Make Ahead

A tart huckleberry drinking vinegar (you can try it with different berries) gives club soda some kick.

Beneath a humble, oaty streusel topping lies a sleek, inky jumble of plums and blackberries—talk about a delicious contrast. A combination of cornstarch and tapioca in the filling helps to keep the colors of the fruit true and to set up their juices nicely without becoming too thick.

We doubt you'll have any leftovers from this homey blueberry cake crowned by a buttery, brown-sugar-sweetened streusel topping, but if you do, it will make a fabulous companion to your morning coffee.

Stash veggie-filled foil packets in the freezer for a weekday breakfast option that cooks in the oven while you go about your morning routine.

These make-ahead packs are perfect for camping trips as well as quick and easy breakfasts on the go.

This vibrant green side dish is great served at room temperature, so you can make it a couple hours before your guests arrive for a dinner party.

Leaving the skins on the peaches for the purée makes for a beautifully pink swirl in this refreshing summer dessert.

This pretty green soup is creamy, cool, and refreshing. Top each bowl with a flavorful mix of parsley, mint, olive oil, and lemon zest.

Parsley, mint, and lemon zest make this herbed oil a versatile condiment for a number of dishes.

Toss peaches with almonds and fragrant garam masala, then top with a brown sugar crumble for an excellent entry into summer peach season.

The key to grilling large pieces of chicken is patience. Starting with the skin side up reduces flare-ups, and medium heat gives you browned (not blackened) skin and juicy flesh.

It takes some practice to produce a beautifully crimped pie crust, but galettes? Not so much: The more rustic they look, the better.

This marinade packs sweet citrus flavor and extra spice into pork chops both before, and after, they hit the grill.

Poaching the shrimp with their shells on locks in their flavor.

Heating the sugar before beating it into the egg whites creates an extra-glossy, stable meringue.

Refreshing and a little bit inebriating; if you've got kids running around, pick up a box of Rocket Pops so there's no confusion!

Don't like it hot? Remove the seeds to tone it down, or make this addictive condiment with sweet peppers alone.

These frozen treats are also super cute made with orange rinds, and work with any flavor sorbet or sherbet you fancy.

These cookies would also make for an awesome ice cream sandwich: Skip the pistachio filling and use softened store-bought gelato or ice cream instead.