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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.

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

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.

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

Our homage to lahmacun, the Middle Eastern flatbread.

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

Lining the toasted, buttered bun with lettuce might seem controversial, but it provides both crunch and a waterproof barrier that keeps the bread from sogging out.

If topping a fried fish sandwich with lobster mayo sounds decadent…well, it is.

Grilling and then roasting adds smoky notes to the lamb and jump-starts the browning.

This aromatic Vietnamese-inspired dish calls for pounding the chicken breasts to a uniform thinness, which eliminates any dryness.

Scallops: so meaty and delicious and yet so easy to overcook. That’s why we sear these on only one side, preserving the meltingly tender, near-raw texture on the other end.

This gochujang rub is great on ribs, but would also work on a pork shoulder before braising, or bone-in pieces of chicken.

The tri-tip is a tender, triangular cut of beef tucked near the sirloin. There are only two per steer, so if your butcher is out, go with sirloin.

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.

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.

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

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

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 .…