Cheese
Nutella Grilled Cheese
Nutella and cheese melt together into a sandwich that's the ideal sweet-and-savory snack.
Ricotta and Zucchini Cannelloni
This simple weeknight dish relies on zucchini ribbons instead of noodles, and is stuffed with a zippy ricotta-pea filling.
Lemon and Fig Cupcakes
Earthy-sweet figs and bright lemon zest and juice give these cupcakes worlds of flavor. If you'd like, take them one step further with a silky cream cheese frosting.
Three Cities of Spain Cheesecake
No cheesecake roundup would be complete without this one, created by Santa Fe’s Three Cities of Spain coffeehouse (which closed in the mid-1970s) and our absolute favorite in the creamy category.
Antipasto Salad
Long sweet peppers show up at farmers’ markets during the peak of the season and may be sold as long sweet yellow, sweet banana, Hungarian Sweet, or Cubanelle. You can substitute two medium red, orange, or yellow bell peppers (don’t use the green ones).
Ricotta Panna Cotta with Nectarines and Honey
Treat this spoonable dessert as a vehicle for piles of your favorite peak-season fruit.
Grilled Pork Chops with Plums, Halloumi, and Lemon
Tangy seared plums, tart lemons, and chewy charred halloumi pair perfectly with rich pork chops. Quick tip: Bring all of the ingredients to the grill on a baking sheet for easy cleanup later.
Radish Rainbow Salad
Salting and squeezing the radishes seasons and crisps them.
Cucumber and Melon Salad with Chile and Honey
This ribbon salad is evidence that you need a mandoline in your life. The shaved cucumber and melon will release some liquid and lose a bit of crunch after they’re dressed, so toss everything together just before serving.
Plum Salad with Black Pepper and Parmesan
Tossing sliced plums in a mixture of sharp sherry vinegar, honey, black pepper, and shaved Parm brings them into the super-savory zone. Top it all off with a drizzle of your favorite olive oil.
Peaches and Tomatoes With Burrata and Hot Sauce
This summer, take your peaches to dinner. Combine the fruit with a zippy dressing, ripe tomatoes, and creamy cheese for the ultimate sweet-salty-savory salad.
Eat Roasted Vegetables Over Ricotta Alone in Front of Your AC
It's the perfect summer dinner.
Summer Pizza with Salami, Zucchini, and Tomatoes
It's a pizza. It's a salad. Here, store-bought pizza dough gets this family-friendly dinner on the table in less than an hour.
Simplest Kale Salad
Memorize the recipe for this classic, cheesy kale salad and make it your go-to side for any family dinner.
Flatbread Caprese
Top-of-season cherry tomatoes and fresh mozzarella turn flatbread—either homemade or store-bought pizza dough—into a refreshing, delicious summer appetizer.
Crab Delights Buffalo Dip
All the great taste of Buffalo wings in a convenient and tasty seafood package. Pair with your favorite dipping item and get ready to impress your friends with this delicious variation on an American classic.
Seafood Queso Dip
This Tex-Mex classic features a unique twist on the original recipe. Adding seafood kicks flavors to a whole new level.
Marinated Squash With Hazelnuts and Ricotta
The simple trick to this easy dinner? Salt the squash pieces and let them drain in a colander before cooking. This releases excess liquid and concentrates the flavor.
Charred Cabbage with Goat Cheese Raita and Cucumbers
Go hard when charring the cabbage wedges—to the point you might think you did something wrong. They are dense and resilient and need a long time on the grill to soften.
Hidden Cauliflower Mac ‘n’ Cheese
A creamy, healthy take on your family's favorite that you can make in one pot using the Instant Pot.