July’s Most-Saved Recipes in the Epicurious App
Published August 1, 2026. Lead photograph by Scott Semler; prop styling by Maggie Dimarco; food styling by Drew Aichele.
Hot honey chicken with peaches and a dirty martini spritz were the undisputed stars of the show this month. The list included a smattering of chimichurri, bright dishes with cheery lift from lemon and herbs, and snacks so moreish it’s hard to stop at one handful. The A-list also included one special cocktail: this crisp pour built from vodka, sparkling wine, dry vermouth, and olive brine. Pour yourself one, then scroll down for the most-saved recipes in the Epicurious app this July.
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The 20 Most-Saved Recipes in the Epicurious App
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- 1/20. “It’s easy, doesn’t require a lot of ingredients, and delivers a ton of flavor. This has become a weekly staple in my house.”
- 2/20. Chicken piccata is a classic Italian dish made from pounded flat chicken breasts dredged in all-purpose flour, pan-fried, and topped with a lemony white wine and caper sauce.
- 3/20. Because they are lower in starch than Yukon Golds or russets, baby red potatoes hold their shape when tossed.
- 4/20. The magic of this hibachi chicken recipe comes from a combination of miso and peanut butter and how it beautifully caramelizes when it hits the grill.
- 5/20. Finally, a creamy, buttery risotto without all of the stirring. Just pop it in the oven and roast some mushrooms alongside to top off the finished dish.
- 6/20. “Served for dinner with cheese omelets and an arugula salad. Keeper.”
- 7/20. No grill needed for this just-charred-enough sweet and spicy chicken.
- 8/20. Use the beer, not the can, for this citrusy take on a classic that nods to mojo criollo.
- 9/20. Attention, martini drinkers and spritz drinkers: Please for a single line.
- 10/20. Sweet summer corn begs to be mixed with a splash of acid, a touch of heat, salty cheese, and toasty nuts for texture.
- 11/20. A flurry of fresh tarragon makes this speedy weeknight dish of seared cod and luscious, sun-colored pan sauce feel restaurant worthy.
- 12/20. Or sauce. Or dip. Or sandwich spread.
- 13/20. “I made this for my friend’s birthday and it was a big hit. Decadent but light and delicious. I got tons of compliments.”
- 14/20. When cooked long enough, the squash gets jammy and saucy, ideal for coating big pieces of pasta, like paccheri or ziti.
- 15/20. Punchy, make-ahead chimichurri adds a bright, fresh finish to this easy summer dinner.
- 16/20. The formula for this cooling summer soup couldn’t be simpler: blended cucumbers, tomatoes, and sweet red peppers, plus garlic, herbs, and fresh citrus.
- 17/20. This summery cake from Bake Club just happens to be gluten-free.
- 18/20. Make this shrimp risotto for a weeknight dinner. With bright flavor from lemon zest and fresh asparagus, it’s an ideal meal for spring.
- 19/20. “Tofu was really flavorful and grilled up nicely.”
- 20/20. These homemade onion-flavored chips just might be more addictive than the store-bought versions.
What Stood Out This July
Sweet-and-spicy chicken, chimichurri, lemon-and-herb brightness, and a dirty martini spritz were among the recurring themes. Easy weeknight dinners, no-stir risottos, and snackable, moreish bites rounded out the roundup.
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About Epicurious and Credits
Photographs by Travis Rainey, Elizabeth Coetzee, Chelsea Kyle, Kevin J Miyazaki, Isa Zapata, Scott Semler, Alex Lau, Elliott Jerome Brown Jr., Emma Fishman, Faith Mason, Joseph De Leo, and Heami Lee. Food styling by Mieko Takahashi, Rebecca Jurkevich, Olivia Mack Anderson, Drew Aichele, Dana Bonagura, Yekaterina Boystova, Maggie Ruggiero, Micah Marie Morton, Micah Morton, Judy Mancini, Thu Buser, John Bjostad, and Sue Li. Prop styling by Maggie Dimarco, Beatrice Chastka, Christine Keely, Alexandra Massillon, Kalen Kaminski, Sean Dooley, Emma Ringness, and Anne Eastman.
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