When the produce is this flawless (thank you, August!), dinner inspiration is never far off. Blistered summer beans get a jolt of umami from a swipe of sunny miso butter. A quickly seared steak becomes a vibrant salad with an assist from sweet corn, crunchy cukes, and your new favorite vinaigrette. Need more ideas? We thought you’d never ask
Skillet-Charred Summer Beans with Miso Butter
Mix 4 Tbsp. room-temperature unsalted butter, 2 Tbsp. white miso, ½ serrano chile, finely grated, and one ½" piece ginger, peeled, finely grated, in a small bowl until smooth. Heat a large skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium-high. Toss 12 oz. green, Romano, and/or wax beans with 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil in a medium bowl, then transfer to skillet and cook, tossing occasionally, until…
