Charred grilled corn and jalapeno tossed with creamy avocado and romaine in a homemade green goddess dressing with fresh herbs and anchovy. A vibrant summer salad that captures the best flavors of the grilling season.

Sweet jumbo lump crab is gently bound with breadcrumbs, lemon zest, Worcestershire, and Old Bay, then pan-fried in butter until golden and served with a tangy creme fraiche-mustard dipping sauce. These bite-sized crab cakes make a refined appetizer that sets a celebratory tone for the party.

This cozy miso soup is one of those bowls that instantly makes you feel cared for; warm, nourishing, and full of beautiful textures from all the veggies and mushrooms. It comes together so quickly, but tastes like you spent the whole afternoon letting the flavors mingle.

Charred Hatch chiles are folded into a blend of cream cheese, sour cream, and Mexican blend cheese and baked in a cast-iron skillet at 375 degrees until bubbling and golden on top. This smoky, creamy dip showcases the distinctive flavor of seasonal Hatch chiles and disappears fast with a basket of tortilla chips.

Crisp romaine, broccoli, carrots, oranges, and scallions dressed in a sweet sesame-ginger vinaigrette, topped with toasted ramen noodles and almonds for extra crunch. A vibrant, textured salad that everyone reaches for seconds of at a family gathering.

Light, airy ricotta doughnuts scented with orange zest and cinnamon, deep-fried and dusted with confectioners' sugar. S

Fresh lemon juice and simple syrup are churned in an ice cream machine until smooth, then scooped into hollowed-out frozen lemon halves and garnished with sugared lemon zest. This palate-cleansing sorbet served in its own natural cup makes a beautiful, refreshing finale to a rich French-inspired meal.

A quick and easy beer bread made with self-rising flour, rosemary, and Parmesan. Golden and crusty on the outside, soft on the inside, and ready in under an hour.

Sugar-coated lemons, limes, and oranges grilled cut-side down until caramelized, then juiced into a basil-infused simple syrup with optional vodka. A smoky, charred-citrus lemonade that captures the spirit of a full day spent around the grill.

Halved radicchio and shrimp charred on the grill until smoky and tender, drizzled with a sweet honey-balsamic vinaigrette. A warm, smoky salad with beautiful grill marks that bridges the gap between light lunch and hearty grilled fare.