Vegetable

Minty peas and seared scallops are, well, two peas in a pod.

Risotto cooked with smoky bacon and spring leeks is topped with a slow poached egg

A commuter dad, a work-at-home mom, two kids, and a pair of BlackBerrys. 15-minute-meals? If only. A peek at how Jenny Rosentrach and Andy Ward actually pull off dinner.

“With Italian cooking, the pasta is key,” says Culina chef Victor Casanova. “I try to match the pasta with the sauce and the feel of the dish.” This light, fresh, veggie-packed entrée calls for a delicate pasta. Casanova chose garganelli, which also happens to have ridges that are perfect for grabbing onto the pea puree that serves as the pasta sauce.

This zucchini soup recipe freezes well—a perfect way to combat an overabundance of summer squash in your garden.