Issue No. 1284: August 23, 2022

Late August produce is such a blessing. The abundant chiles, tomatoes, and squash push me to try new dishes and find new ways to use our local bounty. Plus, the month’s intense heat makes me rethink my cooking altogether, instead opting for no-cook recipes and easy dinners on the grill. This week, I’m whipping up fresh lettuce wraps, Shrimp Skewers with Old Bay Butter, and a juicy panzanella. Find recipes for all three—and many more—below!

Cheers,

Tanji

Photo Credit: Julia Heffelfinger

Lettuce Wraps Are Light, Easy to Make, and So Fun to Eat

Photo Credit: Julia Heffelfinger

You Can Turn Almost Any Meal into a Kebab!

Photo Credit: Sally’s Baking Addiction

Play with Florals and Fruits to Design a Stunning Summer Cake

Photo Credit: Delish

These 9 No-Recipe Recipes Are So Simple, They Basically Make Themselves

Photo Credit: Goya Foods

Try Grilling Escalivada, a Classic Catalonian Side Using the Season’s Most Abundant Produce

Photo Credit: LAZO with Don Strange

LAZO with Don Strange’s Recipe for Pot de Crème Uses Girl Scout Cookies for a Bite of Delicious Nostalgia!

Photo Credit: William Chris Vineyards

This Local Vineyard’s Creative, Oaked Cabernet Sauvignon Is One of the Best in the State