This savory-sweet pomegranate chicken is an easy fall dinner with enough polish for company. The glaze combines pomegranate juice, pomegranate molasses, honey, garlic, and rosemary, creating a glossy sauce that is tart, gently sweet, and deeply flavorful. Serve it with roasted squash, mashed potatoes, farro, or a simple green salad for a beautiful seasonal meal....Read More

Even as summer winds down, a warm afternoon is still a good excuse to fire up the grill. This jerk-inspired chicken gets its bold flavor from Scotch bonnet peppers, allspice, scallions, ginger, lime, and dark rum. Give it an overnight soak in the marinade, then grill it slowly over indirect heat for tender, fragrant chicken...Read More

Sweet potatoes and lentils are made for cool-weather cooking: earthy, comforting, inexpensive, and substantial enough to turn into a satisfying supper. Here, roasted sweet potatoes become deeply caramelized around the edges before being topped with warmly spiced harissa lentils, tender kale, and a creamy lemon-tahini sauce. It’s a wonderful meatless main course for fall and...Read More

Fresh figs are one of those fleeting late-summer treasures that need very little embellishment. In this savory tart, their honeyed sweetness is balanced by deeply caramelized onions, fragrant rosemary, tangy Gorgonzola, and toasted walnuts, all layered over crisp, buttery puff pastry. A drizzle of honey just before serving brings everything together beautifully. Elegant enough for...Read More

Tender, flaky cod is paired with a bright, summery sauce of blistered cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, lemon, garlic, and white wine in this simple skillet dinner. The sauce is light yet deeply flavorful, making it an ideal match for mild white fish. Ready in less than 30 minutes, this elegant but uncomplicated recipe works equally...Read More

Crisp cucumbers, creamy chickpeas, tangy feta, and plenty of fresh herbs make this simple salad especially refreshing on a warm day. A lively red wine vinaigrette with grainy mustard brings everything together with just the right balance of acidity and richness. Ready in about 20 minutes, this versatile salad is ideal for summer barbecues, picnics,...Read More

Creamy butter beans, crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, briny olives, and tangy feta come together in this colorful Greek-inspired salad. A simple lemon and olive oil dressing brightens every bite, while fresh dill, parsley, and mint add layers of garden-fresh flavor. Substantial enough for a light lunch yet easy enough for a quick side dish, this...Read More

Fresh basil pesto, caramelized zucchini, and tender-crisp green beans come together in this vibrant summer pasta. A finishing drizzle of garlic-infused olive oil and crisp sage leaves adds an earthy, aromatic note that makes the dish especially memorable. Serve it warm as a satisfying vegetarian entrée or at room temperature for a picnic, potluck, or...Read More

One of Greece’s most beloved summer dishes, gemista (meaning “stuffed”), celebrates the simple magic of ripe vegetables, fragrant herbs, good olive oil, and unhurried cooking. Bell peppers become meltingly tender in the oven while their filling absorbs the flavors of tomatoes, fresh herbs, toasted pine nuts, and creamy feta cheese. This version strikes the perfect...Read More

Stuffed bell peppers are one of those wonderfully adaptable, old-fashioned comfort foods that never really goes out of style. They’re colorful, hearty, and practical — the kind of dish that makes good use of what you already have in the kitchen. Sweet bell peppers become tender in the oven while holding a savory filling of...Read More