Honey & Almond Granola. Toasted oats, almonds, and coconut meet up with chewy dried fruit for a hearty cereal that’s easy to make.

Sweet Corn & Bacon Pancakes. Somewhere between pancakes and cornbread and studded with corn fresh off the cob and salty, savory bacon.

Raspberry Peach Hand Pies. Tiny pouches of golden pie crust filled with two of summer’s favorite fruits.

On Canning, and Why It Matters.

Pesto Pinwheel Pizza Bread. Fragrant green swirls of pesto surrounded by flavorful cheese and soft pizza crust.

Rosemary Cashew Chicken Salad. A quick, filling, oven-less meal great for warm summer nights and lazy lunches.

Blackberry Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream. Brilliant purple blackberries and tasty dark chocolate wrapped in cream, eggs, and a waffle cone.

Homemade Beef Jerky. Spices, cure, and a ride in the dehydrator (or the oven if you don’t have one).

Grilled Pesto Turkey Gouda Sandwich. A summer meal that is quick, easy, and full of flavor.

Chocolate Ganache Berry Tartelettes. Crisp tart shell filled with smooth ganache and topped with fresh summer berries and cream.

Crème Brûlée. Rich and creamy yet light to the taste, this is one dessert you should definitely have in your arsenal for dinner parties.

Crisp Zucchini Medallions. Crisp on the outside, warm and tender on the inside. Summer delight!

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie. A classic, summer dessert.

Carrot Oatmeal Cookies with Cream Cheese Glaze: for those times when you want carrot cake and cookies all at once.

Makeshift Latkes: finely chopped potato and zucchini gently fried and topped with fresh whipped savory cream.

Supertall Strawberry Shortcake: Six layers of fresh ripe strawberries, spongy chiffon cake, and whipped cream. Perfect for a summer party!

Celebrate Memorial Day, Fourth of July, or just plain old summer with this fruity dip and crisp cookies.

Flaky crust, fluffy egg, and crunchy spring vegetables make this quiche one for keeping.