Don’t leave out the small amount of sugar or honey. Plate a thick slice of just off the vine, summer tomato, top with some of this cucumber salad, add a small dollop of sour cream or creme fraiche, a sprinkling of fresh dill, and a grind of black pepper. Follow with a few slices of grilled steak, and some fresh summer corn. Any room left? Crostata made with fresh summer peaches. THE summer dinner party menu.