The sweet strawberries, sharp onion, creamy avocado, and tangy lime make every bite of this salsa sing, and all of it is rounded out with a little honey and basil -- every bite is different, and a million times better than the jarred salsa from my youth.
Read MoreA perfect summer salad — the watermelon is sweet and mild and the feta is sharp and salty, but this is precisely why the two work so well together. The dressing -- olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and a touch of honey -- allows the ingredients to shine without overwhelming them.
Read MoreButterscotch pudding (toasty brown sugar, vanilla, and all) all dressed up for Summer.
Read MoreThin slices of summer zucchine layered over three cheeses — mild ricotta, tangy goat cheese, sharp Parmesan — and wrapped up in a flaky, buttery pie crust.
Read MoreMy ideal burger — a juicy beef patty topped with cheddar, avocado, and tomato. Bun toasting optional but should be mandatory.
Read MoreThe yogurt here is creamy and sweet, balancing the tart raspberries perfectly with just a hint of honey mixed in every bite. And since this yogurt and fruit, frozen on a stick - could we argue these are also an acceptable summer breakfast option?!
Read MoreThe mix of ingredients may seem odd first, but trust me on this – every bite of this sauce is different, thanks to the briny olives, sweet raisins, sharp capers, and savory tomatoes, which all complement the swordfish perfectly.
Read MoreThe salty rich prosciutto, creamy mild burrata, sweet juicy nectarines, and peppery arugula made for one of the best dishes I've had all summer — bonus, no heat required.
Read MoreEveryone get’s their own crostata here, with a buttery super flaky crust and sweet summer-y filling, perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. I used raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries here, but you could also use any sort of fruit you like.
Read MoreA classic Italian summer dish, with rice and whatever else your heart desires — here we have cheese, olives, tuna, tomatoes, and arugula, among other things.
Read MorePerfectly creamy, dreamy, intensely chocolate-y gelato to transport you right to Italy, no plane tickets required.
Read MoreIf you ever wanted to make s'mores for a crowd, this dessert is essentially one big s'more baked in a pan, but made even a little more delicious because of the buttery, brown sugary crust.
Read MoreWho said shortcakes had to be sweet?! Here we have a savory shortcake with tomato, basil, and goat cheese, all dressed up for summer.
Read MoreA recipe that exemplifies the sort of simplicity of Italian cuisine that I have come to love — this delicious ragù comes together to make an amazing dish with minimal effort, with a certain depth and richness of flavor that makes it seem like it has been simmering for hours.
Read MoreMuffins that are super fluffy, vanilla-y, and chock full of berries, not to mention perfect for the summer when blueberry season rolls around.
Read MoreA classic starter here in the Eternal City, it doesn’t get better than crisp, lightly salted zucchini flowers stuffed with cheese, now does it?
Read MoreRigatoni with a melanzane alla parmigiana twist.
Read MoreThis is a dessert that I’ve been making since it was published in Bon Appetit magazine back in 2004, in my early baking days, and it is absolutely delicious. For our non-American readers – a cobbler is essentially a fruit dessert with a biscuit topping, not to be confused with a crisp or crumble, which has more of a streusel crumb topping. It is reminiscent of a fruit pie, without the time consuming homemade pie crust.
Read MoreJust when you thought the classic American peanut butter cookie couldn’t get any better, we’ve added toasted oats for texture and a creamy peanut butter frosting for extra peanut butter flavor. You’re welcome.
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