Seasoned Cooking: 29 August 2014 Announcements

When left to my own devices, I'll incorporate stone fruit into most meals this time of the year. So when I find myself in the possession of a bunch of greens and a need for lunch, these normally sweet-centric fruits become the stars of a savory salad.

Usually when I tell someone I had a great tuna salad for lunch or dinner, they imagine a creamy spread over slices of bread. Well, broaden those horizons and fall in love with a beautiful, healthy, simple salad featuring lots of color and lots of flavor.

I love summer squash, so when there's an abundance of zucchini in my kitchen, it goes into everything from muffins to stir-fry. One of my favorite ways to enjoy it, though, is breaded and baked. Add a yummy dip and French fries can wait until zucchini season is over!

If you think pizza needs to wait until it's cool enough to fire up the oven again, think again! Pizza is a snap when you have a grill on hand. Get some simple ideas about how to make your very own grilled pizzas without roasting your home.

Weekday leftovers inspire a spicy start to the day when zesty black beans get paired with flour tortillas, tomatoes, salsa, cilantro, chèvre, and eggs to help get you going on the weekend. Brunch will never be the same!