Vegetable

This thin red sauce gets its name since you can frequently brush or "mop" it onto a variety of foods for an extra kick of spice.

Progression of a tomato sandwich: On buttered bread with salt; on bread with mayo and cheddar; seasoned and grilled with cheddar and mayo. They’re all pretty perfect, but we’ll take the advanced version, thanks.

Chop these Calabrian-style chiles into pasta sauce or sprinkle onto pizza.

There are a lot of aioli recipes out there. This one uses a coddled egg instead of raw, and the blender method ensures a successful emulsion.

One in ten Padróns or shishitos is actually spicy. Pepper roulette!

Splash liberally on fried eggs, toss with grilled veg, or spread on a sub.

Mussels steam in the same saucepan as chili-and-fennel-spiced tomato sauce in this effortless supper.

This homemade take on harissa is bold enough to use on pork chops or chicken thighs, too. You can also toss it with broccoli or carrots before roasting.

Combined with coconut milk, it’s the base for your next Thai curry.

Chiles and pineapple? Believe it or not, this sweet/spicy mix is insanely refreshing in drink form.

This bean salad is taken to new, luxurious levels with the addition of eggs, anchovies, and your favorite summer squash.

Sometimes the oddest-sounding things are the most mind-blowing. Case in point: this savory, crunchy, juicy, sugary sundae.

We like sandwiches that send juices running down to our elbows, which is why we insist on dressing the lettuce. 

How can you look at this and not crave brisket tacos?

Slice these and mix with cured meats for a fresher take on antipasto salad.

Carrots: Will they hummus? This recipe proves they will, in the most resounding, confident way.

Cucumber and sage play off gin’s botanical notes; egg whites make this creamy and light. Dangerously refreshing.

The ultimate make-your-own-BLT-sandwich spread is coming soon to a beach house near you, and it's stocked with the summer's best produce.

Ethereally creamy hummus is easy to make at home—just follow Michael Solomonov's tips.

An authentic guacamole recipe is a rare thing indeed. Nail it with these tips—and by avoiding these common mistakes.

Other stone fruit, such as peaches, nectarines, or apricots, would also be compatible in this sweet-sour-spicy relish.

Turns out, the best kind of French food is at the local supermarket.

Did you know you can grill a steak, toss together a ceviche, and make watermelon poké—all on a sailboat? Neither did we until we charted a course for the Channel Islands with a veteran crew of food lovers.

Got mealy, lackluster tomatoes? Turns out you’re in luck.