Serious Eats Roundup: Summer Pastas, Risotto, and Dolling up Steamed Tofu

Our weekly roundup of what the two of us have written over on Serious Eats.

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Pasta with Salmon, Peas, and Pesto
Yogurt and pesto combine to dress this light, simple summer pasta.

Spaghetti with Crab, Chile, and Mint
Nick recreates a dish from Chicago's Cibo Matto

Summer Squash Risotto
The flavor of zuchini and yellow squash are central in this risotto.

Steamed Tofu with Shrimp and Black Bean Sauce
Steamed tofu might sound boring--but add in fermented black beans, ginger and garlic, and things start looking up.