Bumper Crop

From now through the end of summer, the challenge isn't finding crisp cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, deeply flavored eggplants, and string beans galore; it's taking full advantage of this fleeting abundance. The ideas here capture just-picked flavors in ways you can enjoy now and later.

Stuffed Tomatoes with Peaches, Corn, Cucumbers, and Basil

Simple Tomato Sauce

Five-Bean Salad

Eggplant Parmesan Stacks

Grilled Eggplant in Pomegranate Dressing

Cucumber-Buttermilk Gazpacho

Sweet-and-Spicy Bread-and-Butter Pickles