The time is ripe for wine-simmered, sweet-and-tangy kumquats atop fall-apart-tender lamb shanks.

These smashed cucumbers are so simple to make and full of punchy Asian flavors.

Fork-tender short ribs in an almost mole-like sauce, finished with a bright citrus-olive herb salad.

Beat the heat with soba noodle salad with chevre, pickled shiitakes, cashews and Asian pears. From my new cookbook.