Summer is the season when the farmers markets overflow with sweet corn, sun-ripened cherry tomatoes, fragrant basil, creamy avocados, and crisp cucumbers. This colorful salad brings together some of summer’s finest ingredients in one fresh, vibrant bowl that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Light, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, it’s the perfect side dish...Read More

As Fall approaches, farmers markets and gardens are overflowing with the bounty of summer harvests — especially sweet, vine-ripened tomatoes! On the coast, our evenings are growing cooler, making soup a welcome addition to the dinner table. There’s something about a warm bowl of tomato soup that just feels like home, especially when it’s made...Read More

Cherry tomatoes are the jewels of summer—bright red, golden, yellow, and even deep burgundy. Farmers’ market stalls and backyard gardens alike overflow with these sweet little gems when the weather is warm. To make the most of their flavor, never refrigerate them; instead, leave them at room temperature where they can continue to ripen and...Read More

Some nights call for a quick, satisfying dinner that doesn’t require a grocery run. This pasta dish is perfect for those “dinner emergencies”—it comes together in under 30 minutes with ingredients you probably already have in the pantry. Briny olives, tender tuna, and tangy capers create a bold, Mediterranean-inspired sauce that tastes far more complex...Read More

This simple yet irresistible appetizer captures the essence of late summer—sweet, juicy cherry tomatoes, fragrant garlic, and briny feta cheese meld together under the broiler into a bubbling, golden dish that’s perfect for sharing. The heat softens the feta just enough to make it creamy inside, while the quick-sautéed tomatoes and capers create a tangy,...Read More