Summer

A little balsamic vinegar balances the sweetness of the cherries and enhances their flavor. Serve the cake with espresso or tea in the afternoon or with whipped cream or ice cream for dessert.

The sugar in the dry spice mix will help these steaks take on color quickly, so keep a close eye on them.

Chefs everywhere know it: Fire is where the magic happens.

A spicy, tangy marinade helps tenderize this flavorful cut of meat, which is perfect for tacos.

This is one of those recipes that will make you look like an incredible cook for very little effort. Because of skirt steak’s relatively loose grain, it soaks up marinade incredibly well and is one of the few meats we ever marinate before grilling.

Dark chocolate and ripe plums make a sweet match in this decadent late summer dessert.

The combination of melon, marjoram, and sweet moscato vinegar in this delicate salad tastes like summer to me. When I serve guests this dish, I like to watch them take their first bite and enjoy a moment of pure bliss as the melon juices run down their chin.

This Bloody Mary ditches traditional bottled tomato juice for the freshly pressed stuff made from Sun Gold or yellow tomatoes.