Zucchini "Pasta" Salad

Zucchini "Pasta" Salad

The beauty of this salad is in the contrast of its textures: hearty chick peas, earthy barley, smooth zucchini, crumbly feta. It's a union of so many vivid garden-inspired colors and flavors, folded into the lightest yet most luxurious lemon vinaigrette.

Grouper with Tomato Olive Italian Salsa

Grouper with Tomato Olive Italian Salsa

My husband Alex usually comes home with a pair of dirty boots and, on special occasion, a bottle of my favorite rosé or flowers; but this Monday, he surprisingly  lugged in a bag of fresh okra and just-ripe heirloom tomatoes from a long-time customer. I seized the opportunity to reimagine my fillet of grouper that I had anticipated baking for dinner that evening.

Sheet Pan Nachos

Sheet Pan Nachos

Especially during summertime, when outdoor distractions and activities present themselves at a rapid pace, and the longer hours of sunshine leave us lost in a summer daze, I find it's the simplest dishes that are often the best. Hence, my summer sheet pan nachos require minimal prep, only one pan, and an instant sense of informal community.

Peach + Burrata Flatbread

Peach + Burrata Flatbread

What better way to present the most coveted summer fruit -- peaches -- than atop a grilled pesto and burrata pizza? Super manageable to prep and pretty serve, these flatbreads are shareable for two or can be sliced into small bites for a passed poolside appetizer.