Dinner

Japanese eggplants are smaller, sweeter, and faster-cooking than other types. If using globe eggplants, slice them into half-inch rounds.

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.

Massaging the greens both softens and seasons them before grilling.

When shopping for this salad at the market, pick heavy, aromatic cantaloupes with stem ends that yield slightly when pressed.

We’ve included Gyngell’s recipe for pizza dough, but if you prefer to use store-bought, we promise not to tell.

To take this to a traditional wedge salad place, grill some thick-cut bacon and crumble it over the top.

Dorade is also known as sea bream and orata; you can substitute with red snapper or black bass.

Say you’re not a big onion person. This sauce, without the onions, is delicious on its own. If you do like onions, smoke 'em along with these potatoes for the perfect summer side dish.

This high-summer salad hits every note on the sweet (red pepper), sour (tomato), salty (ricotta and anchovy), and bitter (olive) scale.

Two sweet-salty finishings let guests craft their own signature sandwiches, but if you’re a purist, leave them off and let the (excellent) bacon speak for itself.

As long as you don’t mess with the ratio of vinegar, sugar, and salt, you can experiment with other spices, like fennel and coriander seeds, in this brine.

This twist on the traditional Italian peperonata omits the tomatoes, but the bell peppers are hearty and colorful enough on their own. Serve as a side dish or pour over steak.

Salt the cucumbers a day ahead—they’ll get crunchier when chilled. Add some Smoked Potatoes for a heartier salad.

White miso is the mildest and sweetest type, which is why it’s called for in this quantity.

A ripe cantaloupe is one of the most intoxicating pieces of produce under the sun—use it creatively.

The surface of this hand-cut Italian burger will be seared and crisp, the inside medium-rare.

The acidity in the lime juice and tequila will help the fish firm up, but if it sits too long, it will get tough.

Mature spinach has a stronger flavor than baby spinach and holds up better to this creamy dressing. 

If you can't handle the heat, don't stay out of the kitchen. Just turn off the oven and make these no-cook recipes.

A classic Sunday supper doesn't have to mean heavy, hearty braised meat—try these lighter, fresher projects for dinner this weekend.

Veggie burgers are not easy to make awesome, but we think this one nails it. We solved the “mush” factor by folding in bouncy mushrooms and pleasantly firm black beans, threw a hard sear on it for crisp texture on the outside, and seasoned it aggressively to combat any blandness. There’s no imitation protein or weird ingredients, just a rich, moist mixture of vegetables, grains, and nuts that work with any toppings you want to throw at it. It may not be vegan, but it’s pretty darn good. This is .…

This paprika- and chile-spiked potato salad is equally delicious served warm or room temperature.

Potato on potato action here—the chips add welcome crunch to a refreshingly mayo-free salad.

A dinner-friendly riff on a bagel with lox and cream cheese. If you’re not feeling the smoked salmon, simply omit it.