You can use any combination of tomatoes in this luscious Spanish soup, making it an excellent way to use up less-than-perfect tomatoes—ones with splits, soft spots or cracks. Just cut…
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When made with tomatoes in a variety of colors and sizes, this elegant tomato tart becomes a showstopper on your summertime table. Heirloom Tomato Tart with Ricotta and Basil…
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For this divinely simple dish, you need to use the very best of everything, so be sure to seek out top-quality shrimp. For a big party, serve the shrimp on…
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These addictive hors d’oeuvres are especially enticing when made with fresh summer corn cut straight from the cob. Double the recipe if you’re serving a crowd; you’ll be surprised how…
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This variation on classic beef carpaccio cooks the meat following a Japanese technique, tataki, that calls for quickly searing it over high heat so that the inside remains rare. Here,…
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Bruschetta, which is simply grilled bread topped with something, is the ideal party food: easy to make, serve, and eat. The three toppings used here—classic tomato, garlic, and basil; sautéed…
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Burrata — a moist, fresh ball of mozzarella filled with curds and cream — slowly oozes with each delicious forkful. It’s a perfect partner for summer’s first cherry tomatoes. …
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A gently steamed artichoke leaf dipped in melted butter is exquisite, but grilled baby artichokes only improve on a good thing. Don’t worry if they are on the grill for…
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A cherry tomato salsa brings a bright flavor to this quick dish. Round out the meal with a salad of baby lettuce, radishes and red onion. For a special treat,…
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Halloumi’s claim to fame is that it holds its shape when grilled or fried. Preserved lemon, more intense in flavor than fresh lemon, is available in specialty food shops or…