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Easy Grilled Jerk Chicken

Jerk chicken needs heat, but it also needs balance. The marinade should be spicy, yes, but also sweet and aromatic with allspice and thyme. This version doesn’t require a specialty grill or pimento wood: a regular gas or charcoal grill works fine as long as …

Grilled Vegetable Platter with Halloumi

A grilled vegetable platter is one of the most underrated things you can put on a summer table. When vegetables hit a hot grill, their sugars caramelize, their moisture concentrates. They develop a smoky depth that raw or roasted versions simply cannot match. Add thick …

Pesto Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad

Why do so many caprese recipes skip the pesto? Basil is already in a traditional caprese, so stirring in basil pesto just intensifies what is already there. Mini bocconcini, cherry tomatoes, basil pesto, and Greek yogurt tossed together in a bowl. That is the whole …

Strawberry Crumb Bars

Three layers, one pan. A buttery cake base on the bottom, diced strawberries mixed with sugar and flour in the middle, and a crumb streusel on top that goes in cold from the fridge. It bakes for about an hour at 350°F (177°C) until golden, …