The Focaccia My Guests Always Ask For — Rosemary Cherry Focaccia
I remember the first time I brought a cherry-topped focaccia to a gathering: the board went quiet for a beat while everyone took it in. The cherries gleamed like little …
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The Sauce My Guests Always Ask For: Ginger Peach Barbecue Sauce
I started making this ginger peach barbecue sauce the summer my backyard filled with guests and I ran out of store-bought options that felt interesting. After a few iterations — …
The Couscous with Apricots and Pistachios I Make for Picnics
I make this couscous whenever I need a quick side that looks like I spent more time on it than I actually did. In my kitchen it’s the dish I …
The Summer Peach Spinach Salad I Make Almost Every Week
I make this summer peach spinach salad all through peach season because it’s one of those recipes that feels special but takes almost no time. I love how the juicy …
The Cherry Salad with Feta and Walnuts I Make Every Summer
I make this cherry salad all through summer when the cherries are at their sweetest. It’s one of those salads I turn to when I want something bright and effortless …
This Party Salad: Pear Gorgonzola Salad with Plum Vinaigrette
I remember the first time I served this Pear Gorgonzola Salad at a holiday table: the colors stopped conversation for a beat. I’d simmered ripe plums into a glossy vinaigrette …
The Tart My Guests Ask for Again — Peach Caprese Tart
I’ve been serving this peach caprese tart at summer gatherings for years, and there’s always a small crowd around the kitchen counter while I finish the final drizzle of basil …
The Tartine My Guests Ask for: Caramelized Apricot & Ricotta
I make a lot of open-faced sandwiches when I host — they’re elegant, forgiving, and they leave room on the table for conversation. This caramelized apricot & ricotta tartine became …
How I Finally Nailed Grilled Peaches with Cherry Balsamic Glaze
I remember the first time I grilled peaches: the fruit was sweet, the grill was hot, and I worried the slices would collapse into a saccharine puddle. What saved the …
The Summer Quinoa Salad I Make Almost Every Week
I fell in love with this salad the first summer I needed something that felt like a meal but didn’t heat the kitchen. In my kitchen it became the go-to …