The dog days of summer are here, and it’s sweltering—at least in New York, where I live. Lately, I’ve been tuning in regularly to artist Jack Klein’s Instagram page for temperature updates. Armed with a thermometer, Klein descends into the subway to measure the platform’s stifling heat and humidity. As I watch him sweat under the fluorescent lights, I can’t help but crave a cold, sweet treat and a big plate of grilled fish. Turns out, our editors feel the same.
When I polled them for their favorite recipes this month, I noticed a shared excitement for smoky flavors from the grill paired with fun, zesty marinades, whether in tamarind-glazed grilled prawns (or shrimp) or sardines coated in herbaceous chermoula. We’re also not shy about riffing on summer classics: We’ve got a za’atar–feta Caesar salad (a unanimous favorite!) and a bitter, briny dirty Negroni. Plus, we couldn’t stop thinking about a few no-bake desserts, such as no-churn mango ice cream and black forest icebox cake. Keep reading to explore all 14 of our editor-approved picks this month, and I guarantee you’ll find a way to handle (or even enjoy) the heat.
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