Nantucket Scallop Ceviche, Blood Orange Sauce From 'Daniel'

I usually think of ceviches as quick, simple affairs. Cut up some seafood, throw it in a bowl with citrus juice, let it "cook" for a bit, and then serve. Daniel Boulud's scallop ceviche with blood orange sauce in his new cookbook, Daniel, is not that kind of ceviche. But the extra work actually pays off, and the final dish was probably the best ceviche I'd ever made, and certainly the prettiest.

Candied Citrus Zest

Candied citrus zest makes a lovely garnish for summer desserts. It also makes a damn fine addition to summer cocktails, and is the secret ingredient in my rosemary lemonade cake.

Mixed Citrus Salad with Honey-Balsamic Vinaigrette

Mixed Citrus Salad with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette, herbs, and goat cheese is an easy way to bring new life to your favorite citrus fruits any time of year.

Citrus Salad With XO Sauce and Meyer Lemon Dressing

The savory depth of XO sauce plays the perfect foil to sweet and tart citrus in this simple salad.

Chive Oil From 'Daniel'

Use this bright chive oil to garnish Daniel Boulud's Nantucket Scallop Ceviche from his new cookbook, Daniel: My French Cuisine.

Tomato Confit with Cherry Tomatoes - Striped Spatula

One of my favorite things to make in the summer is Cherry Tomato Confit. These easy to make, luscious tomatoes are the perfect finishing touch for a number of dishes from breakfast to dinner.

Confit Byaldi (Thomas Keller's Ratatouille)

This elegant rendition of the classic Provençal "peasant dish" ratatouille comes from culinary genius Thomas Keller. His Confit Byaldi is beautifully composed.

Pomelo and Basil Cocktail

I like to pair pomelo with herbal flavors, especially basil. The slight sweetness of both the pomelo and basil work really well together, but they're both able to hold their own and bring depth to a cocktail

Crispy Duck Confit With Mixed Bitter Greens Salad

Crisp up homemade duck confit, and serve it with a bright and bitter salad for a simple weeknight meal that oozes Parisian bistro charm.

Citrus Cake w/ Candied Oranges

Citrus cake with orange zest is refreshing and delicious but add some fresh homemade orange syrup with fresh candied oranges and you've really got an exceptional cake.