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The Lost Lake House Menu of Gourmet
When Gourmet closed in 2009, this collection of simple summer recipes was left behind. We're publishing it here for the first time—right when you can really use it.

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Sticky Grilled Chicken
Molasses, pomegranate juice, and apricot jam lend a deliciously sweet-tart, barbecue sauce–like glaze to this summertime grilling staple.

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Baked Tomatoes, Peppers, and Goat Cheese
This savory-sweet dish is decorated with soft cheese and a hint of garlic. Served over a crispy baguette, it’s the perfect summer lunch, midday snack, or party appetizer.

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Grilled Corn With Basil Butter
Stir fresh basil and thyme into softened butter, and your grilled corn will taste even sweeter and more aromatic.

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Late Summer Tomatoes With Fresh Herbs
Tossing the tomatoes with lemon juice and fresh herbs intensifies their flavor.

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Pecan Bourbon Baklava
Honey-bourbon syrup is the star of this baklava. Serve it with fresh cherries and vanilla ice cream for a decadent summer dessert.

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Flat Beans With Mustard Thyme Vinaigrette
Romano beans, also known as Italian flat beans, are pleasantly mild and sweet. Tossing them in this quick vinaigrette adds a robust, pungent flavor—they will complement any summery main dish.

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81 Healthy Summer Grilling Recipes
Nothing against cheeseburgers or anything, but sometimes you want some grilled fish and veggies.

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Abra Berens' "Creamed Cheese" Technique Turns Regular Mozzarella Into Burrata
Well, it's basically burrata.

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Massaged Kale With Tomatoes, Creamed Mozzarella, and Wild Rice
Double-down on the dairy by tossing torn pieces of mozzarella in a bowl with sour cream, lemon juice, and salt to make an extra-rich, luscious topper for this greens-and-grains salad.

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Weekly Meal Plan: August 5–9
This week's meal plan features grilled salmon, sweet-and-salty pork, and classic Cuban sandwiches.

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Green Bean and Tuna Salad With Basil Dressing
Our idea of summer salad means minimal cooking, lots of fresh greens, and enough protein to feel filling.

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11 Recipes for a Summer Staycation
Chinese barbecue, Greek shrimp, and nine more recipes you need to kick back and relax this weekend.

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Our 32 Favorite Bread Salad Recipes
These panzanella variations are proof that salads should have more carbs.

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Mais con Yelo
In the Philippines, mais con yelo is a traditional dessert of crushed ice layered with corn kernels and sweetened milk. For this version, the milk and ice are combined with puréed corn to make a delicious granita.

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29 Snacks to Take On Your Next Camping Trip
From simple summer dips to no-bake energy bites, these snacks are perfect for grilling over the campfire or taking on the trail.

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Our 35 Best Hot Dogs and Sausages
Double-stuffed dogs, grilled kielbasa tacos, low-country boils, and more ways to enjoy sausage this summer.

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How to Make the Coconut Rice Pudding Pie from MeMe's Diner
Chef Bill Clark reveals the recipe for a pie that's one part nostalgia, one part ingenuity, and many parts cream.

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Meme’s Coconut Rice Pudding Pie
This chilled rice pudding pie is adapted from the popular dessert at MeMe’s Diner in Brooklyn, NY.

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Fried Okra
Nothing says “Southern” like the smell of okra frying in a cast-iron skillet atop an angry flame.