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The farmers’ market in high summer is the best bet for finding the small, inky-purple, round eggplants used in this recipe.

Any type of tomatoes will work, though cherry tomatoes hold their shape well. If what you’ve got is a couple of ripe beefsteaks or Romas, cut them into 1" pieces and carry on.

Raise the stakes on weeknight dinners with easy steak recipes.

Mezcal: trending! Like tequila, mezcal is made from the agave plant, but it’s got an inherent smokiness, too. If you haven’t had it before, this cocktail recipe is a great place to start.

You can replace some of the cilantro or parsley with other tender herbs—basil, dill, chives. Just make sure to include the tarragon; it gives the dip an anise-y, bittersweet punch.

It’s all in the details with this fennel salad recipe. Taste after each step to reach the perfect balance between salt and acid.

This dip recipe goes beyond vegetables and can also be paired with lamb, chicken, or fish.

Try seeking out a high-quality Sauvignon Blanc vinegar. You’ll be amazed at how much it brightens these sugar snap peas.

Make sure to add the lemon juice just before serving so that the vinaigrette holds its vibrant color.

If you are a chile fan, you can sub in serranos or jalapeños for the chiles de árbol.

Make sure to peel away the outermost layer from the fennel bulb; it’s tough and fibrous and won’t be good grilled.

The tangy-spicy yogurt sauce here means no more boring carrots.

Trust us, saffron oil sounds a lot fancier than it really is to make.

This simple tuna tartare is your entry point for eating raw fish.

Aguachile, literally meaning chile water, is traditionally made with chiles, cilantro, onion, lime, and, yeah, water.

Chopping pomegranate seeds breaks them up and releases their vivid color into the dressing.

This all-purpose weeknight green curry recipe has great flavor complexity for how quick it is to make.

This savory, larb-esque pork mixture makes for the ultimate all-purpose grain bowl topper.

A simple recipe that will make you wonder why you never made raw fish at home before.

Bitter radicchio is the perfect match for sweet stone fruit in this easy salad recipe.

Smoky bacon, crunchy shredded lettuce, and an addictively zesty dressing—what’s not to like?

If rib eye is a little fancy for your weeknight, try hanger or skirt steaks.

Rose water is the little something that makes this cocktail recipe special.

You can use whatever semifirm white fish you like. Not a fan of snapper? Try sea bass or striped bass.