The skin is fried to a crisp, but the flesh beneath remains delicate, and the accompanying nuoc mam sauce vibrates with the tang of sweet basil, chili, and cilantro.

NEWYORKER: Rouge et Blanc

Slices of Wisconsin mozzarella are topped with a garlicky, yet subtly sweet tomato sauce, and the fresh basil and homemade sausage pack a punch.

BBC: The deep rooted history of Chicago��s deep-dish pizza

Every summer, when he smells the first sweet tomato from his yard, he remembers a story from several years ago, involving tomatoes, basil, olive oil, champagne and a light bulb.

NPR: Summer Food: Blueberries, Texas Caviar, Tomatoes