EXPLAINED: 4 | Vintage Vibes

A simple, savory tomato pie for summer

This pie is made from the season's fresh-picked, vine-ripened treasures aka summer's most excellent tomatoes

Salon · Jul 30, 2022

The fishy secret to better gazpacho

Anchovies are a secret ingredient of sorts. They dissolve when they hit hot oil, releasing a savory burst of flavor

Salon · Jul 30, 2022

The unfailing elegance of a French 75

The drink was elegant and stealthily boozy — a quiet symphony of botanical gin, prickly fizz and bright lemon

Salon · Jul 27, 2022

Chick-fil-A's anti-LGBTQ controversies

Trans employee alleges franchise owner said "it should be an honor ... that someone liked her enough to hit on her"

Salon · Jul 24, 2022

An ode to the magical skillet cookie

Who wouldn't want a giant, gooey dark chocolate chip cookie for dessert?

Salon · Jul 23, 2022

TikTok's mysterious $20 "Pink Sauce"

A breakdown of the viral condiment, the chef who created it and the questions some are asking about its safety

Salon · Jul 22, 2022

A 3-ingredient dessert to cool you off

You shouldn't have to face the heat without these decadent coffee popsicles

Salon · Jul 21, 2022

Turn sweet potatoes into creamy hummus

This vegan dip is packed with protein and flavor, thanks to the mix of chickpeas, sweet potatoes and smoky spices

Salon · Jul 18, 2022

A copycat version of a lunchbox favorite

I don't think it's just my own wistfulness that makes these recreations so darn good

Salon · Jul 17, 2022

The very best summer pasta sauce

Time, heat and crispy crumbled bacon transform fresh produce into the ideal seasonal sauce

Salon · Jul 16, 2022