Fresh Corn and Tomato Salad

The sweetness of fresh corn and tomatoes gets tamed by lemon juice and thinly sliced basil.

Roasted Shrimp with Romesco Sauce

Oven-roasted shrimp pair up with a classic Spanish sauce of almonds and bell peppers.

Summer Reading for the Food Obsessed

Books for the plane, the beach, or just curling up in bed.

Spicy Mackerel with Chiles and Tomato

A weeknight dish that elevates an underappreciated fish.

Tuna, Olive, Avocado, and Green Bean Salad

A mixed green salad that’s full of flavor and filling enough to be a meal.

Soups, from Brothy to Creamy

Warming, filling, and comforting.

Pancakes from a Can

This week’s mission: pancake batter in an aerosol can, and strawberry cereal.

Syrah from Somewhere in Between

Look for wine bargains next door to the big names.

Simmered Black-Eyed Peas with Tomatoes

Simmered in onions, thyme, and tomatoes— Jewish soul food at its best.

Hamburgers and Sausages from Scratch

The best home meat grinders.

From Me to You

Your host and hostess deserve your thanks.

Chronicles from a Pig Party

Our associate food editor goes to the Southern Foodways Alliance conference to celebrate the year of the pig and other Southern delights.

Why Don't Tomatoes and Fruits Rot When They're Sun-Dried?

They get a little help from preservatives.

Black Beans with Mexican Beer

A spicy new technique adds lots of flavor.

Tomato-Basil Arancini

These small Italian rice croquettes are perfect party appetizers.