With fresh corn, tomatoes, and zucchini at their peak this month, make the most of summer's best with menus that highlight each ingredient from start to finish.
by Ian Knauer
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Tales of An Urban Beekeeper
The latest buzz in New York isn't about fashion or chefs: It's about bees. Nathalie Jordi tries her hand at beekeeping—on a downtown Manhattan rooftop—with surprisingly sweet results.
Inspired by her grandparents' legendary California restaurant, Nepenthe, Romney Steele show how to bring simplicity, generosity, and fresh flavors to the party table.
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Pennsylvania Dutch Treat
In and around Pennsylvania's Lancaster County, the long-revered style of farm-to-table cooking is being revitalized and redefined by a new generation of chefs and farmers.
by Mark Rozzo
Don't sweat this summer: Icebox desserts like white chocolate-cherry mousse pie, frozen mocha lattes, and peach ice cream pie will keep you cool.
by Abigail Johnson Dodge
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Flavored syrups.
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Slippery punch; ginger beer.
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Saving herbs; debunking food myths.
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Movie food stylist Susan Spungen.
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Readers' favorite restaurant recipes.
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Juicy and plump blueberries are among the highest ranking superfoods. Take advantage of this with recipes that allow you to savor their sweet-tart flavor all season long.
text by Amy Albert
recipes by Lori Longbotham
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A delicious dinner of grilled sausages and figs lets you spend more time enjoying the meal, and less time cooking it
by Sarah Tenaglia
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wine & spirits
The perfect summer sippers, French rosés are wonderfully food-friendly—and affordable, too.
by Heather John
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prep school®
Grilling pizza dough; making chocolate shards; and preparing a tarte tatin.
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Blackberry, Lemon, and Gingersnap Cheesecake Pudding 105
Bruschetta with Rosemary, Roasted Plum Tomatoes, Ricotta, and Prosciutto 75
Grilled Monterey Sardines with Lemon and Herbs 87
Tagliatelle with Fresh Corn Pesto 69
Tender Zucchini Fritters with Green Goddess Dressing 72
Tropical Fruit-Infused Tequila 14
Blueberry Salad with Prosciutto and Melon 57
Curried Red Lentil, Kohlrabi, and Couscous Salad 52
Shaved Zucchini Salad with Parmesan and Pine Nuts 73
Shrimp, Mango, and Avocado Salad with Sweet Chili-Ginger Vinaigrette 47
Summer Bean Salad with Toasted Walnuts and Pecorino Fresco 88
fish, seafood
Fish al Pastor with Pineapple Sauce and Cilantro Sauce 16
Grilled Salmon with Quick Blueberry Pan Sauce 57
Halibut with Zucchini Salsa Verde 73
meats
End-of-the-Week Deli Sandwich 47
Grilled Sausage and Fig Pizza with Goat Cheese 61
Grilled Sausages with Figs and Mixed Greens 61
Lamb Kebabs with Mint Pesto 87
Quick-Brined Grilled Pork Chops with Treviso and Balsamic Glaze 53
Rib-Eye Steaks with Garbanzo and Green Bean Salad 47
Seared Rib-Eye Steak with Tomato-Caper Relish 77
poultry
Grilled Brined Chicken with Chimichurri Sauce 97
Grilled Chicken and Plantains, Jamaican-Style 53
Grilled Mustard Chicken with Fresh Corn Polenta 71
vegetarian
Curried Red Lentil, Kohlrabi, and Couscous Salad 52
Linguine with Red Bell Peppers and Kalamata Olives 52
pasta, pizza
Grilled Sausage and Fig Pizza with Goat Cheese 61
Linguine with Red Bell Peppers and Kalamata Olives 52
Tagliatelle with Fresh Corn Pesto 69
sandwiches
End-of-the-Week Deli Sandwich 47
Olive-Oil Roasted Tomatoes and Fennel with White Beans 77
Summer Corn Sauté with Tons of Herbs 71
Blueberry Cobbler with Easiest-Ever Biscuits 58
Toffee, Pecan, and Peach Crisps 14
cakes
Mexican Chocolate Cake with Orange Meringue 100
Orange Polenta Cake with Vanilla-Scented Plums and Blackberries and Buttermilk Ice Cream 89
Sour Cream Pound Cake with Lavender Peaches 97
Zucchini-Pecan Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting 73
cookies
dessert sauces, condiments
Vanilla-Scented Plums and Blackberries 89
frozen desserts
Blackberry, Honey, and Yogurt Pops 83
Chocolate-Dipped Ice Cream Sandwiches 104
Kahlúa-Spiked Frozen Mocha Lattes 100
Mexican Chocolate Ice Cream Cake with Orange Meringue 100
Peach Ice Cream Pie with Amaretti Cookie Crust 105
pies, tarts
Peach Ice Cream Pie with Amaretti Cookie Crust 105
White Chocolate-Cherry Mousse Pie 104
puddings