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An easy herbed butter infuses fish and vegetables with rich flavor in this family-friendly dinner.

Real talk: This is a dish to make when the tomatoes are peaking—at the farmers’ market, you should be able to smell them before you see them.

This simple, healthy dish is a showstopper—it's a big colorful stack of summer flavors.

Ginger-roasted cherry tomatoes, skillet-charred snap peas and scallions, and plenty of fresh basil and mint make this lighter pasta salad eminently craveable.

Top a baked pizza crust with garlicky spinach pesto and raw sliced heirloom tomatoes for a wonderfully fresh summer dinner.

When cooked long enough, the squash gets jammy and saucy, ideal for coating big pieces of pasta, like paccheri or ziti.

Serve with some crusty bread.

Shrimp, pasta, and feta in a creamy, tangy tomato sauce? Yes, please!

Herb butter—made with whatever herbs you have sitting around—is an excellent landing pad for a perfectly fried egg. Thinly sliced radishes add a refreshingly crisp bite.

This is a little bit like making a ranch dressing and putting it on pizza. Which can’t possibly be a bad thing.

Serve these small bites fresh and warm for the ultimate hearty snack!

If you're looking for a snack, an appetizer for those summer parties or just a fun relaxing no fuss dinner at home these bruschetta bites will totally be your jam. Full of flavor using only fresh ingredients!

These caprese grilled cheese sandwiches are a delicious comfort-food classic that the whole family will love.

Have half an hour? That’s all you need to make Thai-inspired curry noodle bowls (with steak!).

Cook steamed rice “just a little too long,” add a little rendered chicken fat, and watch as the bottom develops a satisfyingly crunchy texture.

This quick version of the classic Vietnamese soup is steeped with aromatic spices and finished off with a waft of refreshing herbs.