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Romanesco shows up in the late fall, tastes like a cross between cauliflower and broccoli, and is studded with fractal-shaped florets that make it look like a magical mythical structure.

Soaking softens whole grains and shortens cooking time; feel free to sub farro, brown rice, or barley.

And why she makes dreams and not goals.

Summer cooking recommendations and other thoughts from Healthyish editor Amanda Shapiro.

Well-seasoned sushi rice is like rice in technicolor.

The tastiest rice is seasoned sushi rice.

This summer, we’re swapping the basil and mint for turmeric and coconut oil in this classic summer salad.

This lime leaf sambal is lip-numbingly spicy but full of complex umami flavor.

For when you and hot dogs are on a break. You didn't break up, you're just seeing other people.

A killer playlist and all-natural skin routine also her up unwind.

Thoughts on pleasure as a form of resistance and more from Healthyish editor Amanda Shapiro.

Made by fermenting multiple grape varieties in one vessel, co-fermented wines are this summer's most delicious drink.

How Kuniko Yagi went from banker to udon waitress to owning her own restaurant in L.A.

As if grilled squid that's tender in the middle and charred on the exterior weren't good enough, we're pairing it with smoky bell peppers and a lemony herb salad.

When it comes to grilling chicken breasts, it's skin-on, bone-in all the way. The meat stays juicier, and you get the bonus of crispy skin.

Don't skip the skin-on fillets: The skin not only protects the delicate fish from overcooking but also gets deliciously crispy on the grill.

There’s only a kiss of honey in the vinaigrette, but it’s an essential player. With all the briny flavors from fish and the capers, you need a touch of sweetness for balance.

Red, juicy, and sweet, tomatoes and watermelon are soul mates, and they both need salt, spice, and fat to reach their full potential.

If you can learn how to cook a whole fish, you'll have summer's most impressive dinner in your back pocket.

Aguachile is the spicy relative of ceviche that leans heavily on chiles for heat and lime juice for acidity. Here, hearts of palm, mango, and tomatoes replace the traditional raw shrimp.

In this unexpected take on panzanella, chunks of ripe melon take the place of tomatoes. But the unexpected star is the brine from the Peppadew peppers: Spicy, sweet, and tart, it combines with the melon's juices and soaks into the toasted bread.

Perfect as either a side salad or a cocktail hour snack platter, you’re going to want to keep serving this mix of complementary sweet and salty and crunchy and soft bites all summer long.

Say it with us: No more squishy, bland summer squash!

Salty and sweet, crunchy and juicy, this throw-it-together summer side has it all.