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Curried Yogurt Potato Salad

The picnic staple gets a fresh Indian spin with curried yogurt dressing, bright ginger, and crisp vegetables. Serve with grilled lamb chops or chicken kebabs.

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Ricotta and Pea Toasts with Crushed Coriander and Mint

I call this pea toast 2.0 because the ground coriander adds toasty, floral notes to the classic combination of creamy cheese and burst-in-your-mouth peas. Enjoy the peas and ricotta on…

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Chicken Salad with Fruits & Nuts

This is what I call my bridal-shower chicken salad—it’s bright and beautiful and feels oh so genteel. If you have sour cream on hand, replace half the yogurt with it…

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Hibiscus Sangria Punch

The rose syrup or liqueur adds a floral note to this fruity alcohol-optional punch.

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Peachy Palmer

Arnold Palmer famously drank a combo of iced tea and lemonade. Adding juicy stone fruit makes it an especially summery treat.

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Herbed Israeli Couscous with Tuna and Preserved Lemon

The bright Mediterranean flavors of this dish are nicely balanced by the pearls of Israeli couscous. Jarred preserved lemons are available at well-stocked markets, or you can make your own.

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Green Peas with Bulgur, Garlic, Fresh Herbs, and Feta

This simple tabbouleh-inspired side is perfect with grilled chicken or seared pork chops.

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Smashed Potato Salad

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Couscous-Stuffed Tomatoes

An herbed couscous and tomato salad tossed in a lemon vinaigrette sweetened with a touch of maple syrup makes a delicious stuffing for big, meaty tomatoes.

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Spelt Salad with Cherry Tomatoes and Zucchini

This summery side salad pairs chewy grains of spelt with sweet cherry tomatoes and zucchini. It's a perfect take-along dish for a picnic or potluck.