Cathy Thomas

Cold helpings of gazpacho are a welcome hot weather treat. Prepared in advance and served chilled, cooks can kick back and enjoy its summertime irresistibility.

The dish, made with canned tuna and cannellini beans, is included in the celebrity chef’s cookbook ‘Super Italian.’

This is a dandy salad to take on a summer picnic, even if that outing is at home on the patio. A mix of canned tuna and cannellini beans is at the heart of th

Peaches with Amaretto Cream combines ripe fruit with an almond liqueur that has been heated to make it syrupy.

The cold soup can be garnished with tortilla strips, shrimp, crab or lobster.

Stone fruit is a welcome partner in summertime's warm weather fare, especially ripe peaches. This simple peach dessert teams the ripe-but-not-squishy fruit with Amaretto, heated to make it syrupy.

When Jim Ulcickas writes about seafood it reads like a love song. He describes his dishes as rooted in simplicity and freshness, with many centered on what's been freshly caught that day.

Dukka (also spelled “dukkah”) is an Egyptian specialty that is blend of spices, roasted nuts and toasted sesame seeds.

A wedge of this delicious banana cake is an irresistible breakfast treat with morning coffee. It is a delectable dessert as well, accompanied by ice cream or sweetened whipped cream.