It's always been a little easier for me to ideate "cold-weather meals" when it comes time to use up pantry staples. Pasta and chickpeas can be whipped into a cozy pasta e ceci. Coconut milk and rice are the building blocks for a decadent, cinnamon-doused rice pudding. And I've never met a stack of shelf-stable ingredients that I couldn't use to at least start a hearty stew.
Until this week, I had found myself increasingly stumped when I wanted to "shop my cabinets" for dinner, but nothing sounded delicious amid a series of little heatwaves. Over the past week, the Salon Food team has been celebrating summer tomato season by publishing a variety of recipes, how-to's and guides.
