Stone Fruit

I do not think that pêches de vigne, French red-fleshed peaches, are available in the United States so, for this recipe, use the most ripe, fragrant peaches you can, and go easy on the orange flower water. Slice, drizzle and serve the peaches immediately, so they are still lightly chilled!

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

The free-form crust of this large, rectangular tart is easy to create, but be sure to leave enough of a border (1 to 1 1/2 inches) to fold the edges up over the fruit filling. To serve, cut into squares.

Involtini di Manzo Active time: 45 min Start to finish: 45 min

A flavorful sauce for grilled lamb or chicken.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

A lovely salad in which the citrus fruit strikes a nice balance with the fish.

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.

Since just about any combination of fruits will work for the topping, this recipe can be used all year long.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

A thick puree of fresh peaches is added to the rich custard ice cream base. The ice cream can be made up to three days ahead.

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

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

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

(Batido) This milk shake is a Puerto Rican and Cuban favorite; Palacio de Los Jugos on Flagler Street in Miami specializes in jugos and makes great tropical-fruit batidos. The fruit combinations are endless — try a mixture of strawberry and kiwi or guava and pineapple — and you can even use coconut milk instead of whole and spike with a shot of rum.