The 10 Entertaining Recipes You Loved This Month

Roasted market vegetables and warm, bubbled-over fruit pies are essential summer fare. But in the sweltering heat of July, we do as much as we can to keep our kitchens cool. This month, you avoided the oven and took to the grill, charring everything from chicken to flank steak. You kept side dishes simple, using vibrant summer produce in juicy salads and cold noodles. And for dessert, you opted for any and all things frozen -- though the Flag Cake still held its place in your heart.

As you head into summer's peak, keep the following recipes nearby. They'll help you make the most of your market bounty while staying cool all month long.

Grilled Flank Steak with Cherry Tomato Vinaigrette by meganvt01

Peanut Soba Noodle Salad by Nicki

Sautéed Zucchini with Mint, Basil, and Walnuts by Marian Bull

Roasted Banana Paletas by Nicholas Day

American Flag Cake by erinmcdowell

Beer Can Chicken by Cara Nicoletti

Blueberry and Rye Slab Pie by Yossy Arefi

Kevin Gillespie's Barbecue Chicken with Alabama White Barbecue Sauce by Genius Recipes

Tomato Salad with Corn, Summer Squash and Roasted Onions by Merrill Stubbs

Watermelon, Tomato, and Four-Herb Salad by EmilyC