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CUCUMBERS: These are great for taming the heat in salsas. Combine with chopped jalapeos, mangoes, and orange bell

Ready in 8 minutes. Serves 6 / Bold colors and bright flavors make this soup a festive starter for summer

Makes about 2 cups / A rich melding of yams, onions, and garlic make a perfect all-season dip for vegetable crudités or

Fresh red raspberries should look dry, plump, and bright; stems mean they were picked too soon. These beauties are

Even in today’s dicey economy, sales of natural and green products — incredibly — show no sign of slowing

Ready in 26, 15, and 8 minutes: Spicy Thai Curry Soup with Rice Noodles, Middle Eastern Spinach-Yogurt Soup with

Serves 10 / Substitute any number of fruits — peaches, when in season, are wonderful — or use a different flavor of

Serves 4 / Ingredient tip: Precooked polentais sold in plastic-wrapped logs. Prep tip: Chop the vegetables while

Serves 4 / If you prefer, double up on tortillas to ensure tacos won’t fall apart. Serving tip: Top with plain yogurt