Author name: Marianne Williams, Leah Colins

A well made Southern tomato pie contains little more than fresh plump tomatoes, a mixture of cheese, mayonnaise (it’s gotta be Duke’s), and chopped fresh basil. Layered and baked in a flaky crust until bubbly, it’s the essence of a good, hot summer.

Caramelized edges and juicy, golden peaches atop a tender cake make this a very good reason to turn on the oven—even at the peak of summer.

Make crisp, lightly blistered green beans in your air fryer in under 10 minutes. They’re great as-is or dressed up with one of our our four easy flavor variations.