Cheese

If you can’t find mozzarella di bufala (buffalo mozzarella) for this late-summer dish, substitute fresh cow’s-milk mozzarella. Silverton sometimes serves the dish with slow-roasted tomatoes for a tangy-sweet flourish.

A creamy eggplant spread tops this lavash recipe—and oh, did we mention the Parmesan cheese?

Chef Nancy Silverton turns the classic salad into an art form by using great ingredients. Choose sweet heirloom tomatoes, drizzle with good-quality extra-virgin olive oil, and serve with creamy buffalo mozzarella to make this simple dish sing.

With its biscuity buttermilk crust, this rustic pie is our new summertime staple. Let the pie cool for at least one hour before serving.

They may look and feel like sugary beignets, but these savory creations utilize any green in the fridge to make a fluffy appetizer you'll crave.

Use smoked blue cheese to give this dip a subtle smokiness, though any good blue cheese will do.