Fruit
Peach, Ginger, and Bourbon
By Paul McGee
Pineapple and Gin
By Paul McGee
Strawberries and Vodka
By Paul McGee
Berries and Rum
By Paul McGee
Watermelon, Lime, and Tequila
This slushy blender cocktail is perfect for whiling away the summer hours.
By Paul McGee
Perilla Chimichurri
There's no substitute for minty sweet perilla (a.k.a. sesame leaf); seek it out at Asian markets.
By Jiyeon Lee
Roasted Rhubarb Coupe with Macadamia Crumble
Baking the crumble topping on its own means it gets supertoasty and crisp.
By Lou Lambert and Larry McGuire
Citrus-Brined Pork Loin with Peach Mustard
The spice rub builds a nice flavorful crust around the pork as it cooks, but the sugar can cause the meat to brown quickly. Keep a close watch.
By Lou Lambert and Larry McGuire
Yogurt with Fresh Figs, Honey, and Pine Nuts
Warming the honey with rose water infuses it with flavor.
By Anissa Helou
Sangria Blanco
A refreshing citrus sangria that gets bittersweet notes from Suze, a French aperitif.
By Lou Lambert and Larry McGuire
Peach Mustard
Where a chutney and mustard sauce overlap. Choose a very ripe– even bruised–peach for easy peeling.
By Lou Lambert and Larry McGuire
Duck Breast with Sweet Cherry Sauce
Cherries form an addictive sauce for duck breast when stewed with tomato paste, cumin, red wine, shallot, and a host of other aromatics.
By Paul Grimes
Grilled Butterflied Prawns with Sriracha-Lemongrass Butter
These shrimp are so big and sweet you'd never know they weren't lobster. Hinged grill baskets make turning them super easy.
By Grace Parisi
Concord Grape Sorbet With Rosemary And Black Pepper
Rosemary, both herbal and floral, elevates the flavor of the Concord grape, while black pepper adds spiciness.
Grilled Lamb Kebabs With Turkish Flavors
Serve these skewers with grilled pita and yogurt mixed with a little Maras pepper, olive oil, and chopped mint.
By Chris Schlesinger and John Willoughby
Summer Berry-Coconut Milk Ice Pops
The jammy mash-up of berries with coconut milk and cardamom makes these pops just rich enough-and irresistible.
By Kimberley Hasselbrink
Cherry Buttermilk Clafoutis
Sweet-tart cherries elevate the otherwise straightforward custard, and buttermilk lends a welcome tang.
By Kimberley Hasselbrink
Tangerine Crème Brûlée
Try a Southern California take on this classic French dessert.
By Todd Porter and Diane Cu