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Our Most Popular Recipes of May

Like a crispy rice salad, coffee cake scones, and a frozen espresso martini.
A pile of crispy rice diced mango shredded purple cabbage julienned radishes sliced Persian cucumbers sliced avocado...
Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, Prop Styling by Linden Elstran

You don’t have to venture outdoors or even peek out the window to know what time of year it is. Our most popular recipes from this past May are evidence enough. We have salads that long to be served outside, whether it’s a picnic-ready tower of crunchy cabbage or a steak-feta number primed for showtime at a backyard cookout. There’s also a bevy of beverages—frozen cocktails to keep you cool during the warmer days ahead. For a jolt of energy, you can’t go wrong with a frozen espresso martini. And for a citrus delight, try a slushy riff of the classic paloma. Cheers!

Keep reading to explore the most popular recipes of May 2025.

  • Coffee cake scones on a serving tray with tea.
    Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Drew Aichele, Prop Styling by Christine Keely
    1/10

    Coffee Cake Scones

    Sour cream scones get treated to a cinnamon-sugar swirl and crunchy streusel crown.

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  • Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, Prop Styling by Linden Elstran
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    Crispy Rice Salad With Spicy Tahini Dressing

    With crunchy cabbage, sweet mango, and ripe avocado, this salad will keep you full.

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  • Photograph by Elliott Jerome Brown Jr., Food Styling by Sean Dooley, Prop Styling by Erica Lutz
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    Coney Island Hot Dogs

    Be the cookout MVP with our recipe for Coney dogs—beef franks topped with meat sauce, chopped onions, and a squidge of yellow mustard.

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  • Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton, Prop Styling by Christina Allen
    4/10

    Steak Salad With Feta Dressing

    Juicy steak, crisp lettuce, and a blender dressing come together for a breezy summer dinner.

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  • Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Liberty Fennell, Prop Styling by Gerri Williams
    5/10

    Blueberry Muffin Baked Oatmeal

    A nourishing, cozy breakfast you can throw together with fresh or frozen berries.

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  • Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, Prop Styling by Linden Elstran
    6/10

    Dill Pickle Potato Salad

    With homemade quick pickles, this will be your new signature side dish.

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  • Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Maggie Ruggiero, Prop Styling by Linden Elstran
    7/10

    Frozen Espresso Martini With Spiked Whipped Cream

    This frozen cocktail uses instant espresso for a strong flavor and unbeatable convenience.

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  • Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Maggie Ruggiero, Prop Styling by Linden Elstran
    8/10

    Paloma Slushy

    Frozen into a slushy, the classic tequila and grapefruit cocktail becomes even more refreshing.

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  • Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton, Prop Styling by Christina Allen
    9/10

    Pad Kra Pao

    This fast stir-fry dish pairs minced pork and fragrant basil with hot Thai chiles and a crispy fried egg.

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  • Photo by Travis Rainey, Prop styling by Christine Keely, Food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich
    10/10

    Hugo Spritz

    With elderflower liqueur, mint, and prosecco, the effervescent Hugo spritz cocktail is a hit year round, but particularly on warm nights.

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