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Thumb_10056_Baked Cherry Tomatoes With Garlic And Black Olives

Thumb_10056_Baked Cherry Tomatoes With Garlic And Black Olives

Here's a simple takeoff on classic baked Provençal tomatoes. Try sprinkling a little parmesan or emmenthal cheese over the top and broiling the tomatoes at the end for a richer dish.

Thumb_11251_Apricot, Walnut And Quinoa Salad

Thumb_11251_Apricot, Walnut And Quinoa Salad

A quinoa salad is one of our favorite ways to use up fruit that might otherwise be neglected. Any stone fruit will work, as will grapes, apples and pears (though the last two might lose some color). Ripe apricots are best, but even unripe ones can add a nice, textured tartness to the salad.

Thumb_11918_Watermelon Salad With Arugula, Ricotta Salata And Walnuts

Thumb_11918_Watermelon Salad With Arugula, Ricotta Salata And Walnuts

In Orosei, bitter greens like arugula and dandelion grow alongside watermelons. The refreshing, cool sweetness of the watermelon and creamy ricotta salata is balanced by the peppery bitterness of the arugula and the crunch of the red onions and walnuts. Read more about this recipe in Efisio Farris' Sweet Myrtle & Bitter Honey.

Thumb_12095_Watermelon Basil Agua Fresca

Thumb_12095_Watermelon Basil Agua Fresca

Meaning "fresh water" in Spanish, agua fresca is a water-based drink infused with fruit. I love basil and watermelon together. The basil-infused simple syrup gave a herbal note to the drink that really cut the sweetness and made it extra refreshing. Read more about this recipe at Coconut & Lime.

Thumb_13216_Bulgur And Lentil Pilaf With Fava Beans

Thumb_13216_Bulgur And Lentil Pilaf With Fava Beans

The combination of bulgur and lentils makes this a satisfying dish on its own; cherry tomatoes, fava beans, mint and fennel inject lighter accents. Read more about this recipe at the Washington Post.

Thumb_20155_Grilled Escarole

Thumb_20155_Grilled Escarole

Grilling leafy escarole gently tempers its innate bitterness, resulting in a lush, nutty flavor. It's a quick and easy side dish that goes particularly well with rich meat or seafood or can be tossed into a pasta dish for extra flavor.

Thumb_7436_Sliced Tomatoes With Olive Oil, Salt And Pepper

Thumb_7436_Sliced Tomatoes With Olive Oil, Salt And Pepper

Sometimes, you just don't need to do much to really good ingredients. This is one of our favorite afternoon snacks -- two just-picked tomatoes drizzled with oil and sprinkled with salt and pepper. To embellish it would be to ruin it.

Thumb_9516_Baked Tomatoes With Spinach-Sundried Tomato Crust

Thumb_9516_Baked Tomatoes With Spinach-Sundried Tomato Crust

This is one of those infinitely versatile toppings – keep it in mind for when you have spinach that’s about to go bad. Or make it in big batches, and use some to top tomatoes, and freeze smaller portions to top baked fish, chicken, or halved zucchini, or to add crunch to a meaty stuffing for peppers or mushrooms. Read more about this recipe at hogwash.