FOR TOPPING 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup whole almonds with skin 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 stick unsalted butter, melted and cooled FOR FILLING 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise 1/2 stick unsalted Read on!
Summer Squash Frittata
1 lb small summer squash 1 1/8 teaspoons salt 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 T chopped basil 2 large eggs 1 large pinch black pepper 1 tablespoon unsalted butter • Trim ends of squash, then coarsely grate on Read on!
Zucchini Carpaccio Salad
1 lbs zucchini or summer squash 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 1 bunch basil, leaves torn 1 oz Parmesan, coarsely grated (on large holes of a box grater; 1/2 cup) 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon black pepper • Read on!
Indian-Spiced Eggplant
1 teaspoon ground coriander seeds 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom 3/4 cup water 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar 1 small eggplant (about Read on!
Sorrel Vichyssoise
1 cup finely chopped white and pale green part of leek, washed well 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 pound boiling potatoes 4 cups chicken broth 2 cups water 1/2 pound fresh sorrel, stems discarded Read on!
Pickled Carrots
1 pound carrots, cut into 3 1/2- by 1/3-inch sticks 1 1/4 cups water 1 cup cider vinegar 1/4 cup sugar 2 garlic cloves, lightly crushed 1 1/2 tablespoons dill seeds 1 1/2 tablespoons salt Blanch carrots in a Read on!
Thai-Spiced Watermelon Soup with Crab
1 small seedless watermelon, peeled & cut into chunks 1 fresh lemongrass stalk* 3 tablespoons finely chopped shallot 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic 1 1/2 tablespoons mild olive oil 1 small Read on!
Watermelon & Feta Salad
3 cups 2-inch chunks watermelon, seeded 1 cup crumbled feta cheese Coarsely ground black pepper to taste 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes (optional) In a large bowl, combine the watermelon, feta, and a few generous grindings of black pepper. For Read on!
Salade Nicoise Sandwich
3 small red potatoes, scrubbed 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Salt and freshly ground black pepper 7 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 cups cleaned and dried mixed lettuces or sorrel leaves 3 hard boiled Read on!