The arrival of summer screams for the most classic of all backyard grillable foods – the burger! These buns are quick and easy (25 minutes) to make and keep well in the freezer. Golden brown on the outside, sweet and soft on the inside, these whole grain buns are the perfect base for a classic beef or bean burger, portabella mushroom or grilled chicken breast.

Almost any dish you can think of can be adapted for pizza, including the Greek national dish with its rich, creamy layers of lamb and eggplant. This pizza – and this moussaka – are far from traditional, but every tradition starts as a creative idea.

This is my spin on the famous white clam pizza hailing from New Haven, Connecticut. The addition of grilled sweet onions, cherry tomatoes, and parsley on top of the crispy whole rye crust take things to a new level. While you can use any grateable cheese, like parmesan or romano, I prefer aged asiago. You can also add mushrooms or capers, and substitute with your choice of protein, such as shrimp, lobster, chicken, or pork belly. 

This savory, slow-cooked Indian stew is perfect for sopping up with fresh naan. Serve over steaming aromatic rice (try Charleston Gold in place of BasmatiI) or mix it together, casserole style. Top off with Cucumber Riata for a refreshing contrast to the fiery spices.