Labne with Sizzled Scallions and Chile In case you’re hosting this week, do yourself a favor and invite The Dip.
Grilled Zucchini with Garlic and Dill If you’re grilling this weekend, throw some zucchini on too—they’ll get charred and snappy, then covered in a zippy, dilly dressing, and will have everyone at the barbecue rethinking their stance on zucchini.
Tangy, Spicy Grilled Ribs These ribs are for people who lack the time, tools, space or knowledge to execute something that could be considered “proper” barbecue, but do possess the desire for highly seasoned slow cooked pork basted with a slightly sweet (but mostly tangy) sauce and charred by fire.
Whole Wheat Pie Crust While stone fruit and berry galettes do play well in this type of environment, my favorite application for whole wheat/whole grains is for savory galettes and quiches.
A Very Tall Quiche with Zucchini and Greens If you need a good breakfast/brunch/lunch dish, this quiche is unreasonably delicious, a really special dish to make for your family or friends, and a great way to use the gorgeous squash blossoms that are at the markets right now.
Tomatoes Dressed in Toasted Fennel and Anchovy The anchovy-fennel-chili-infused oil is good on quite literally anything, but is especially great drizzled over the sweetest little tomatoes you can find.
Frizzled Chickpea Salad I’d eat these not quite fried, not quite caramelized onions and chickpeas with salty, creamy feta and lots of herbs (leafy, spriggy, coarse!) literally any time of day—an ideal side no matter the meal.
A Better Garlic Bread While we’re talking classics, this garlic bread really is better than the rest, and I would argue almost non-negotiable with a cheesy pasta and salad.
Cheesy, Salty, Savory Scones Feeling like something savory instead (same, always)? There’s also a salty, cheesy, dilly version of these perfect fluffy babies.
Sweet Enough Scones These fluffy, buttery, juicy scones are a nice way to use summer berries, and are very cute on the breakfast table.
Salty Lemon Shortbread These tart, salty, buttery cookies are an any-occasion dessert for me. Excellent with coffee or tea, a delightful addition a holiday cookie tin, or a nice way to end a big meal.
Hot Buttered Rum Pudding If you’re looking for a great, unexpected, dare I say sexy dessert for your next dinner party, here it is folks. It’s a nice wintery dessert, especially when served with a post-meal amaro.