
Growing up, we always had a garden—and my grandparents planted enough to feed the whole neighborhood. In the summer, most of our dinners revolved around whatever the garden gave us. I remember plates full of corn on the cob, pickled beets, fresh green beans and peas, and big, juicy tomatoes still warm from the sun.
These recipes are a few of the ones I remember my mom or grandma making, using whatever was fresh and ready to eat. You don't need a backyard garden to enjoy them—just stop by your local farmer's market and you'll be inspired by the colors, flavors, and abundance summer always brings.
by Kristina Case
Tomatoes and fresh cucumbers are the stars of this salad-—perfect alo...