Summer

The pink-peppercorn garnish gives this chilled soup a pretty spring look.

We slightly dried the small strawberries in this recipe so that their excess juice would not affect the crème caramel. We recommend using wild strawberries, as they do not need to be dried before using here. Both the crème caramel and the crust may be made ahead, but, to ensure a crisp crust and shiny caramel, do not invert the crème caramel onto the crust until shortly before serving.

Simmering cobs in the corn-broth mixture gives the soup extra flavor.

Serve these patties with a crisp salad of assorted baby greens.

Try this cinnamon-scented sauce over vanilla ice cream, pound cake or both. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

The bright green of the fried asparagus with the yellow egg sauce and the orange salmon roe topping makes a colorful display.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

The relish is also a delicious complement to grilled lamb or chicken.

The tart-sweet flavor of this sorbet is particularly refreshing after a rich dinner.

Steamed asparagus and buttered white rice with some grated lemon peel round out the main course. Angel food cake drizzled with chocolate sauce is just right afterward.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.