Recipes

Succulent fresh fruits are among summer’s greatest joys. Savor the abundance with recipes from celebrated chef and author Deborah Madison.

Fresh dill for a sweet-sharp, pleasantly grassy taste.

A ripe, chilled pineapple makes one of the best fruit desserts, as well as the simplest; add a little passion fruit and it becomes even more special.

A rich summer treat with stone fruits

By itself, this compote makes a refreshing summer dessert (or breakfast fruit, for that matter), but you can also use these plums in a kuchen or a free-form tart with a yeasted crust. Pour off the juice, reduce it until it’s really syrupy, and then spoon it over the cooked fruit. Cardamom is another wonderful spice to add, and so are orange and clove. A Thai basil leaf wouldn’t be out of place, either.

A quick and refreshing take on strawberries

A decadent dessert for the entire family.

Delicious ginger biscuits with fresh peaches

This creamy dressing adds a healthy dose of omega-3 fatty acids to each serving.