Healthyish

You want that lamb fat to render out gently; it’ll eventually become part of the sauce that will tie the whole dish together.

The juices from the tomatoes, squash, and dressing make for a magical combination—you’ll need crusty bread to soak it up with.

If you prefer skinless, boneless thighs, that’s fine too. You will need to add about 2 Tbsp. olive oil to the pan to start, and your total cook time will be shorter. Change up the crunchy vegetables as you wish—any sturdy veggie that you enjoy eating raw will be equally good.

A salad where one of the main ingredients is cheese? Okay yes.

Outrageously crunchy.

Skirt steak is the ultimate summer steak for grilling—quick cooking, buttery, and versatile.

A beautifully simple salad.

This recipe puts a spin on prosciutto and melon by swapping in smoked salmon for the salty dry-cured ham.

It's not about the number of steps or ingredients in a dish. If you shop smart, buying peak-season produce and quality protein, you don't have to do much at all (like with this easy salad recipe).

Cantaloupe bowl > bowl bowl.

Having a ton of people over? Here's your dinner plan.

Warm browned cutlet + juicy, crispy, herby things = summer dinner without breaking a sweat.

This chopped pesto requires nothing more than a cutting board and a knife.

The farmers’ market in high summer is the best bet for finding the small, inky-purple, round eggplants used in this recipe.

If you don’t want to go all out with a big variety of dried fruits and nuts (they can get expensive), you can limit yourself to two of each. Just be sure to include the salted roasted chickpeas; they’re addictive and provide a little hit of protein in this mix as well.

Any type of tomatoes will work, though cherry tomatoes hold their shape well. If what you’ve got is a couple of ripe beefsteaks or Romas, cut them into 1" pieces and carry on.

This marinade recipe works with any other quick-cooking shellfish or seafood—try scallops or squid.

Make sure to peel away the outermost layer from the fennel bulb; it’s tough and fibrous and won’t be good grilled.

This simple tuna tartare is your entry point for eating raw fish.

A simple recipe that will make you wonder why you never made raw fish at home before.