Sail through some clever tricks for impressive -- and cost-conscious -- Maryland crab cakes as part of a weekend feast that's a breeze.

Middle Eastern flatbread, such as lavash or pita, can be used to wrap up the thin slices of lamb, lightly charred tomatoes, and chickpea-and-cucumber salad with lots of fresh mint.

Bacon and scallops are a classic combination. Here, the smoky-and-sweet pairing is used as a savory topping for sauteed zucchini and wax beans.

A salty-sweet blend of honey, soy sauce, and coriander adds Asian flavor to salmon. The fish is served with fragrant ginger rice and garlicky broccoli rabe.

Steamed lobsters filled with red and yellow tomatoes are drizzled with a mustard vinaigrette and served alfresco. Additional vinaigrette takes the place of drawn butter.

Chicken breasts smothered with onions and mushrooms are served over fresh spinach; tomatoes gratinee is a flavorful side dish.

The buffet includes a salad of freshly picked greens, beef kebabs, and eggplant straight off the grill; the baked tomatoes and peppers are stuffed with a mix of basmati rice, kale, and currants flavored with Middle Eastern spices.

Inspired by seasonal produce, this summery meal teams lamb chops with a chilled herb sauce, couscous with tomatoes and basil, and refreshing watermelon with ricotta salata and mint. When topped with ginger ale, scoops of store-bought sorbet become an innovative dessert that's light enough to enjoy any time of the day.

Put your grill to a new use with our grilled-pizza menu.

Kraftskiva, a Swedish harvest celebration, features a heaping platter of crayfish, which have been boiled with fresh dill. Seasonal side dishes include buttered new potatoes, a sprightly cucumber salad, and a mix of lettuces and herbs garnished with nasturtium blossoms.

Chicken topped with a chilled tuna puree is a variation on vitello (veal) tonnato, a classic warm-weather dish. On the side, tomatoes with anchovy dressing and a vegetable gratin.

Codfish cooked in herbs, wine, and lemon is complemented by potatoes drizzled with malt vinegar -- a lighter variation on the British tradition of fish and chips.

Spend a warm evening outdoors enjoying a Southern classic -- shrimp, corn, potatoes, and onions cooked together in a spicy broth.

Strike a balance between elegance and ease with a summer dinner featuring all-American dishes.

You don't have to be at the beach to enjoy this coastal classic. Lightly spiced crab cakes are panfried and served alongside honey-sweetened slaw made not only with cabbage but also with vibrant radicchio.

Using classic seafood chowder as inspiration, fish fillets are grilled and served on top of a creamy sauce; mini biscuits stand in for oyster crackers.

It's soft-shell crab season; celebrate with an easy alfresco dinner.

Enjoy simple meals outdoors on cool late-summer evenings. A light fish chowder is served with soda biscuits.

This trio of dishes, including little cakes with cheese and scallions, is perfect for warm-weather dining. Two salads -- one with tomatoes, one with black-eyed peas -- keep things cool.

Make the most of summer produce with this vibrant menu.

Try this tasty take on Mediterranean food.

Tuna-steak sandwiches a la nicoise are topped with a tapenade made of black olives and pine nuts and served with tarragon-seasoned artichokes.