Summertime fare for family and guests

Fresh cool mornings, sun-drenched afternoons and sparkling nights… summertime can be a sensational season.

Foods of summer take on a special ambiance. The best fare often seems lighter, fresher flavored and enhanced with the season’s bounty of fresh veggies and herbs. Accompaniments to the entrée might include simple tossed salads, quick breads or breadsticks and a fruit-based dessert.

This fresher-than-fresh soup features chicken and cucumber with a flourish of sour cream and chives. Super supper fare or a nice choice for a luncheon, the soup is easily prepped ahead of time and cooks in minut...