What's In the Issue: July/August 2013
SPECIALS OF THE MONTH: SUMMER GRILLING
RACHAEL RAY'S 30-MINUTE MEALS
Summer spins on burgers, pork chops, pasta and more!
HOT DIGGITY DOGS!
Try these 10 new twists on the cookout staple. Did someone say nacho dogs?
GRILL OUT, CHILL OUT!
Curtis Stone's make-ahead party plan means more fun and sun for you.
BURGER BATTLE ROYALE (WITH CHEESE!)
We teamed up with the James Beard Foundation and found the best burger in America, plus 51 more you gotta try.
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America's Best Burger and the 10 regional finalists
NEWS & HOW TO'S
WORD OF MOUTH
Party-planning apps, rock star cravings, great gluten-free beer and more
SUPERMARKET SMARTS
Ice cream mix-ins, portable picnic cocktails and other new ideas!
TASTE TEST
BBQ bests: blue-ribbon buns and top condiments
WORTH IT?
Should you fork over 20 bucks for a salad spinner?
LOOKING GOOD
Beauty loot that beats the heat
FAVES STYLE
Breezy summer fashion
FOOD & FUN
GET FRESH WITH...
Watermelon!
EXPRESS-LANE SUPPERS
One grocery bag; three fast meals
Get the 10-ingredient shopping list and recipes here
MAKEOVER MEAL
COOK WITH KIDS
Sail through supper with beef-stuffed zucchini boats.
DINNERS FOR A DEAL
Serve it on a skewer: Five kebab meals for under $3 a person
HOME & AWAY
LIFE OF THE PARTY
How to turn hula hoops into a pretty floating centerpiece
BEHIND THE SCENES
Get the look of Rachael's beachy, Hamptons-inspired VIP room.
TRAVEL LIST
Adventurous vacation spots that get your blood pumping
FAVES
Show your state pride with these gifts from home.
IN EVERY ISSUE
RACH'S NOTEBOOK
It's a burger blowout!
Rachael's 25 Most Popular Burgers
INSTANT EXPERT!: YEP, YOU CAN GRILL THAT!
Supercool things you'll wanna grill right now
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THE RELUCTANT RENOVATOR
EDWRR's editor-in-chief dives into kitchen construction
FAST IDEAS
16 no-fuss summer snacks and meals
WHAT'S FOR DESSERT?
Churn, baby, churn: awesome homemade peach ice cream!
COCKTAILS, ANYONE?
Break out your paper umbrellas -- it's tiki time!
INSIDE OUR TEST KITCHEN
Genius tips and tricks
PET PROJECT
A refreshing smoothie...for your dog!
PLAY WITH YOUR FOOD!
Cookies stuffed with a sweet surprise
JULY/AUGUST 2013 RECIPES
BREAKFAST
SALADS
Grilled Bread Salad with Chicken
Grilled Curry Zucchini, Red Bell Pepper & Arugula Salad with Yogurt Dressing
Grilled Watermelon & Haloumi Salad
Heirloom Tomato & Burrata Salad
PIZZAS AND PASTAS
Linguini with Rabes & Parsley Pesto
Mini Mozzarella & Tomato Pizza
Penne & Green Beans with Burst Tomato-Tarragon Sauce
Tagliatelle with Zucchini & Mint Pesto
KEBABS
Beef Kebabs with Avocado-Tomatillo Relish
Sausage & Pepper Kebabs with Grilled Garlic Bread
BURGERS, HOT DOGS, SLIDERS & SAMMIES
Chicken of Fish Francese-wiches
Fancy Burger, Hold the Fries: Tuna Burgers with Spicy Edamame
Grilled Habanero Steak Sandwiches
MEAT, POULTRY & FISH
Grilled Cod with Blackberry Sauce
Grilled Pork Chops with Scallions, Garlic and Herbs
Grilled Shrimp with Vietnamese Vinaigrette
Grilled Sweet-and-Sticky Chicken Thighs with Asparagus and Harissa
New York Steaks with Chipotle-Cilantro Butter
Steak & Chili Pineapple Steaks
SIDES
Grilled Corn with Chile Butter
Grilled Soy-Ginger Broccoli Steaks