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Bright yellow bowl of shrimp ceviche

Peach Salsa (May Include Nectarine)

Move over, tomatoes. This salsa stars peaches, that sweet summer stone fruit that goes with...
Cherry tomato salsa with herbs and spoon

Summer Salsa Fresca in Shades of Red and Gold

Salsa can take so many shapes and forms, and today's recipe stars red and sungold...
Yellow bowl of coconut and herb chutney

Pati’s Coconut Chutney

It’s unusual for me to label a post with such a personal title, but in...
Watermelon margarita with salted rim and lime

Cocktails Get Local: Shaking Up a Watermelon Margarita (Video)

Bring summer watermelon into your cocktails for an out-of-this-world margarita that is dangerously delicious. Nothing...
Open-faced heirloom tomato and lettuce sandwich

A Perfect Summer Sandwich: Heirloom Tomatoes with Garlic-Caper Aioli and Arugula

Summer eating at its simplest and best: sliced colorful heirloom tomatoes with creamy garlic and...
Two slices of chocolate zucchini bread with thyme

Dark Chocolate Zucchini Bread (Bet You Can’t Tell It’s Whole Grain)

When that green-speckled squash just keeps coming and coming each August, it’s time to bake...
Black bowl of tomato soup with crossed chives

Sublime Tomato Basil Soup (Cooking Video)

Whether you prefer to call it a bisque or a soup, the end result is...
Grilled elote with creamy cheese and lime wedges

Summer Indulgence: Mexican Street Corn with Garlic Aioli and Cotija Cheese

Summer corn is delicious, but when it's grilled to perfection and slathered with garlic aioli...
A bowl of red salsa on a table with plants in the background.

Making Fresh Tomato Sauce (Cooking Video)

One of my most favorite summer cooking activities is making fresh tomato sauce. There's simply...
Heirloom tomato slices with feta and herbs

Roasted Heirloom Tomato Salad with Dijon-Dressed Mustard Greens and Gorgonzola

Heirloom tomatoes get a quick roast before being placed atop a bed of Dijon-vinaigrette dressed...