Meredith Deeds, The Minnesota Star Tribune

These three soup recipes deliver comfort without the wait, and they come with three lessons in making weeknight cooking easier and more delicious.

Most of these recipes have a make-ahead element that will lighten the ‘day of’ load and the stress level.

This is one of the most flexible times of the year in the kitchen.

The Aperol Spritz has dominated cocktail menus and social media feeds, becoming a “drink of the summer.”

Tangy fruits pair delectably well with these light, summery dishes.

This salad’s complex umami flavors are balanced perfectly with bright, citrusy notes.

Homemade hummus is a rich, creamy revelation, and it’s not hard to make.