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Greek Stuffed Bell Peppers (Gemista)

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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...

Lemony Grilled Summer Squash

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Summer squash often gets a reputation for being bland, but with a little care it can become a star on the plate. This recipe takes a simple, seasonal vegetable and transforms it with a quick lemon-and-herb marinade that brightens its flavor and brings out its natural sweetness. Marinating isn’t just for meat—vegetables benefit too, absorbing...

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...

Braised Romano Beans with Tomatoes and Garlic

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If you’ve never cooked Romano beans, you’re in for a treat. These broad, flat Italian green beans have a hearty texture and rich, earthy flavor that stand up beautifully to slow cooking. Unlike slender green beans, Romano beans become exceptionally tender when gently braised, soaking up the flavors of garlic, tomatoes, and olive oil until...

There’s nothing quite like a homemade summer pie fresh from the oven. Filled with juicy peaches, sun-ripened berries, cherries, plums, or figs from the farmers’ market, it’s one of the simplest—and most satisfying—desserts of the season. Yet even experienced bakers occasionally run into trouble. A runny filling, a soggy crust, or over-browned edges can turn...

Master the Perfect Homemade Pie Crust for Summer’s Sweetest Fruit

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The best summer pies begin long before you turn on the oven. They begin at the farmers’ market, where fruit is often picked just a day or two before you bring it home. Unlike fruit harvested early for long-distance shipping, locally grown peaches, berries, apricots, and plums develop their fullest flavor on the tree or...

Slow-Braised Romano Beans

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Tender, flat Romano beans—sometimes called Italian pole beans—are one of summer’s hidden gems. Unlike slender green beans, Romano beans are at their best when cooked slowly, allowing them to become silky, buttery, and full of flavor. Braised with onion, garlic, olive oil, and a splash of white wine or water, they make a wonderfully rustic...

This quinoa salad is simple, delicious, and packed with plant-based protein. It's an easy dinner idea you can make ahead and refrigerate, ready in under 30 minutes. Healthier than potato or macaroni salad, it offers a nutritious alternative to summer side dishes.

Discover how to build a better smoothie using seasonal farmers market produce, nourishing whole-food ingredients, and simple nutrition-building formulas for delicious everyday breakfasts.

Looking for a delicious way to enjoy microgreens? Sandra Ward of New Natives Farm shares her favorite smoothie recipe featuring seasonal fruit, fresh microgreens, and a nutrient-rich superfood blend.