Crunchy sweet corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mild avocado, bright parsley, sharp red onion, and salty feta, all wrapped up in a tangy, citrus-y sweet dressing makes for one of the most quick, refreshing, and delicious dishes you'll have all summer.
Read MoreHere we have a whole pot of flavors: briny olives, sweet sultanas, tangy vinegar, mild eggplant, mellow celery, salty capers, and toasty pine nuts, all of which complement each other perfectly, each ingredient playing their part on Team Caponata.
Read MoreWho said a crostata had to be sweet?! Here’s a savory one serving up summer’s best (tomatoes and basil) with a little cheese to boot.
Read MoreA dip made with creamy avocado, tangy yogurt, spicy garlic, tart lemon, and herb-y basil, topped off with a sprinkling of toasty pine nuts. It's kind of a cross between guacamole and pesto, and with the yogurt replacing the sour cream/mayo usually found in dips, it is actually quite good for you (hurray!)
Read MoreThese little gems consist of flaky puff pastry spiraled around salty prosciutto, sweet honey mustard, and sharp Parmesan cheese. They are positively delicious and addicting, and I can attest that it is nearly impossible to eat only just one.
Read MoreA filling, festive option for any vegetarians are your Thanksgiving table — roasted squash, caramelized onions, cheese, and fresh sage wrapped up in butter, flaky pastry.
Read MoreA perfect summer salad — the watermelon is sweet and mild and the feta is sharp and salty, but this is precisely why the two work so well together. The dressing -- olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and a touch of honey -- allows the ingredients to shine without overwhelming them.
Read MoreThin slices of summer zucchine layered over three cheeses — mild ricotta, tangy goat cheese, sharp Parmesan — and wrapped up in a flaky, buttery pie crust.
Read MoreThe salty rich prosciutto, creamy mild burrata, sweet juicy nectarines, and peppery arugula made for one of the best dishes I've had all summer — bonus, no heat required.
Read MoreA classic Italian summer dish, with rice and whatever else your heart desires — here we have cheese, olives, tuna, tomatoes, and arugula, among other things.
Read MoreWho said shortcakes had to be sweet?! Here we have a savory shortcake with tomato, basil, and goat cheese, all dressed up for summer.
Read MoreA classic starter here in the Eternal City, it doesn’t get better than crisp, lightly salted zucchini flowers stuffed with cheese, now does it?
Read MoreGrilled cheese, done the Italian way, plus the story of my beloved Nonno Jim.
Read MoreBucatini all’'amatriciana meets the classic suppli’ in this Roman recipe mash-up.
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