Peach

Grilled Peaches with Whipped Cream and Caramel

Carey Paquette of Arlington, Virginia, writes: "When it comes to cooking, I make an effort to prepare healthful meals, but wouldn't call myself a fanatic. I believe that olive oil goes in everything and wine goes with everything; I just use them in moderation. My boyfriend and I cook almost every night as a way to unwind. It's nice to come home after a hectic day and make dinner together rather than pull something prepackaged out of the freezer."

Peach and Mixed-Berry Crisp

The mixture of fruit in this dessert, a long-standing menu item at The Marx Bros. Cafe in Anchorage, might include anything from wild Alaskan blueberries to apples, depending on the time of year.

Curried Couscous with Roasted Vegetables, Peach Chutney, and Cilantro Yogurt

Here's a hot Indian meal interpreted as an exotic and refreshing meatless salad.

Peach and Berry Trifle

Here's a nice way to serve up fresh summer fruit to family and friends.

Fruit Soufflé Omelette

This is a classic French preparation that is easy to prepare and quite light. Once you have mastered the base, you can add any fruit that you have on hand. It is a great brunch dish since it is not quite an entrée nor is it sweet enough to be a dessert. One omelette is just enough for two people, and since I think that it is almost impossible to make an attractive omelette large enough to feed six, it is best to make one recipe at a time when feeding more than two people. You can keep the finished omelettes warm in a preheated 300° oven while you make the necessary number.

Summer Fruit Terrine

Peach and Blueberry Shortcakes

A creamy fruit filling goes between split Cardamom Biscuits for a beautiful dessert.

Peach Ice Cream, Philadelphia Style

No custard stands in the way of the peach flavor in this simple-to-make ice cream, so only the sweetest fresh peaches will do.

Grand Fruit Salad

Here's a colorful and delicious addition to a brunch menu. It also makes a lovely light dessert on its own.

Rhubarb and Peach Crisp

Use fresh peaches when available - six peaches should do it.

Plum Granita with Summer Fruit

This fruit ice is flavored with cinnamon and allspice. It is garnished with slices of peach, nectarine and plum; other seasonal fruit would work, too. Follow with iced espresso.