Cherry

From the Spa at Doral in Miami.

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.

Brown sugar, almonds and oats combine for a crunchy topping in this lovely dessert. A touch of kirsch, a clear cherry brandy, enhances the fruit.

Here's a great-tasting, visually stunning treat that can be made up to a week ahead.

Use a cherry pitter to remove the pits before cutting the cherries in half.

This spicy-sweet salsa makes a delicious accompaniment to grilled pork, chicken, or duck.

Fresh or frozen cherries can be used in this classic French dessert, which combines characteristics of pudding and custard and, in this case, has a nice almond flavor.

A cherry lover's dream: This irresistible dessert has fresh cherries, cherry sauce and cherry ice cream.

Spoon these cherries over ice cream or pound cake, or serve them topped with whipped cream and biscotti.

Begin preparing the dessert a day ahead.

Cherry-pitters can be purchased in kitchen-supply and housewares shops. Wear an apron when pitting, but still watch out for the juice.

Port wine and balsamic vinegar deepen the fresh fruit flavors in the cherry sauce. Be sure to get started at least one day ahead; the panna cotta custards must chill for 24 hours before serving.

(COMPOSTA DI CILIEGE E ALBICOCCHE) Delicious with the Rice Pudding Cake or with biscotti or vanilla ice cream.

This torte has a crisp top that shatters when cut and a fudgy tart cherry center.

This lovely dessert combines the flavors of cherries jubilee in an easier rendition of the classic recipe.