Citrus

Piuma makes big batches of this bright North African sauce to minimize at-home chopping, then uses it all week.

Loaded with fresh herbs and sturdy kale and then set off by a bright and spicy dressing, this is an ideal counterpoint to the more decadent dishes on the table.

Cakey on top, pudding-y on the bottom, tart all the way through.

We're now obsessed with this snail-shaped pasta (which is made from scratch at Tosca).

Not your ordinary side of rice. Two types means more textures to layer with crunchy nuts and tender beans.

Short ribs aren’t just for slow braising—they’re great on the grill, tenderized with a citrus marinade.

Because of the brothy marinade, the skin won't get as crisp as with other roast chickens, but the flesh will be so tender, you'll want to eat it with your hands.

Sugared, roasted lemons are edible from rind to flesh and give this salsa-like mix a bracing jolt of sourness.

The black pepper adds a surprising aromatic and spicy flavor to the sweet grilled peaches. The recipe here makes more syrup than you'll likely need but it will keep in the refrigerator for at least 1 week and is great in a cocktail or with sparkling water.

Three Cheese Asparagus Ravioli flavored with lemon, garlic and basil make a delicious meal to enjoy any night of the week. This one comes together in about 15 minutes so "too busy" is not an excuse.

Quick and easy homemade strawberry syrup melds with creamy vanilla ice cream when fizzled with club soda.

"A hot-sauce Michelada with some serious kick." —Alfia Muzio, recipe developer

This slushy blender cocktail is perfect for whiling away the summer hours.