Bananarama Smoothie by erin de martini

Blueberries with Lime Sugar & Citrus Confit by Amos Miller

This is one of my absolute favorite berry desserts and comes from Tony Bourdain and Les Halles Restaurant in NYC. I have had the audacity to make just one minor modification to the recipe, but I have no regrets, and neither will you. We grow blueberries all season long at Walnut Ridge Farm, so there are always opportunities to try…

Roasted Carmelized Tomatoes by Nancy Miyasaki

This is a delicious way to serve ripe, juicy summer tomatoes. Roasting them reduces the tomato liquid to a glaze. They are delicious with any grilled meat or other vegetables.

Fabulous 3 Cherry Pie by Amos Miller

Most folks don't have the luxury of owning a personal cherry orchard, so I modified this recipe using ingredients available at most stores. You'll save the picking and pitting time and end up with a fabulous pie that will thrill even those who say they do not care for cherry pie (I've had it happen). As a native-born…

Maple Blueberry Spiced Syrup-Sauce-Compote by Amos Miller

So you're going to have a brunch and want to serve a knockout meal to your guests. One component is needed to set the morning off to a vibrant start. A perfect syrup - sauce - compote! This recipe is a knockout - fresh, fragrant blueberries and pure maple syrup married in a shower of fresh-squeezed orange juice, a kiss of orange…

Guacamole Tex-Mex by Amos Miller

Super simple - fast - packs just enough punch. It will be the best you ever tasted. Bring on the cervesas, margaritas - and lots of quality tortilla chips! Just like Chipotle - but homemade!

Anyone Can Pickle! Cherries, Sweet, Spicy and Fast! by kathy gori

I've always been interested in pickles, preserving and canning. I guess it's my inner squirrel speaking. The little squeaky voice in my head in the middle of summer that says "save all those wonderful fresh fruits and vegetables you see now, its going to be a long cold winter". I love looking into my larder when the rain is…

Peaches & Cream Ice Cream by Beth Roan

Homemade peach ice cream is one of the staples of summer.

Fruit and Fresh Whipped Cream by Rebecca Ijekah

Great Easy Dessert

Blueberry-Peach Cobbler by Nancy Miyasaki

This makes a wonderful mid-late summer treat when fresh peaches and nectarines are in abundance. You can substitute nectarines, apricots, Pluots, and other fruits for the peaches if they look better. I've made a number of cobbler recipes and this is the best. You won't be disappointed!

Peach Cobbler by maribeth carson

This is a great old fashioned cobbler recipe defiantly worth the extra effort. My family enjoys this in their own unique ways. My hubby enjoys his cold with a sprinkle of sugar while I only like it hot with a sprinkle of sugar and dash of milk. My kids will eat it hot or cold with more than a sprinkle of sugar and dash of milk. I have…

Strawberry Jello Pretzel Dessert by Tiffany

Campfire Apple Pie by erin de martini

Bush Berry Parfait by Kiki Thompson

I came up with this parfait because I wanted something sweet and not so heavy and the Bush Berry Parfait was the ending result. It is tofu-based made with blackberries and blueberries.

A Grape Terrine with Moscato Wine by Amos Miller

This is an elegant and very easy dish sure to impress and delight your guests. Moscato wine and lemon zest bring a sparkle to the dish that really enhances virtually any protein. This is vegan, vegetarian-friendly and totally gluten free. It's lovely dish to serve at a casual luncheon for friends, or a formal dinner. While…