Skye Gyngell
Squid, Lemon, and Zucchini Blossom Fritto Misto
During summer months, find zucchini blossoms at specialty grocers or at farmers’ markets. Halved scallions can be used instead, and small shrimp can stand in for the squid.
Zucchini, Potato, and Fontina Pizzettas
We’ve included Gyngell’s recipe for pizza dough, but if you prefer to use store-bought, we promise not to tell.
Dorade with Potatoes and Burst Tomato Sauce
Dorade is also known as sea bream and orata; you can substitute with red snapper or black bass.
Roasted Red Peppers and Cherry Tomatoes With Ricotta
This high-summer salad hits every note on the sweet (red pepper), sour (tomato), salty (ricotta and anchovy), and bitter (olive) scale.
Melon and Lemon Verbena with Prosecco
Adding lemon verbena and pureéd cantaloupe to a simple syrup brings out the sweet notes of the Prosecco.
Ricciarelli
These traditional almond cookies hail from Tuscany; their texture is chewy, similar to macaroons.
Frozen Peaches with Strawberries and Mint
Poached frozen peaches eat like fruit-shaped sorbet and look like a three-dimensional sunset.