Some nights the garden practically builds dinner for you. A pepper here, a squash there, a handful of cherry tomatoes still warm from the vine—thread them onto a skewer and you’ve got a supper that looks like a celebration and takes almost nothing to pull together. These rainbow veggie skewers are exactly that kind of…
Fresh summer corn barely needs help to be delicious, but slather it with garden basil butter and a sprinkle of smoked paprika and it becomes something truly special. This simple twist on grilled corn is smoky, buttery, and herbal, with just enough kick to keep things interesting. It’s a quick side that brings bold flavor…
Slicing thick rounds of eggplant and zucchini, brushing them with a garlicky herb marinade, and grilling them to smoky perfection is one of the most satisfying things I do with a summer harvest. These veggie “steaks” feel hearty and a little elevated — exactly what you want when you’d like the garden to really shine…
This cozy skillet is one of my favorite ways to turn summer’s garden abundance into a fast weeknight comfort meal. With tender gnocchi, sweet corn kernels, and juicy tomatoes, it comes together in a single pan and always feels like more than the sum of its parts. It’s a lovely addition to a grill-night spread…
If there’s one dish that feels like a little kitchen miracle, it’s fried rice.This hearty veggie version is my favorite way to turn leftover rice and a handful of frozen garden veggies into something colorful, cozy, and unbelievably satisfying.The frozen peas, carrots, peppers, and leafy greens all pop with flavor, and the whole dish comes…
When the freezer’s full of colorful garden veggies, a stir-fry is one of the fastest (and tastiest!) ways to bring them back to life. I love this simple stir-fry because it takes frozen broccoli, carrots, peppers, and peas and turns them into a crisp, saucy dinner in just about 20 minutes.The ginger garlic sauce gives…
