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As summer draws to a close, I decided to squeeze in one more strawberry tart. This recipe has become a favorite because the combo of strawberries and pistachio is pure perfection. I’m totally obsessed with the pistachio frangipane in this tart — which I’m testing in some other recipes that I’ll debut soon.

I love, love, love mussels. They’re so easy to make and inexpensive yet feel so indulgen. They’re a great addition to our Spanish tapas menu. This recipe combines saffron and tomatoes, making for a scrummy broth that you’ll want to sop up with lots of good crusty bread. Starting with clean fresh mussels is key….

What’s more refreshing than a chilled soup during the hot summer months? The king of chilled soups in my mind is gazpacho, which is a perfect way to showcase tomatoes as they reach the height of their season. During our trip to Spain in 2011 we ate gazpacho almost everyday of our three week visit…