It’s been so hot and sultry in Boston this summer. I have therefore been turning fairly often to salade nicoise for dinner. It’s simple, healthful and delicious. My children love it, too. Steam about a pound of green...

Ungringo your grill.

Calvados and Bärenjäger Honey Liqueur ramp up this classic cold-weather tail.

A hot and spicy take on creamy, rich hot chocolate.

This variation on the margarita swaps lime juice for grapefruit.

Don’t ask why “toddy,” because no one knows.

Grilled halibut is topped with compound butter and served over a vinegared succotash of lima beans, black-eyed peas, and corn.

, and it’s more than earned back its approximately $80 price. It won’t chill things enough for long storage, especially in hot weather, as its best effort is around 40º below ambient, but that’s enough to keep...

This is my favorite cold weather drink: http://www.icookieat.com/icookieat/2007/01/chocolat_chaud_.html It’s incredibly yummy hot chocolate.

A delicious finish to an alfresco meal.

In this classic pork barbecue dish, Korean red chile paste is the star.

Liven up your next sandwich with this Asian-inspired spread.

Caveat: my waffle maker is a bare-bones nonstick that makes 2 square waffles at a time. The only control is plugged/unplugged. A red light comes on, a green when it reaches temp and when the waffle is supposedly done. Last night I...

Cherry tomatoes and sherry vinegar create a dressing with zing.

Dipped in saba for a delicate starter.