Grilled Summer Squash With Chimichurri

Chimichurri is an Argentine herb sauce commonly served with steaks and other grilled meats, but it's just as delicious spooned onto vegetables, like the grilled zucchini and summer squash here. This version of chimichurri includes both parsley and cilantro, along with olive oil, red wine vinegar, and plenty of onions, garlic, and minced jalapeño for heat.

Easy Sautéed Zucchini, Squash, and Tomatoes With Chilies and Herbs

I spend a lot of time writing about complex techniques, but in truth, most of the stuff I like to cook for myself at home is pretty simple. This is one of those nice and easy summer dishes that relies only on great produce—zucchini, summer squash, and tomatoes—and simple technique, but comes with a little bit of a rough twist at the end.

Grilled Summer Squash and Kasseri Cheese With Lemon and Mint

Zucchini and yellow squash slices are grilled and layered with softened kasseri cheese, then given a squeeze of lemon juice and a sprinkle of mint to create a fresh and satisfying side dish or appetizer.

Stewed Summer Squash

Stewed summer squash is a seasonal staple, with chunks of fresh, tender zucchini and yellow squash gently cooked in olive oil until they're plump and juicy throughout. It's delicious straight from the pot, and even better once cooled to room temp or chilled.

Broiled Summer Squash in Agrodolce With Corn and Avocado

Turn on your broiler for this easy, one-pan recipe of sweet summer squash, even sweeter fresh corn, and buttery avocado. A splash of vinegar keeps the summer squash, corn, and avocado in beautiful sweet-and-sour harmony.

Mint Mojo (Puerto Rican-style Garlic Sauce with Mint)

An herbal sauce made with mint and parsley, flavored with garlic and citrus juice.

Roasted Sweet Potato Soup With Pistachio, Orange, and Mint Salsa

This simple, warming soup is made with sweet roasted sweet potatoes and a splash of orange juice, and topped with a sauce made from crushed pistachios, olive oil, mint, scallions, and orange zest.

Fingerling Potato Salad With Aioli, Pesto, Fried Shallots, and Pecorino

This fingerling potato salad with aioli, basil pesto, fried shallots, and pecorino is full of contrasts that come together into one amazing side dish.

Smoky Potato and Caper Empanadas With Cilantro Sauce

The chipotle and curry powder in the filling give the little pockets a good kick.

Roasted Squash with Rajas, Cumin, and Crema

I love pumpkin and winter squash, but after having it roasted or mashed a few times I start looking for new flavors to branch out. Cumin seeds, both roasted with the squash and tossed in right before serving, bring out...