Everything you need to know about grilling

Don't be intimidated by your grill this summer — embrace that smoky flavor with our recipes and 101 guide! [View this email in your browser]( It’s getting hot in here. 🔥 Time to cue up a 2005 Nelly classic, because we’re breaking out the [grills]( this summer. Not so comfortable as the grill master? Consider digging into another summer food star: avocados! Keep reading for a grilling 101 guide, this week’s recipe roundup, the latest food news, and resources to continue celebrating Pride beyond June. [Summer is officially in session](. But first: Can you solve this week’s Tuesday trivia question? 🧠Click below for the answer! [Four bowls of different kinds of food like pasta, tomato soup, salad, and rice and veggies.] FOOD What to Eat Ripe, creamy, and buttery. A nutritional powerhouse, avocados deserve to take center stage on your summer menu. [Bowls of green cucumber avocado soup with cucumber and radishes on a wooden table.] Chilled Cucumber Avocado Soup by Frankie Celenza Cool off on hot summer days with a chilled cucumber avocado soup that has a subtle spicy kick. [Make It]( [Roasted avocado with greens on a white plate.] Roasted Avocado with Mole Verde by Jason Neroni Roasted avocados topped with a homemade green garlic mole verde are worthy of a main course. [Make It]( Want to [rate and review a recipe]( that you’ve cooked? ✍️ Share your tips and see what others think by choosing a recipe and selecting “Recipe Notes.” And no need to wait! Go back to rate and review recipes you’ve already cooked. [A fried avocado taco with onions and radishes on a tortilla on a table.] Fried Avocado Tacos By Michel Janse A hearty portion of avocado replaces meat in these savory vegan tacos, which are drizzled with a homemade chipotle aioli. [Make ‘Em]( [Two bowls of chocolate avocado mousse with cream on a table.] Avocado Chocolate Mousse By the Tastemade TeamFruity, creamy, and chocolate-y, this dessert is simple to make and a healthy alternative to traditional mousse. [Make It]( Recipe of the Day Summer calls for a signature salad. [Slice of avocado and fresh citrus on a plate.]( Bright, tart, and refreshing; elevate any summer get-together with [a Citrus Sunshine Salad]( made with locally grown and sustainably farmed California Avocados. Get them while they're in season — now through summer — and don't forget to look for "California" on the avocado label when you shop! [Find Stores]( ENTERTAINMENT Delicious Headlines Chow down on the latest food news. [Whoopi Goldberg] [Whoopi’s snack snafu]( Jetlag sure can play tricks on our brain…and comedian Whoopi Goldberg experienced this firsthand recently after returning from Italy. The host of The View shared that she was “a little more jet lagged” than she realized, which led to her munching on cat treats at 2 a.m., mistaking the feline treat for her favorite bag of pretzels. “My eye finally kind of opened a little bit, and in my hand was the crabby flavor Temptations!” [Joey Chestnut] [A beefy matchup]( Last week, we brought you news of Joey Chestnut’s ban from the famous Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. In a stunning move, Netflix has announced a head-to-head matchup between Chestnut and his longtime rival, competitive eater Takeru Kobayashi. The two will face off in a live all-beef hot dog-eating event on Labor Day, September 2nd. This will be the first time the two legends have squared off since 2009! [Taylor Swift] [A Swift solution]( Taylor Swift: Singer, songwriter…firefighter? Swift was captured quickly putting out a kitchen fire by fellow singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams, who shared video of the incident on Instagram as a peek into the process behind the duo’s new song, “us.” Luckily, Abrams and Swift were both fine, though Swift jokingly remarked that their “purses are ruined.” As for what the two were cooking? We’ll never know! EDUCATION What to Do Become a grill master in just a few short steps. [Grilling 101] TIPS Just for Fun Give your kitchen a glow up. [Shop]( the design and organization products seen on “Kitchen Glow Up” and transform the way you cook and entertain at home! Today, we’re focusing on those extra accents that really make a space shine. [a curvy modern terracotta-colored vase]( [a traditional area rug in neutral colors decorated with red floral motifs]( HISTORY LESSON What to Watch & Read Continue your Pride education beyond June. We take time to celebrate and uplift the LGBTQ+ community in June, but you can continue your active allyship all year long. Here’s a handful of media suggestions to broaden your perspective and better understand the history of gay rights in America. Books - [A Queer History of the United States]( by Michael Bronski - [Tomorrow Will Be Different: Love, Loss, and the Fight for Trans Equality]( by Sarah McBride - [Sister Outsider]( by Audre Lorde - [A Quick & Easy Guide to They/Them Pronouns]( by Archie Bongiovanni & Tristan Jimerson - [The Stonewall Reader]( edited by New York Public Library and Jason Baumann Podcasts - [LGBTQ&A]( hosted by GLAAD award-winning journalist Jeffrey Masters - [Queery]( hosted by comedian Cameron Esposito - [Gender Reveal]( hosted by journalist Tuck Woodstock - [Making Gay History]( hosted by author Eric Marcus - [Come Out, Come Out]( hosted by Joanna Katcher and Mo Welch - [Las Culturistas]( hosted by Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang Films - Jennie Livingston’s 1991 documentary Paris Is Burning - Jamie Babbit’s 1999 cult classic But I’m a Cheerleader - Sam Feder’s 2020 documentary Disclosure: Trans Lives On Screen - Barry Jenkins’ 2016 film Moonlight - Greta Schiller and Robert Rosenberg’s 1984 documentary Before Stonewall - Sean Baker’s 2015 film Tangerine - Page Hurwitz’s 2024 documentary Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution Television Series - HBO’s Looking, a dramatic comedy following three gay friends in San Francisco - Netflix’s Heartstopper, a coming-of-age romance - FX’s Pose, a drama that showcases New York’s underground ballroom culture - Max’s We’re Here, a reality show in which drag queens make over small-town residents - ABC’s When We Rise, a miniseries about LGBT rights in America SOCIAL On Our Feed [A scoop of peach ice cream.]( This is your sign to make a batch of creamy peach ice cream at home. 🍑✨ [Feelin’ Peachy?]( Tell us how you feel. 💭 How likely are you to recommend this newsletter to a friend? lowest [1]( [2]( [3]( [4]( [5]( [6]( [7]( [8]( [9]( [10]( highest [Instagram icon]( [Pinterest icon]( [TikTok icon]( Was this email forwarded to you? 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