Cherry

This riff on gazpacho gets unexpected sweetness—and great color—from the addition of cherries and a peach.

Fluke, hake, or cod are all good substitutions for the halibut.

Clafouti is a rustic, simple French dessert that's a cross between a pancake and a custard. You can use other fruits, but cherries are traditional—and summer is when they're at their best.

The combination of creamy ricotta, sweet fruit, rich olive oil, and a little salt is addictive. We'll be serving this for breakfast, brunch, and dessert all summer.

There are only three ingredients in this cherry compote recipe (and one of them is booze).

Skip the scones and biscuits for brunch; serve this sweet and beautiful take on focaccia instead.