Melone e Limone

This simple salad is the PERSONIFICATION of how stunning and delicious peak-of-season produce can be.
Continue reading » »Grilled Wild Salmon with Smoked Paprika

Rich, flavorful wild Alaskan salmon is an ideal ingredient for winning weeknight dinners.
Continue reading » »Pasta with Summer Squash, Sausage and Pesto

I pulled this pasta together one night when I had leftover sausage and squash in the fridge and a daughter eager to help out in the kitchen–the pesto came as much as an activity as an element of the dish. We went to the garden together to pick the basil and Noemi pounded the pesto…
Continue reading » »“Melted” Squash

This is one of my favorite ways to serve summer squash. You can use any type of squash, but I prefer the denser, green-fleshed varieties. I also like to add a dash of Guatemalan smoked chile pepper a friend of mine gave to me; this is a great dish to be adventurous with anything special…
Continue reading » »Herb-Flecked Bulgur

Quick-cooking bulgur comes to the rescue when you need an easy whole-grain side dish!
Continue reading » »Lime Caesar Dressing

Try this easy, bold-flavored Caesar dressing, inspired by Cristina Ferrare’s “Big Bowl of Love.”
Continue reading » »Nigel Slater’s Parmesan Tomatoes

Nigel Slater’s ultra-easy roasted tomatoes are a beautiful way to serve one of summer’s top crops.
Continue reading » »Buttery, Crumbly Tart Crust

I wanted a more crumbly (as opposed to flakey) crust for the Cherry-Apricot Almond Tart I make. This one is it.
Continue reading » »Cherry Apricot Almond Tart

This tart has the tri-fecta effect of cherries+almonds+apricots. And its gorgeous. Get ready for it to be the talk of the barbecue.
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