One steamy July evening, after a backyard BBQ, I needed something cold—but not heavy like ice cream. I remembered a trick my grandmother used: freeze citrus juice with a bit of sweetener and mint. That night, I made this lime granita with fresh mint and honey... and it became my go-to cool down ever...

The first time I grilled peaches was on a whim, during a backyard cookout with friends. I had a few too-ripe peaches and thought, “Why not?” I brushed them with a little coconut oil, sprinkled on cinnamon sugar, and tossed them on the grill. What came off was golden, caramelized magic warm, juicy pe...

A few summers ago, I hit a heatwave slump. The kids were begging for ice cream, I was craving something cold—but I didn’t want the sugar crash that came with it. That’s when I remembered the Italian granita I’d tried years ago during a girls’ trip. Light, fruity, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. So...