Lynda Balslev

Throughout the summer, watermelon is at its peak. It's richly hydrating and packed with vitamin C, vitamin A and lycopene, making it as nourishing as it is cooling on hot

Throughout the summer, watermelon is at its peak. It's richly hydrating and packed with vitamin C, vitamin A and lycopene, making it as nourishing as it is cooling on hot days.

Nothing says summer like a brimming bowl filled with fresh garden vegetables and farmers market finds.

Panzanella is a rustic bread-and-tomato salad from Tuscany and Umbria. Traditionally, stale bread is softened by the juices of salted ripe tomatoes, then tossed with a simple vinaigrette.

Nothing says summer like a brimming bowl filled with fresh garden vegetables and farmers market finds. Sweet corn and juicy tomatoes are at their peak, which makes for a perfect

Fruit, vegetables, fresh herbs, even beans are all fair game when making salsa, which is more than just a dip for chips. The variations are endless, but like certain dance steps, there are a few rules of thumb to follow.

Grilled croutons add toasty flavor and texture, while ripe tomatoes, crisp fresh corn, quick-pickled red onions and a bright basil vinaigrette bring everything together.

Nothing says summer like a brimming bowl filled with fresh garden vegetables and farmers market finds. Sweet corn and juicy tomatoes are at their peak, which makes for a perfect pairing in this vibrant salad inspired by Italian panzanella.

This version isn’t strictly traditional, but it captures the spirit of the classic. Grilled croutons add toasty flavor and texture, while ripe tomatoes, crisp fresh corn, quick-pickled red onions and a bright basil vinaigrette bring…

This version of panzanella isn’t strictly traditional, but it captures the spirit of the classic from Tuscany and Umbria.