25 Cookout Side Dishes for Independence Day

With Independence Day coming up, cookout season has arrived. What are you taking to the park, the backyard, the beach? Burgers and dogs may initially attract a gaggle of grill supervisors, but seasoned cookout attendees know the sides can quickly steal the show. So, don’t get caught flat-footed: After one bite of the salads, slaws…

July Fourth Vegetarian Grilling Recipes

While peak-season vegetables don’t need much more than some salt, oil and a sliver of space over an open flame, they’re positively ignited by a little extra attention. These vegetarian recipes range from minimum effort to medium. Most operate as sides or entrees, depending on what you pair them with, but all deliver hugely flavorful…

NYC First-Date Ideas for Everyone

Happy summer (officially)! I’m Becky Hughes, a social media editor for New York Times Food. When Nikita asked me to fill in for her this week, her requested topic was unsurprising: perfect restaurants for the single-and-ready-to-mingle set. I’m obsessed with first dates. I love going on them, I love watching other people go on them…