We don’t build our meals around trends or one-size-fits-all plans. Over time, we’ve learned that what you reach for in the kitchen shifts with the season, and that’s a good thing.
Summer brings its own rhythm. More meals move outside. Market bags fill with fresh produce. Some cuts are made for quick weeknight cooking, while others are worth giving a little more time.
This seasonal feature is a reflection of that. A handful of cuts that fit how we’re cooking right now, shaped by the season, and meant to be used in real, everyday meals.
These are the easy summer favorites made for hot grates, quick dinners, and gathering around the table after a good day outside.
Not every summer meal has to be rushed. These cuts reward a little time, whether they are smoking, braising, or cooking low and slow.
These are the practical cuts that help pull a meal together. Add them to salads, skillets, kabobs, sandwiches, or whatever came home from the market.
Wild-caught fish from the Great Lakes brings something bright, simple, and local to the summer table.