Summer gives way to fall this week with dishes like grilled bratwurst and caramelized onion burgers–but summer produce is still holding out strong, in the cucumber relish gracing a grilled swordfish and a spicy Pasta alla Norma starring the best late-summer vegetables. Get the week’s shopping list here (ingredients for suggested side dishes not included on the list).
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RecipeGrilled Bratwurst Sandwiches with Tomato Jam and Sauerkraut
Give those hot dogs and burgers the night off and grill up a sandwich with substance instead. Ripe tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, and fresh thyme make a tangy, jam-like condiment for these hearty sandwiches. If you don't have a grill or you're rained out, cook the bratwurst on a grill pan on the stovetop, or broil them. They'll taste just as good.
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RecipeGrilled Swordfish with Lemon, Dill & Cucumber Sauce
Delicate and light, this sauce has a loose texture that’s somewhere between a vinaigrette and a salad. It complements most any grilled fish, so feel free to substitute salmon, tuna or halibut steaks for the swordfish.
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RecipeBeef Burgers with Blue Cheese and Caramelized Onions
Salty blue cheese, sweet onions, and juicy beef are a classic and addictive combination. Cooking the onions is the most time-consuming part of this recipe, but be patient: It’s worth it to coax out their deep, earthy flavor.
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RecipeGrilled Peri-Peri Chicken
Peri-peri sauce is a hot, spicy chile–pepper–based condiment that originated in the Portuguese colonies of Africa. Available at most supermarkets, it gives the chicken a tangy not-too-hot flavor. Look for it near the hot sauces. -
RecipeSpicy Pasta Alla Norma Paired with Edna Valley Rose
This Sicilian classic, made with sautéed eggplant, tomatoes, basil, and red pepper flakes, is Italian comfort food at its best.
