Summertime is made for meals alfresco, grilling on the patio, and lounging with cold drink in hand. How about a menu update? Whether inspired by vibrant veggies and unique seasonings for side dishes, or upping the grilling game with advice from award-winning pitmasters, these recently released summer cookbooks will light a culinary fire to keep summer dining delightful and delicious.

EVERYONE’S TABLE: GLOBAL RECIPES FOR MODERN HEALTH by Gregory Gourdet and JJ Goode

THE JAPANESE ART OF THE COCKTAIL by Masahiro Urushido and Michael Anstendig

DADA EATS LOVE TO COOK IT: 100 PLANT-BASED RECIPES FOR EVERYONE AT YOUR TABLE by Samah Dada

RODNEY SCOTT’S WORLD