Come August, the only thing on our minds is all the peak-season produce pouring out of the farmer's markets. Crisp cucumbers, sweet, thin-skinned peppers, fragrant melon, juicy stone fruit and of course, the king of summer produce: tomatoes. These simple toasts allow these majesties of...

It's toast season! Midsummer is all about the peak-season produce pouring out of the farmer's markets and simplicity. A simple sprinkle of flaky sea salt, a pour of extra virgin olive oil or a splash of vinegar is all that is needed to elevate Mother Nature's bounty. These toasts are the perfect...

Capers + Chimichurri = Caperchurri. This vibrant herb sauce is a Sicilian take on the classic Argentinian condiment (usually a combination of olive oil, vinegar, parsley, oregano and garlic). Here we've switched out the oregano for fragrant fennel pollen and added a couple tablespoons of...

One of the keys to simple, yet satisfying cooking is making the most out of a short list of ingredients. Here, the eggplant is charred over an open flame and then roasted until tender and creamy, creating a deep smoky flavor and silky texture in the finished spread.  The other secret to this...

At the height of summer, there is nothing better than a plate of sweet, juicy tomatoes enhanced by the simplest of toppings like mozzarella and basil. And while classic Caprese salad will always have a place in our hearts and at our tables every summer, this season a new tomato salad stole our...

Peak-season stone fruit? Check. Pistachio-scented whipped cream, simple puff pastry shell, plenty of salted caramel crumbles? Check, check, check. KL Keller Foodways' Salted Caramel Crumbles work their magic on this elegant, yet easy tart in a couple ways. They are sprinkled over the puff...