The smoky taste of Portuguese chorizo/chouriço is a favorite of mine. We keep it on hand to add to rice dishes, pork stews and soups. This Chorizo Squash Soup falls under the category of seat-of-the-pants cooking. It’s when I step away from a recipe and use my imagination and experience. Now more than ever we’re eating the freezer. This soup and others like it are great ways to eat what’s on hand. In this soup,

If you are like me, a watermelon lasts for days and days. The arrival of a watermelon requires cutting diagrams and refrigerator blueprints. I dice some for breakfast and snacking. Then I consider all the ways to sneak them into a week’s worth of menus. This Watermelon Gazpacho takes advantage of the fruit’s natural juiciness and sweetness to balance rich tomato juice. It’s fast and fresh, exactly the way I like to cook in summer.