Samin Nosrat

Rice flour gives these cookies a very fine texture, an also results in a gluten-free dessert. Letting the dough rest allows the flour to absorb moisture, making it less crumbly and easier to handle.

A sophisticated--and infinitely easier--take on sour cream and onion dip. Pair it with lamb, grilled chicken, or fish.

For this juicy, herbaceous salad, feel free to combine different varieties of cucumbers and tomatoes, which are at peak season around the same time.

This healthy spinach recipe is a light version of dip (thanks, yogurt!).