Appetizer and Side Dish

We haven't needed lemon Jell-O for a really long time—but now we do

Make this chimichurri the sauce for your sweet and savory salads

Makes for a perfectly easy summer side dish or dinner

A savory tart that calls for whole carrots, including the tops

These classic spicy carrots are a big hit with the kids

A vegan pesto that calls for carrot tops in addition to basil

Pineapple and lime juices double as a tenderizing marinade and an irresistibly sticky-sweet glaze on these oven-roasted Da-Le Ranch baby back ribs

A vegan soup with smoky pumpkin and silky pears

With the end of summer comes oodles and oodles of summer squash—and we’re here to help you chow it all down with this delectable salad recipe

Preserving at home just got easier with with flavorful pickled watermelon rind recipe

Take everything you love about a summer crumble but make it with tomatoes

Balance the sweetness of mango with fresh Pacific rockfish for a no-cook dinner that pairs perfectly with lazy weekends

Hit this recipe with some extra diced serrano pepper and line up the tostada shell for one of the best ways to enjoy Pacific rockfish in the summer

Crispy, crusty eggplant cutlets with a flavorful sauce in six easy steps

This easy salad recipe is a perfectly sweet and tangy way to eat summer squash

Dip in to this vegan cashew spread gets an added boost of nutrients and smokey, tangy flavor from basic pantry spices

Embrace simplicity this spring with this dish of smoky broccolini, aromatic garlic, fiery chili, bright lemon, and sharp parmesan.

Smoky, blistered peppers and sweet, raw corn are topped with tangy goat cheese crumbles in this easy summer side salad.

Zesty lemon, peppery arugula, creamy white beans, and crunchy red onion make this salad as good on it’s own as it is atop crusty toast

A tangy take on classic potato salad with gooseberries, cucumber, and heirloom tomatoes

Make the most of the unique seasonal bounty at Specialty Produce with this spring salad. Blanching your vegetables results in a beautiful, bright green color and snappy crunch that pairs perfectly with creamy mozzarella, fresh mint, and tart citrus.

Farmers market tables in San Diego are filled with late summer fruits and herbs. Combine sweet watermelon and tomatoes with creamy feta, nutty sesame, and refreshing mint for a dish that takes full advantage of our seemingly endless summer.

Sweet late summer cherry tomatoes balance with briny capers, aromatic garlic, and bright lemon. This sweet and tangy mix is the perfect topping for creamy labneh or as a base for roasted fish.

This take on a caprese salad features juicy peaches in place of tomatoes and beet-pickled shallots for an added pop of color and acidity.

Crunchy cucumbers and radishes get a Korean-inspired kick in this spicy side dish.

Earthy beets become tender in an overnight marinade and pair perfectly with creamy burrata, peppery arugula, and nutty pistachios

A bright and refreshing noodle salad packed with melon, peanuts, and cilantro

Curated With Gracey Lane invites the pro skateboarder, Bucky Lasek over for a yellowtail sashimi party

Curated With Gracey Lane invites the Culinary Gardener, Ellyse Briand, to show us how to pickle Japanese cucumbers with a spicy kick

This recipe for Apple & Sweet Potato Soup with Cinnamon Croutons & Curried Crème Fraiche is the perfect combination of creamy and sweet.

Salt roasting beets results in easy peeling and a silky smooth texture.

Think French onion soup minus the bowl—these super savory, ooey-gooey toasts will transport you to the bistro

Alexa Soto of Fuelled Naturally loves to "veganize" classic comfort foods from her youth, like this creamy, mustard-heavy potato salad that's begging for a place at your next summer barbeque.

These crostini pair sweet grapes and aromatic rosemary with creamy ricotta for a party-perfect appetizer

The apples and squash help keep this dish from getting too heavy as opposed to traditional potato dishes.

Smoky flatbread brushed with peppery olive oil and fragrant za'atar is a globally-inspired recipe for your next grilled meal

Tart cranberries are roasted with sweet grapes and tomatoes tossed in sticky honey for a side that's perfect with roasted turkey or chicken

This grilled corn can be served on-the-cob, or cut off and mixed with tangy lime, chili, salt, and cheese in small cups for easier serving. This recipe is very adaptable, so feel free to add and eliminate per your taste, the end result will still be delicious.

This pesto recipe was developed by Anne-Marie Coulon of Little Lion Cafe—it goes great with vegetables, meat, or pasta

Anne-Marie Coulon of Little Lion learned this recipe from her grandpa and now serves it as a starter with bread

Say hello to autumn with this fall flatbread, topped with crisp apples, aromatic fennel, and thyme and covered in melty, nutty gruyere.

Make the most of the unique seasonal bounty at Specialty Produce with this ooey-gooey baked brie topped with spiced fall fruit and hazelnuts.