Each time I make this Summer Slaw with Blackberries, I am carried back in time. I vividly remember the summertime ritual of picking blackberries when I was growing up.  We would scout out abundant vines along roadsides and pile out of the car with our–Read more

These waning days of summer cause me to want to celebrate our local sun-kissed produce at its peak.  I was lucky enough last week to have a friend offer me an abundance of tomatoes from her garden. They included Japanese Black Trifele and Pink Bumblebee–Read more

Now that grilling season is open, I’m always looking for easy sides that can complement our meals. I want dishes that add to the festivities. This rice salad fits those categories.  It is colorful and flavorful, a great companion for meats or vegetables that are–Read more

My niece has planted her first garden this year and is harvesting beautiful peppers, tomatoes, and cucumbers. Remembering a tempting salad recipe I had seen in the June 1999 issue of Bon Appétit, I asked myself what would happen if some of her Cajun cucumbers met a–Read more

Crunchy sweet corn meets just-tender zucchini in this salad that celebrates summer. The vinaigrette that binds it has touches of mellow onion and bright notes of mint. It’s pretty simple to put together, can be assembled ahead of time, and will wow whoever is gathered–Read more

The variety of colors at summer farmers markets make me want to fill our plates with lively combinations of vegetables.   The season’s temperatures beckon us to have salads more often—a cool composition of the freshest summer produce. If you want to celebrate the colors and produce–Read more