Summer
Sorbet and Ice Cream Terrine with Blackberry Compote
A rainbow of four purchased sorbets plus vanilla ice cream make this beauty one of the easiest desserts ever. Prepare the stunning terrine up to four days ahead.
Apricot Crostata
Active time: 45 min Start to finish: 3 1/4 hr
Bastille Day Pork Chops
This recipe can be multiplied indefinitely.
Strawberry Sundaes with Crème Fraîche Ice Cream
Crème fraîche gives this exceptional ice cream irresistible tang and a silky texture.
Bacon-Wrapped Cornish Hens with Raspberry Balsamic Glaze
Sweet, sour, and meaty, this is summer food to eat with your hands.
Summer Succotash with Marjoram
If you prep all the ingredients ahead of time, this dish takes only minutes to cook.
Summer Pasta with Olives, Roasted Peppers and Capers
Serve this with a basket of crusty bread.
Grilled Sausages in Pita Bread
In addition to assorted mustards, offer the pickled onions, tomato salsa, and pineapple relish. Hot dog buns can stand in for the pita, and bagged lettuce is an easy option. What to drink: Beer and lemonade will quench everyone's thirst.
Potato Salad with Olives, Tomatoes, and Capers
A popular salad on the island of Pantelleria.
Grilled Chicken Palliards with Nectarine Chutney
Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 25 min
Miniature Almond Cakes with Sugared Cherries and Kirsch Cream
Active time: 45 min Start to finish: 2 hr
Grilled Nectarines with Honey-Balsamic Glaze
When using an outdoor grill, add a handful of fresh charcoal to the embers after serving the main course; when it's time to cook the nectarines, the fire should be at the right temperature. Remember to brush the grill clean before adding the fruit. Sour cream is a good substitute for the crème fraîche.
Zucchini Vichyssoise
Zucchini gives a summery twist to the classic leek-and-potato soup; this new take on an old favorite is served at Quisiana.
