summer

A versatile vegetable you can enjoy fresh, roasted or grilled in everything from salad to tacos and brunch-worthy griddle cakes.

It's all butter, all the time for this free-form pastry, which has tons of flavour. The best part? The messier the shape, the more rustic it looks.

Nothing says summer like a fresh blueberry pie. But there's no need to get fancy—simply roll the crust larger than your pie plate (13-in. for a 9-in. plate) and fold the edges over the filling to get this rustic finish.

From shortcake to scones, ice cream to sangria, there's a strawberry recipe for everyone.

Markets and stores are brimming with locally grown, sunshine-ripened cherry, beefsteak and heirloom tomatoes—make sure to take advantage of these special tomatoes while they last.