Summer

Summer's luscious cherries topped with oats, almonds, brown sugar and cinnamon.

The nutty topping is the perfect complement to the sweet-and-tart filling.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Slices of prosciutto spread with goat cheese and wrapped around asparagus tips make terrific cocktail party fare. The leftover asparagus stalks can be cut up and used in soup, or toss them with pasta, olive oil and Parmesan cheese.

Tomato time is the best time to put this do-ahead soup on the menu.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Here's a lemon-based treat that is so good it will knock you over. It's accented with blue curaçao for a striking color. For something fun, serve the sorbet in scallop shells, which are sold at cookware stores.