Recipes and Cooking Recipes from the Magazine June 2022 Better Homes & Gardens Recipes By Katlyn Moncada Katlyn Moncada Instagram Katlyn Moncada is the associate food editor at BHG.com, sharing food news and tutorials on becoming better home cooks. She is a writer and editor with nearly a decade of experience in digital media, photography, and video production. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Published on May 12, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Lisa Romerein Our June issue of Better Homes & Gardens® is filled with fresh, exciting flavors perfect for summer. Gather around the family breakfast table with a new take on eggs. Go for a fast, delicious dinner made with pantry staples. Utilize the grill for more than the main event (think dessert and condiments) with ideas from the Poshusta family. Opt for a full-meal salad with heaps of color and crunch. We've also got a handful of wine-infused cocktails from sommelier-turned-winemaker Jayme Henderson to complement your cookout menus. 01 of 18 Bacon-Spinach Egg Bites View Recipe Carson Downing These egg bites, similar to mini crustless quiches, are inspired by the Starbucks menu item you know and love. High in protein (13 g each), these will keep you energized until lunch. Try the classic bacon-spinach or one of the variations—andouille-mushroom or Monte Cristo. 02 of 18 Baba Ghanoush Bowls View Recipe Kelsey Hansen Baba ghanoush, the Mediterranean puree made from roasted eggplant, tahini, lemon, garlic, and herbs, is available in the refrigerated section of many grocery stores. If you can't find it, substitute hummus. Pita chips add extra crunch to this healthy vegetarian meal. Full-of-Flavor Healthy Mediterranean Diet Recipes You Should Make for Dinner 03 of 18 Seven-Layer Chicken Burrito View Recipe Kelsey Hansen This delightfully easy chicken burrito recipe has all the same flavors of the classic layered party dip. Opt for shredded rotisserie chicken and purchased guacamole for ultimate ease. 04 of 18 Pea and Artichoke Toasts View Recipe Kelsey Hansen Raid your freezer and pantry for the building blocks of these rustic toasts fit for happy hour (or dinner). Marinade from the jarred artichokes flavors the pea puree. Run a veggie peeler down the length of a carrot to make long ribbons for the showy final touch. Shockingly Good Pantry Recipes You Can Whip Up with Staple Ingredients 05 of 18 Smoked Trout Potato Salad View Recipe Kelsey Hansen Potato salad is usually considered a side—and an unassuming one at that. Here it becomes a satisfying and incredibly easy summer main dish. Our Test Kitchen tested American-style (mayo-based) potato salad here, but vinegar-forward German-style would be delicious too. 06 of 18 Chardonnay Creamsicle Punch View Recipe Carson Downing "A well-balanced wine is delicious on its own, but adding wine to cocktails gives them a delicious, new twist." says Jayme Henderson, blogger and cofounder of The Storm Cellar winery in Colorado. In this modern take on a spritzer, she balances a light Chardonnay with vanilla, citrus, and a splash of vodka. 07 of 18 Strawberry Mule View Recipe Carson Downing Infuse your favorite cocktail with some juicy, in-season strawberries. Henderson turns a traditional mule on its head, replacing the usual vodka with a fruit-forward red wine. Choose a jammy red wine (Grenache, Malbec, or Zinfandel) for the best results. 08 of 18 Rosé-Hibiscus Spritz View Recipe Carson Downing Hibiscus flavor is having a serious moment right now, and its appearance in this wine cocktail makes it a must for happy hour. If you alternate between an Aperol spritz and a glass of rosé, this drink is for you. 09 of 18 Peach Friesling View Recipe Carson Downing Fans of the trendy frosé will love this frosty drink on a hot day. This frozen wine drink features a bright blend of Riesling wine, peaches, and lemon. The elderflower liqueur adds a sweet floral note to your soon-to-be-favorite summer drink. 10 of 18 Smoky Lavender-Rosemary Lemonade View Recipe Lisa Romerein Cathy and Garrett Poshusta of The Grit and Polish blog love outdoor entertaining. This usually involves a grill for every part of the meal. To start, a refreshing lemonade made with charred lemons, garden-fresh rosemary, and lavender buds is the perfect sipper. 11 of 18 Grilled Tomato-Basil Jam View Recipe Lisa Romerein When you've got burgers on the grill, even the condiments can be impressive. Give cherry tomatoes a nice smoky flavor on a hot grill before mixing with garlic, red wine vinegar, and sugar. The tangy jam will taste amazing on a juicy burger or other grilled meat. 12 of 18 White Balsamic Salad Dressing View Recipe Lisa Romerein Bright, crisp salads deserve an equally bright dressing. Instead of buying a bottle, whip up this make-ahead salad dressing and keep it in the fridge up to 2 weeks so you'll have an easy topper for just-picked garden greens. These Make-Ahead Salad Recipes Make It Simple (and Delicious) to Go Green 13 of 18 Grilled Stone Fruit Sundaes with Oat Crumble View Recipe Lisa Romerein Brush halves of your favorite stone fruit (peaches, plums, nectarines, and/or apricots) with thyme-infused melted butter and honey before giving them a good char on the grill. Serve with ice cream and a toasty oat crumble (which can freeze up to a month in advance) to finish these summery grilled fruit sundaes. 14 of 18 Cajun Chicken Salad with Cornbread Croutons View Recipe Carson Downing Reinvent an entire Southern supper into a robust salad with big, brassy flavors. Kale and/or spicy mustard greens are sturdy enough to support warm Cajun-spiced chicken, earthy black-eyed peas, and sweet cornbread croutons. Pickled okra pods add zing, and their spiced brine, along with a little bacon fat and mustard, makes a warm dressing with bold flavor. 15 of 18 Greek-Inspired Quinoa Salad with Lemon-Feta Dressing View Recipe Carson Downing Horiatiki—Greece's famous chopped salad of cucumber, tomato, onion, olive, and feta cheese—was the flavor inspiration for this colorful salad. We traded out tomatoes for mini bell peppers to add juicy crunch and mixed in quinoa, chickpeas, and spinach to incorporate loads of protein and fiber. 16 of 18 Grilled Salmon and Romaine Salad View Recipe Carson Downing Fire up the grill to make a sunny salad full of contrasting flavors and textures from warm grilled salmon fillets, lightly charred romaine hearts, and refreshingly sweet oranges. Ribbons of shaved asparagus pick up the smoky lemon juice and olive oil dressing and mingle with the savory finishing touches of grassy olives and chopped pistachios. 17 of 18 Kale Falafel Salad with Toasted Pine Nuts View Recipe Carson Downing Using store-bought versions of our favorite Middle Eastern mezze (appetizers) creates a salad that's much more than a starter. Hummus serves as a creamy base for kale, spinach, grape tomatoes, quick-pickled red onion, and fresh herbs. Still-warm falafel, either made from scratch or pulled from the freezer section, turns the combination into a meal. 18 of 18 Marinated Shrimp Salad with Creamy Dill Dressing View Recipe Carson Downing When you use frozen cooked shrimp, this platter comes together in as little time as it takes to cut up the veggies. Greek yogurt serves as the base for the creamy dill dressing, and be sure to save some of the marinade to drizzle on for a zesty finish. 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