\u00a0These special cookies from baker Lasheeda Perry are fit for any Juneteenth celebration. Each starts with a brown butter cookie base, then gets dressed up with bourbon-spiked cream cheese frosting and a dollop of spiced, boozy peach compote. Lasheeda recommends Uncle Nearest Bourbon to pay homage to Nathan \u201cNearest\u201d Green, the first known African-American master distiller.\u00a0Get the recipe: Bourbon and Brown Butter Peach Cookies\u00a0Shop the recipe: Tablespoon Cookie Scoop<\/p>\n
Kristin Teig <\/p>\n
The simplest dessert decoration is also the most delicious: fresh fruit.\u00a0<\/p>\n
7) Berry Cream Tart\u00a0This simple stunner highlights the very best of summer berries. Tender tart crust combined with velvety pastry cream is the perfect vehicle for heaps of fresh berries straight from the U-pick farm.\u202f\u00a0Get the recipe:\u202fBerry Cream Tart\u00a0Shop the recipe:\u00a0Fluted Tart Pan<\/p>\n
Photography and food styling by Liz Neily<\/p>\n
This ice cream pie is one of the simplest recipes you’ll make all summer.<\/p>\n
8) Easy Ice Cream Pie\u00a0Are you the type of person who abandons your oven once the weather hits 80 degrees? Enter Easy Ice Cream Pie. With its no-bake crust and no-churn ice cream filling, this no-fuss bake is one you\u2019ll want to make on repeat all summer. Start with the basic vanilla flavoring, then get creative with mix-ins and extracts.\u202f\u00a0Get the recipe:\u202fEasy Ice Cream Pie\u00a0Shop the recipe:\u202fPie Pan<\/p>\n
Kristin Teig <\/p>\n
Make the most of whatever fruit is in season and bake it into this cobbler.\u00a0<\/p>\n
9) Fresh Fruit Cobbler\u202f\u00a0Fruit cobblers are the epitome of laidback summer baking. The batter for this cake-style cobbler comes together by hand in a mixing bowl, and it\u2019ll complement whatever fruit you have available. A scoop of ice cream on top is non-negotiable.\u202f\u00a0Get the recipe:\u202fFresh Fruit Cobbler\u00a0Shop the recipe:\u202fSquare Pan<\/p>\n
Photography by John Sherman; food styling by Liz Neily<\/p>\n
If you’re only going to make one shortcake recipe this season, make it this one.\u00a0<\/p>\n
10) Strawberry Shortcake\u202f\u00a0It\u2019s not really summer until you have a strawberry shortcake. This beloved bake is a classic for a reason. Mile-high flaky biscuits, homemade whipped cream, and juicy strawberries at their peak will always be a winning trio.\u202f\u202f\u00a0Get the recipe:\u202fStrawberry Shortcake\u00a0Shop the recipe:\u202fKing Arthur Pure Vanilla Extract<\/p>\n
Photography by Danielle Sykes; Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne<\/p>\n
If your cheeseburger could use an extra helping of cheese, add it to the burger bun dough.\u00a0<\/p>\n
11) No-Knead Cheese Burger Buns\u00a0Impress everyone at the cookout with homemade burger buns. This recipe goes beyond the regular burger bun format with addition of cheese in the dough. Plus, it only requires two minutes of mixing. Spend less time prepping, and more time outside!Get the recipe:\u202fNo-Knead Cheese Burger Buns\u00a0Shop the recipe:\u202fBetter Cheddar Cheese Powder\u00a0<\/p>\n
Photograph by Rick Holbrook; food styling by Kaitlin Wayne<\/p>\n
No campfire, no problem.\u00a0<\/p>\n
12) S\u2019more Granola Bars\u202f\u00a0S’mores are the perfect campfire treat; S’more Granola Bars, on the other hand, are the ideal on-the-go way to enjoy the iconic combination of graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallow. Rolled oats give the bar some heft, and a quick run under the broiler at the end of baking roasts the marshmallows to golden-brown perfection.\u00a0Get the recipe:\u202fS\u2019more Granola Bars\u00a0Shop the recipe:\u202fVietnamese Cinnamon<\/p>\n
Photography by Erica Adams<\/p>\n
When strawberry season is long gone, you’ll thank yourself for making this ice cream.\u00a0<\/p>\n
13) Strawberry Ice Cream\u00a0Look no further: This is the only strawberry ice cream recipe you need.\u202f(If you don\u2019t believe me, look to the reviewer who made this four times last summer.) Pro tip: Soaking the strawberries in a high-proof liquor prevents them from becoming unpleasantly icy once frozen.\u202f\u00a0Get the recipe: Strawberry Ice Cream\u00a0Shop the recipe:\u202fCuisinart Ice Cream & Gelato Maker\u00a0Gearing up for pie season this summer? Here’s everything you need to know.\u00a0Cover photo (Pretzel Biscuits) by Rick Holbrook; food styling by Kaitlin Wayne.\u00a0Additional contributions by Laura Scaduto.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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