Summer
Apricot-Raspberry Pie with Hazelnut Streusel Topping
The nutty topping is the perfect complement to the sweet-and-tart filling.
Tomato, Cucumber, and Avocado with Lemon Vinaigrette
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Asparagus and Prosciutto Bundles
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.
Cold Tomato-Thyme Soup with Grilled Garlic Croutons
Tomato time is the best time to put this do-ahead soup on the menu.
Herbed Cream of Corn Soup
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.
Grilled Sea Scallops and Tomatoes with Olive Vinaigrette
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Strawberries with Molasses Sour Cream Sauce
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Blue Tidal Wave Sorbet
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.
Grilled Lamb Sandwiches with Grilled Green Onions
In this menu, guests make their own sandwiches, piling on rosy slices of spring lamb, chopped grilled green onions and a variety of condiments. Uncork a red Rhône wine (we recommend Gigondas) or a Pinot Noir to pour with the sandwiches; have a selection of sodas and bottled water on hand, too.
Apricot Tart with Honey and Almonds
(TARTE D'ABRICOTS AU MIEL ET AUX AMANDES)
In early summer, apricots are abundant in Provence; here, we've called for canned apricots, which are always available.