It's officially the best time of the year to cook. Chris Morocco and Andy Baraghani talk through the seven recipes they developed for our September issue to make the most of it—we promise these will get you excited for the new season, even if your tan lines are starting to fade. After that, Chris goes through his own top 10 cooking rules.

Get the recipes from this episode:

Creamy Pasta with Crispy Mushrooms

Sweet-and-Saucy Pork Chops

Sheet-Pan Potato Hash with Fixins

Coconut Milk-Braised Chicken Legs

Braised Short Ribs with Squash and Chile

Roast Fish with Curry Butter

Beef and Ginger Stir-Fry

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