These salsas, aïolis and more will be your secret weapon this summer. They’re full of bright flavor thanks to peak-season fruits and vegetables, and any one of them pairs beautifully with a grilled protein, pasta, or fresh vegetables to make an instant meal that will save dinner.

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  Arugula-Chili Pesto

  This spicy, nutty pesto has so many uses: spread on sandwiches, toss with pasta or poached shrimp, top a steak, brush on grilled or roasted chicken, or dollop onto pizza or sunny-side-up eggs.

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  Tomato and Ricotta Pesto

  This simple pesto packs bold tomato flavor. Use it to perk up green beans, or toss with pasta.

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  Summer Tomato Jam

  这种果酱甜但不太甜,纹理luxurious and refined that it’s hard to believe it’s so easy to make. It’s great on burgers in place of ketchup or served alongside grilled lamb or salmon. It also pairs exceptionally well with cheeses and cured meats.

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  Smoked Heirloom Tomato Relish with Corn & Beans

  Hot-smoking the tomatoes allows them to pick up the smoky flavor of the wood chips. Serve with grilled shrimp or over grilled fish, meat, or chicken.

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  Pineapple Salsa with Radishes, Peppers & Cilantro

  Try this sweet, spicy salsa on grilled, spice-rubbed chicken breasts, pork chops or turkey cutlets.

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  Fresh Plum Salsa

  To make this salsa, use firm plums; I like those with yellow flesh.

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  Preserved Lemon Tahini Sauce

  Mild sesame tahini sauce gets a kick of savory flavor from white miso and some briny, pickled notes from preserved lemons. Use as a dip for falafel, or spread on lamb or veggie burgers, or thin the sauce with more lemon juice and use it as a dressing on green salad.

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  Cucumber-Fennel Tzatziki

  Fennel’s hint of anise flavor imparts a beguiling note to this delicious dip that's fantastic with grilled lamb or any kind of fish.

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  Fresh Charmoula

  To many, charmoula is a mix of dry spices but to a Moroccan it's this lemony mixture of spices, garlic, and fresh herbs that’s used primarily to marinate or sauce fish.

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  Orange & Chive Aïoli

  This aïoli is delicious with roast lamb or grilled chicken.

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  Fire-Roasted Pepper Relish

  This recipe calls for both parsley and cilantro but feel free to use other herbs like sliced chives or chopped basil.

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