Root Vegetable

This lightly pickled mix of vegetables and seaweed is especially good with seafood.

Our grilled version of panzanella boasts sweet-and-sour flavors and gets even better as it sits.

This sauce goes with pretty much any grilled meat; stir leftovers into yogurt to make a dip.

We like the texture of the leeks and zucchini when left al dente-if grilled too long, they'll both go floppy.

Toss together just before serving to prevent wilting.

The turnips will taste great after just one week in the pickling liquid, but for that full-on saturated pink hue, let them sit for two full weeks.

Chef Eli Kulp's upgrade on the classic egg sandwich, which he dubs The Hickory Town, is named after the historical handle for Lancaster, PA. You'll have extra gherkin mayo leftover—save it for your next sandwich.

Fresh sardines are nothing like their tinned cousins; their flavor is rich and far more delicate. Dressed with a miso glaze and augmented by rainbow carrots and fresh fennel, this is a wonderful, light meal.

A smoky spice blend gives this quick, modern stir-fry a fantastic kick.

Stir the mushrooms and leeks frequently enough so they caramelize without burning, then serve on top of steak.

Pick firm, bright-green celery stalks with lots of leaves.

When the raw slices are baked, they will shrink considerably, so use large beets.

You'd think grown-ups wouldn't have to share this beautiful side dish, but the onions' crispy sweetness makes them pretty irresistible to kids.

The carrots are shocked in ice water after shaving to give them a wavy shape and slightly soften their crunch.

Blitzing your marinade in a food processor will give you the most flavor with the least effort. This thick paste thins into a vibrant steak sauce as the meat cooks.

These potatoes are typically roasted in a blazing wood-fired oven, but you can still get crispy, craggy edges in a home oven.

Any combination of flame-kissed veggies brushed and tossed with this easy vinaigrette makes a deliciously smoky side.

Use this multipurpose seasoning salt for all your summer grilling