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As the tomato vines burst forth with the vibrant and versatile summer fruit, let them land on this plate of chicken-and-eggplant "caprese." This riff on the beloved Italian salad adds grilled chicken breast, grilled eggplant, kalamata olives, and fresh parsley but the tomatoes remain the stars. Get the recipe featured in our July/August issue at the link in bio. 📷: @linda.xiao recipe by: @sarahcarey1 food styling by: @brooklyncooks prop styling by: @suzie_myers

July 28, 2021

Make this syrupy, ruby red strawberry sauce with just three ingredients—berries, sugar, and lemon juice. From here, mix it into homemade ice cream, serve over Greek yogurt or cottage cheese, or drizzle over slices of pound cake and ice cream for a strawberry-shortcake sundae. Get the recipe at the link in bio! 📷: @pissinginthepunchbowl

July 27, 2021

Style your outdoor space like @marthastewart48! Her faux bois trough planters are featured all around her Bedford home. The lightweight planters are designed with plant health in mind (each piece also has a drainage hole and raised feet for ventilation). Martha likes to fill her planters with a mix of succulents, a perfect choice for both indoor and outdoor settings. Shop these charming pieces at the @marthastewartshop at the link in bio.

July 27, 2021

Nothing sounds nicer to us than swimming over to this pop-up pool cabana, but it'll transform any outdoor setting—and provide shade. The walls are X-shaped bamboo supports and the top is a textbook lattice. No tools or construction skills are required, just zip-tie the poles together where they intersect, and wrap the joints with rope for a rustic finish. Knot canvas tarps into place, then kit it out. The daybed has performance-fabric cushions, so damp swimsuits won't dampen their outlook. Learn more in our July/August issue or at the link in bio. 📷: @dana_gallagher created by: @hilaryrobertson

July 27, 2021

This easy weeknight dinner calls for just five main ingredients (penne, broccoli, garlic, lemon, and Parmesan) and requires minimal cleanup! Get the full recipe at the link in bio. 👆🏼

July 26, 2021

Remember this timeless salad near the end of your vacation, when overripe tomatoes and lemon wedges collect alongside day-old baguettes and leftover red onion halves. It all gets mashed together for a bread salad that pairs well with add-ins like cucumbers, herbs, and ricotta. Get the recipe at the link in bio!

July 26, 2021

These lobster rolls are a sensational way to start your summer dinner celebration. Stuffed with cooked lobster meat, the pull-apart rolls are simple to prepare and fun to eat. Get the recipe at the link in bio.

July 26, 2021

When you bring home peaches that aren't quite ripe enough, grilling them is a sweet and easy solution for dessert. The high heat from the grill coaxes out their juiciness and caramelizes the natural sugars found in the fruit. Top the peachy bowls off with ice cream and crumbled cookies and you have an easy and unique treat. Get the recipe featured in our July/August issue at the link in bio. 📷: @linda.xiao recipe + food styling by: @flossylucille prop styling by: @suzie_myers

July 26, 2021

Terrific centerpieces and table settings are a lot like great party guests. They add an extra jolt of energy to the room, attract the eye, and spark interesting conversations. Need ideas for a color palette? Try a blue-and-white color scheme, it's both crisp and unfussy and the colors convey a laidback nautical vibe thanks to inexpensive blue-and-white tea towels that make great napkins. Plus, you can use potted herbs as centerpieces! Get more inspiration for summer tablescapes at the link in bio! 📷: @ryanliebe

July 25, 2021

Once you’ve stocked up on blueberries from the farmers’ market, put them to good use in a summery pie. Hiding beneath this lattice pâte brisée (@marthastewart48’s technique is similar to basket weaving) is a subtly spiced blueberry pie filling that bursts with summer’s signature sweetness. Get the full Martha Bakes recipe here: https://bit.ly/2UIDF0k

July 25, 2021

A rattan daybed is so striking, the rest of your space will be a breeze to furnish. This patio has a roof, but yours doesn't have to—outdoor-fabric cushions deflect a drizzle, and the frame is light enough to move inside in a downpour. For extra atmosphere, surround it with lush plants, and prop a few fresh-cut bamboo stalks (plentiful at garden centers) against the walls to get that summery rustle in the wind. When they dry, snip the branches into a silvery arrangement for inside. Learn more in our July/August issue or at the link in bio. 📷: @dana_gallagher created by: @hilaryrobertson

July 24, 2021

In-season corn is the base for some of summer's most irresistible, wilt-proof salads, the little kernels hold up to cooking and different dressings. In our grilled corn, mint, and scallion salad, we keep it simple by giving the cobs a quick turn on the grill to add smoky flavor and caramelize the kernels in places. Then remove them from the cob and mix with just oil, mint, and scallions—the kernels taste that good right off the barbecue. Get the recipe at the link in bio.

July 24, 2021