I love hot and silky tomato soup, but Bloody Marys or tomato gazpacho? Big pass. There's just something about drinking cold tomato juice that I've never liked, maybe stemming from an unfortunate V-8 incident when I was a child. Here's another chilled soup, though, that I'd gladly sip on a hot summer day — one with nary a tomato in sight.
What better duo to illustrate the ease of simple-yet-sublime summer desserts than berries and cream? Here, sun-kissed raspberries are enveloped in whipped coconut milk in a modern twist on the traditional British fool. And despite its classification as a vegan dessert, it's every bit as luxurious — and light — as its dairy-filled counterpart.
I love how easy it is to find naan bread nowadays, from the fresh ones at Whole Foods to the frozen garlic naan at Trader Joe's. Lately this soft Indian flatbread has been my go-to base for sandwiches and, to my pleasant surprise, pizzas. Here's a tasty pizza inspired by one of my favorite Indian dishes, saag paneer.
Don't think pineapple is the only fruit that gets to have all the fun when it comes to upside-down cakes. Here, a sparkling combination of inky sweet blackberries and tender nectarines gives a classic yellow cake a jewel-toned finish. If you're due to bring a summery dessert to an office party or barbecue, you'll want to save this recipe for just that.
People show fierce devotion to their favorite childhood snack cakes and treats. Mine was the individual fruit hand pies that probably contained very little real fruit, all encased in a thick crust glazed with sugar. Executive Editor Faith's was oatmeal cream pies, so in celebration of her new journey into motherhood, this homemade version of the Little Debbie classic is dedicated to her!
Sometimes cucumbers bore me to tears. No offense, cucumber, but your chill flavor can be a little underwhelming at times! It wasn't until I began spiralizing cucumber into long, elegant strands that my affection for this vegetable really began to change.
Cool and crunchy, delightfully sour and capable of going from snack to sandwich without a hitch — that's what I call a good pickle. Did you know they're a cinch to make at home? You don't even need to set aside the afternoon; you can make a few pint jars in less than 30 minutes. Here's everything you need to know to make your own batch of homemade dill pickles right now.
