August in the Bay feels like the farmers market is showing off — tomatoes so ripe they almost burst at your touch, peaches dripping with sweetness, cherries that stain your fingers ruby red. For our Garden Party, I piled them all together in one big bowl, added creamy mozzarella, a drizzle of tangy balsamic, and just enough crispy prosciutto to make it a little indulgent. It tasted like late summer on a fork.

This Grilled Corn & Asparagus Summer Pasta Salad is everything I crave in a warm-weather meal—fresh herbs, charred veggies, and a bright basil vinaigrette that ties it all together. Whether you’re grilling outdoors or roasting in your apartment-sized toaster oven (hi fellow Breville fans), this dish delivers on flavor and ease. Perfect for lazy lunches, al fresco dinners, or picnic prep.

Juicy heirloom tomatoes meet creamy herbed labneh in this colorful, no-cook summer starter. Finished with za’atar, olive oil, and a little edible flair.

This rustic heirloom tomato galette looks fancy, tastes like summer, and comes together with just a few simple ingredients. Caramelized onions and herbed ricotta bring the flavor—store-bought crust keeps it easy.