Green Herb Infusion

Water infused with parsley, mint, and basil makes for an easy and classy beverage. (By Brian Preston-Campbell)

Mango Lassi

The popular Indian drink, cool and smooth. (By Regan Burns)

Lemon Verbena Drink

A light, lemony drink sweetened with honey. (By William Yosses)

Green Beans with Shallots

A quick and tasty take on green beans that’s a crowd-pleaser of a side dish. (By Francine Maroukian)

Rose-Petal Preserves (Moraba-ye gol-e Mohammadi)

Exotic preserves with pistachios and lime. (By Najmieh Batmanglij)

Three-Bean Salad

A perennial picnic favorite that’s crunchy, briny, and sweet all at once. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Fresh Corn and Tomato Salad

The sweetness of fresh corn and tomatoes gets tamed by lemon juice and thinly sliced basil. (By Kate Ramos)

Molasses and Ginger–Glazed Carrots

Sweet and warming, and not mushy. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Vanilla-Buttermilk Pastry Cream

Tangy buttermilk updates a classic. (By Kate Ramos)

Asparagus, Green Bean, and Wax Bean Salad

Simple to make, bold in flavor, this easy salad combines common vegetables for a versatile side dish. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe, Chile Flakes, and Anchovies

A perfect weeknight dinner party dish: elegant and packed with flavor. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Ricotta Gnocchi with Wild Boar Ragu

Light, cheesy pillows of pasta with a hearty sauce. (By Adapted from Frank De Carlo)

Frozen Lambic Ice

Like raspberry sorbet with a boozy kick. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Microwave Crème Brûlée

The fancy dessert classic goes for a spin in the microwave. (By Audrey Robertson)

Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts and Double-Smoked Bacon

A side dish that steals the show. (By Charlie Palmer)