Dairy Free
Steamed Mussels with Tomato and Chorizo Broth
Don't Move a Mussel—Seriously—this one-pot dinner is that easy. Sweet cherry tomatoes, earthy chorizo, and a splash of wine do the heavy lifting.
Shrimp Salad with Cucumber and Fennel
Poaching the shrimp with their shells on locks in their flavor.
Tomato-Peach Salad with Tofu Cream
No one will know this umami-packed creamy dressing is made with tofu; they'll just think it's delicious.
Roasted Garlicky Sweet Peppers and Chiles
Don't like it hot? Remove the seeds to tone it down, or make this addictive condiment with sweet peppers alone.
Lamb Chops with Pistachio Salsa Verde
This bright, parsley-and-mint–packed sauce is the perfect accompaniment to grilled lamb chops.
Bibb Lettuce, Chicken, and Cherry Salad
Toss the first juicy, sweet cherries of the season into this salad, along with rotisserie chicken and a vibrant creamy horseradish dressing.
Pan Bagnat Sandwich with Tuna, Anchovies, and Parsley
When you think about it, "Pan Bagnat" is just a fancy way of saying "the best of all possible summer sandwiches." Unlike the typical tuna on wheat, this Provençal classic only gets better as sits, making it just the thing for picnics, backyard suppers, and last-minute road trips. And its briny, garlicky flavors beat plain old mayo any day.
Five-Bean Salad with Smoked Paprika Vinaigrette
The rich Spanish flavors of smoked paprika and Marcona almonds are balanced by the bright freshness of parsley and celery in this update on a classic side dish.
Grilled Scallops with Lemony Salsa Verde
Chop up a lemon—flesh, rind, and all—and stir it into an herby salsa to spoon over sweet charred scallops.
Roasted Pork With Sage, Rosemary, and Garlic
Pork loin is a lean, mild cut of meat. I like to add flavor and keep it moist by stuffing it with a mixture of chopped herbs and garlic. Simply make a small channel in the center of the loin with a knife, then poke the stuffing in. The meat will be flavored and basted from within while it roasts.
Jicama, Radish, and Pickled Plum Salad
Inspired by chile salt-sprinkled mangos, this salad is so deftly seasoned, you won't even notice there's not a drop of oil in the whole dish.
Fruit Salad with Fennel, Watercress, and Smoked Salt
Feel free to adapt this fruit salad as the seasons change; aim for a mix of juicy fruit (like melon), stone fruit, and berries.
Chi Spacca's Bistecca Fiorentina
If you don't enjoy very rare meat, keep these steaks on the grill until they reach 120°; they'll still be rare, but less aggressively so.
Spicy Grilled Chicken with Lemon and Parsley
To avoid tearing the skin on the breast or thighs, turn the chickens over by picking them up from the ends of the drumsticks.
Squid Salad with Cucumber, Watercress, and Cilantro
A dressing of only vinegar and chili oil ties this salad together.