
This Summer, peaches have moved from being an ingredient in desserts to being the star of savory dishes. From
salads to
satays, peaches are popping up in places out of the ordinary. I decided to give this trend an experiment by making this roasted vegetable pasta.

A great staple to incorporate into your weekly diet is the
grain quinoa. Like couscous, quinoa takes on the flavors of its surrounding ingredients. In this recipe, the quinoa is tossed with crunchy peppers, cool cucumbers, and salty olives.

A widespread shortage of meatless
Gardenburgers has put veggie patties in short supply and high demand.
The Seattle Times reports that Gardenburgers have been scarce since April and May, when parent company
Kellogg's discovered a quality control issue. Stressed rivals
Boca Burger,
MorningStar Farms, and
Amy's Kitchen are scrambling to meet the veggie burger needs of the country.

During the Summer it's important to take advantage of the bounty of fresh vegetables. In this vegetarian dish, the pure flavor of eggplant is highlighted. The simple recipe combines canned beans with a garlicky pasta sauce and breaded, sautéed eggplant.

If you've never had pizza with a cornmeal crust, I highly recommend you give this recipe a try. It's a simple technique that combines precooked
polenta with water and flour until it makes a dough like consistency. The crust is prebaked before being topped with tomato sauce, red peppers, and green onions.