(Mass Appeal) – Summer may be winding down, but there’s still some hot days ahead. Are you looking for a refreshing, cool soup to enjoy the season a little longer? Ashley Tresoline, owner of Bella ...

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"It’s always a hit at picnics and tailgates because it’s light, refreshing and goes well with traditional burgers and wings," says the chef, who is serving this salad at the Fly Fish restaurant pop-up ...

Melons bring refreshing, hydrating sweetness any time of year, and there’s far more variety than the classic red slice you ...

Cut melon in half and discard seeds. Scoop out flesh. In 2 batches, puree large pieces of melon in a blender or food processor until smooth, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a bowl. Stir in lime juice, ...

Jean-Georges Vongerichten is one of the most famous chefs in the world. His flagship Jean-Georges in New York City has two Michelin stars and four stars from The New York Times. The award-winning ...

Chilled Watermelon Gazpacho is a sweet and savory bowl of healthy deliciousness that you can have on your table in less than 20 minutes. Watermelon Gazpacho is the sixth and final recipe in my Simple ...

There's no better time than right now to take advantage of the season's most celebrated ingredients by making a delicious cocktail. Fresh watermelon juice is a perfect addition to a number of ...

Gardens are a lot of work, and there’s always more to be done. And because I put in the work, I shouldn’t be surprised that my summer gardens offer up fruits and vegetables through fall, especially ...

Cold soups hit the spot when the weather is agonizingly hot and humid. It’s been a tough summer this year, but cooling soups that require no cooking are the perfect solution. Chilled melon soups are ...

Nothing says summer like citrullus lanatus, with its thirst-quenching and crunchy red (or yellow) flesh. It’s well worth celebrating today, which is National Watermelon Day. The first recorded ...

Anna Thomas' latest cookbook is "The New Vegetarian Epicure: Menus for Family and Friends." I ate my first fruit soup in a garden restaurant in Budapest one summer long ago, when I was just ...