Juicy summer plums get a quick simmer in a syrup of honey, white wine and fresh thyme, then they’re served with a dollop of sweet mascarpone and crunchy almond biscotti. This is a quick and fresh summer dessert.

A fresh summer pasta salad made with chewy orzo, grilled corn and zucchini, cilantro and a creamy chile lime dressing.

This drink is all about juicy blackberries, smooth whiskey and the warming spice of fresh ginger. Lemon juice brightens the flavors of this whiskey sour, and we especially love the citrusy, spicy edge that rye whiskey gives to this summer cocktail.

This is a simple, fresh, elegant summer salad. The creamy burrata, delicate fennel and tart punch of pickled cherries are balanced with the peppery bite of arugula for a refreshing summer meal.

These five spice grilled shrimp are marinated in soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, chili paste and brown sugar then tossed on the grill for a touch of smoky char. The notes of star anise and fennel add irresistible flavor to seafood, and these shrimp skewers are no exception.

This farro salad is a fresh, summery, substantial meal that’s packed full of vegetables. It’s a salad of textures-- crunchy zucchini, chewy farro, buttery pine nuts and creamy cubes of mozzarella. It’s easy, low key and fresh-- everything that a summer meal should be.

This nutty spelt banana bread is filled with super ripe bananas and the decadence of brown butter. Fold in a cup of bittersweet chocolate chips for an extra indulgent treat.

This no churn oatmeal ice cream is rich, creamy and offset by the sweet, tart, luscious swirls of sour cherry puree. Once you make homemade ice cream, you’ll never go back to store bought again.

Learn how to make quick pickled cherries with tart apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, thyme and black pepper. The sweet juicy flesh is the perfect canvas for herbs and spices— good luck not eating them all in one sitting.