Genevieve Ko is the former cooking editor for the Los Angeles Times. She is a cookbook author and has been a food writer, editor and recipe developer for national food media outlets. Ko graduated from Yale after a childhood in Monterey Park.
This year, do a small cookout with your quarantine crew. With these dishes, it’ll still feel like a party.
Nancy's burgers
Time 40 minutes
Yields Serves 6
If you’re going to fire up your grill to flip some burgers, you want to make these loaded ones from Nancy Silverton.
Vegan Tommy’s-Style Chili Burger
Time 30 minutes
Yields Makes 8
You don’t need meat to enjoy a messy Memorial Day burger. Make this chili one with Beyond or Impossible products.
Perfect grilled steak
Time 20 minutes
Yields Serves 4
If you splurged on steak to grill, be sure to do it right.
Half-Salted Steaks With Kale-Caper Sauce
Time 30 minutes
Yields Serves 2 to 4
Or if you want to cook it in your kitchen, try this revolutionary technique.
Grilled shrimp skewers with charmoula
Time 15 minutes
Yields Serves 2 to 4
For surf and turf, throw these shrimp skewers on the grill too.
Grilled Asparagus Tostadas with Charred Tomatillo Chermoula
Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Yields Serves 4 to 6
Or toss asparagus on the grill for this delicious vegetarian main dish from Ray Garcia.
Chopped Salad With Citrus-Soy Dressing
Time 10 minutes
Yields Serves 6 to 8
You’re gonna need a refreshing salad to balance all the rich foods.
Vintage strawberry pie
Time 1 hour
Yields Serves 8
Of course you’ll need dessert. Strawberries are coming in season and taste great in this pie.
Cherry-Almond Upside Down Cake
Time 55 minutes
Yields Serves 8
Cherries are fantastic right now. Bake them into this cake that will keep all week long.
