Summer 2022
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Out of Many, One: Bonkosi Horn’s Approach to Wellness
The many sides of Bonkosi Horn.
Backyard’s Best: Our Favorite Cooking Tools for Summer
An outdoor bash requires the ultimate tools.
How to Prevent Leafy Greens From Wilting in Your Fridge
Everyone knows that the benefits of leafy greens are endless, but their fridge life cycle sure isn’t.
Eat Like a Reducetarian: 6 Plant-Based Recipes to Try
Lower your environmental impact without sacrificing satisfaction.
Your Go-To Taco Guide: Recipes for Tacos, Tortillas, Salsas, and More
Here's how to build the perfect taco, from base to toppings.
Recovery Days: Your 1-Week Meal Plan
The mantra that food is fuel is gold, but food as refuel is equally valuable.
Summer Lovin’: Our Best Seasonal Desserts
Bushels of berries, peaches, nectarines, cherries, plums, and more beckon at the market. Buy them all and soak up the sun in these bejeweled desserts.
How to Build a Cooking Fire
Here's how to get your campfire's flames fine-tuned for outdoor cooking.
Cooking in the Wild: Recipes to Make Over a Campfire
Cooking along the 500-mile Colorado Trail taught Clean Eating editor Amanda M. Faison how to transform the campfire into a kitchen.
4 Easy Summer Recipes to Beat the Heat
Summer cooking is all about fresh and fast—and avoiding the stove.
Tropical Punch: 3 Ways to Cook With Hibiscus
Sweet, sour, and totally tropical, here's why hibiscus is one of summer's best ingredients.
Recovery Days 1-Week Meal Plan Shopping List
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RECIPEs
Sweet and Spicy Chicken and Pineapple Skewers
Get a fire started, and these skewers will deliver a complete meal in just half an hour.
Air Fryer French Fries
The hallmark of air-fryer fries is their crispiness.
The Ultimate Plant-Based Caesar Salad
When in Rome, do as the vegetarians do!
Lemon and Herb Plant-Based Chicken
This chicken recipe will make you forget (at least for a moment) your regularly-scheduled chicken dinner.
Eggplant BLT Sandwiches
Nothing spells summer like a glorious BLT stacked with a generous sweep of mayo, sun-ripened tomatoes, crispy lettuce and... eggplant bacon.
Sea Pesto Crostini
These bite-sized seaweed-topped crostinis will satisfy any snack cravings.
Portobello Burger with Gochujang Mayo
This mushroom-based burger sacrifices none of the flavor as a delicious summer grilling asset.
Blackberry-Lemon Cashew Milk Ice Cream
This rich and creamy dessert is the dairy-free ice cream of your dreams.
Chunky Avocado Salsa
Not quite guacamole, not quite salsa, this condiment can top tacos or be scooped up with chips.
Pineapple-Red Pepper Salsa
More than just a taco topping, this sweet salsa stands out.
Mango-Jicama Slaw
Sure, this slaw is meant for tacos – but you can put it on anything.
Creamy Adobo Slaw
When it comes to tacos, the crunch of cabbage is king. Here, earthy, smoky adobo sauce gives coleslaw a south-of-the-border kick.
Cucumber Salsa with Corn and Tomatoes
This trio of cucumbers, corn, and tomatoes adds a fresh snap of color.
Corn Tortillas
Making your own tortillas takes practice – but once you get the hang of the motions, you’ll never go back to store-bought.
Chile-Lime Fish Tacos
Who says fish tacos have to be deep fried?
Cauliflower-Jalapeño Tacos with Pepita Salsa
These satisfying vegan tacos bring the heat.
Air Fryer Fish and Chips
The crispy, crunchy texture you crave when eating fried fish, but with less than half the fat.
Birria-Inspired Braised Lamb Tacos
Get ready to get messy, because these saucy tacos are meant to be dipped again and again.
Spicy Chipotle Chicken Tacos
Oven-braised chicken thighs turn luscious in a super flavorful combination of chipotle chiles, garlic and orange juice.
Slow Cooker Chicken Chili
Start this easy, hands-off chili in the morning, and a complete meal will be waiting for you come dinner time.
Chocolate-Zucchini Muffins
These cacao-filled muffins contain an extra serving of nutrient-dense veggies.
Matcha Smoothie Bowl
Antioxidant-rich matcha pairs with nutrient-dense fruits and veggies in this smooth and satisfying breakfast bowl.
Salmon with Black Rice, Beets and Oranges
Vibrant color, gut-pleasing fiber, antioxidants, plenty of protein – this salmon dish has it all.
Buffalo Drumettes with Blue Cheese Cauliflower Mash
This saucy spin on classic Buffalo wings is low-carb and flavor-packed.
Banana-Cashew Cream Pie
This creamy, cool pie is the perfect way to use up those ripe bananas sitting on your counter.
Individual Nectarine and Raspberry Trifles
This gluten-free dessert is ready for all of your summer cookouts, BBQs, and campfires.
Summer Fruit Pavlova
This just might be the ultimate warm weather dessert.
Chai Latte
We're giving your typical latte a delicious, protein-rich upgrade.
Sweet Potato Halves with Over-Easy Eggs and Za’atar
This easy breakfast – or lunch! – makes for one well-rounded meal.
Peach and Goat Cheese Tarts
These summery stone fruit tarts are a treat that's both sweet and savory.
Chef Ricky Moore’s “Shore Country” Boil
The classic low-country boil is a celebration of place, tradition – and ratio.
Foil-Pack Veggies
These foil-wrap vegetables couldn't be easier for a summer serving of fiber, nutrients and flavor.
Skirt Steak with Salsa Verde
This satisfying protein is easy to make, even when you don't have a traditional grill to cook atop.
Lemon Barley and Mushroom Salad
Barley is a great medium to translate the smoky, nutty flavors in this recipe.
Tortilla Española
Think frittata but better.
Summer Gazpacho
When it's too hot to cook, grab some tomatoes and make this cool soup.
Melon, Prosciuitto and Mozzarella Salad
A sweet and savory salad perfect for summer.
Everything Spice Salmon
Consider this your everything-under-the-sink salmon dish!
Hibiscus-Berry Smoothie Bowl
The infinitely customizable smoothie bowl gets a radiant reboot with vitamin C-rich hibiscus.
Hibiscus Barbecue Sauce
You're going to want to smear this sauce on everything.
Hibiscus Empanadas
Bite into these pastries and find a burst of color from hibiscus.
Sweet Trail Mix Popcorn
You're going to want to reach for this snack when those sweet and crunchy cravings strike.
Savory Trail Mix Popcorn
Take your classic trail mix to new heights with this crunchy, hunger-satiating snack.