Using canned beets keeps the prep time to a minimum, but you can substitute roasted beets if you wish (see note below).

Crab is at its messiest and most delicious here—it’s served in a spicy barbecue sauce atop a platter of steaming spaghetti. You eat the crab legs and claws with your fingers, so be sure to provide plenty of big paper napkins.

Once you learn to cook corn on the grill, it may become your favorite way to prepare it. Don’t skip the chili powder or paprika here; it really heightens the smoky flavor of the grilled corn.

The combination of robust sausages and green bell peppers at once recalls the boisterous bustle of an Italian street fair. To re-create that festive atmosphere any time, whip up this quick entrée: sautéed sausages, onions, peppers, and tomatoes, served over vermicelli and topped with cheese.

Easy to prepare anytime.

This homemade flatbread is fabulous!