Italian summer recipes

Recipe and photos By Cody Owens I’m a big fan of foods that seem fancy but in reality are pretty simple. A well-executed French omelet, crab legs, tartines, a cheese board, mussels in white wine sauce . . . you get the idea. At least for me, eating these kinds of foods brings with it a certain level of, “Wow! Look at me! I’m so fancy!” but also the realization that just about anyone can make them with a little practice. This Tomato Confit and Whipped Feta recipe definitely checks all those…

Fresh figs are in peak season right now and if you're a fig lover it's time to take advantage of them as summer winds down. I'm sharing my two favorite ways to showcase them in

Grab this Italian Dinner Party Menu along with a step by step prep schedule for making sure this dinner party is low stress and easy on the host!

Slices of grilled eggplant are flavored with olive oil, garlic, fresh basil, and parsley in this easy summer side dish full of delicious Italian flavors.

Best Summer Panzanella Salad Recipe (Bread & Tomato)- Italian Panzanella salad is a traditional Tuscan dish that combines stale or toasted bread, fresh ripe, juicy tomatoes, good quality olive oil, a splash of vinegar, and fresh basil. It's a refreshing and hearty salad that is perfect for summertime!

Are you looking for dinner inspiration to cook up in June? I have selected these recipes because they are light, colorful, and vibrant main dishes packed with fresh vegetables or fruit - all things we

This tomato and burrata appetizer is delicious and flexible. Adjust the ingredients to your needs—make as much or as little as required.

Make the most of your farmers market haul.

Quintessential aperitivo cocktails, like the pleasingly dry and bitter negroni and the Aperol spritz, are meant to stimulate the appetite. Here are two cocktail recipes and six dish recipes to throw a summer party to remember.

Here are 25 healthy vegan pasta recipes! Whether you're looking for spaghetti, alfredo, lasagna, pasta salads, or mac and cheese, this list has it all!