Life is hard; summer should be easy, at least where cooking for family and friends is concerned. We want it simple, and we want the sweet, intense flavors we’ve yearned for since October—local tomatoes, corn, clams. Cubes of fish or meat and vegetables to skewer and throw on the grill. Nothing beats fresh, great Italian, especially when a great Italian is showing us how to make it. And dessert? Cold, please, like the icy drinks that go with everything. They’re all here. ... Read the story