Rebecca Jurkevich

Feel free to use cooked bulgur, barley, or couscous instead of quinoa

Part of what gives this cake its light texture is beating the butter and sugar well, so don't rush this step.

The cool flavors of basil and cilantro balance the spiciness of the harissa.

Two tips: To save time, you can buy 2 steamed whole lobsters or 2 cups of cooked lobster meat. And, when prepping the corn, save your cobs for corn stock.

This chicken feels light and summery. That's because there's no mayo, just lots of herbs and spiced pita chips.

When it comes to buying feta, you've got choices. We love the firm texture and sheep's-milk tang of Bulgarian or Greek.

Scoring the plums helps the poaching liquid infuse the fruit all the way to the pit.