Watermelon Gazpacho

A twist on the classic cold soup, with watermelon in addition to tomatoes. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Little Ditsy Cream Pies

Sandwiches of oatmeal cookies filled with vanilla cream melt in your mouth. (By Adrienne Handler)

Melon Dip Cocktail

Ouzo melds with cantaloupe for an unusual, understated flavor. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Watermelon-Soju Cocktail

Refreshing and sweet, with a touch of ginger. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Cauliflower-Parsnip Soup with Beet Crisps

A deceptively rich yet creamless version. (By Regan Burns)

Mixed Berry and Anise Pie

Berries are the main attraction here, while anise lurks in the background in the best possible way. (By Amy Wisniewski)

An icy treat. (By Anna Lappé and Bryant Terry)

Yogurt adds a refreshing tang to this cooling cucumber soup. (By Aliza Green)

Almond Butter Blondies (By elanaspantry )

More of a dessert than a latte. (By Pichet Ong)

The classic condiment of southern France. (By Hubert Keller with Penelope Wisner)

A classic biscuit topping versatile enough to use for any fruit cobbler. (By Sara Foster)

Fragrant and bursting with flavor. (By Sunil Vijayakar)

Asparagus pairs well with the fresh, clean flavor of cilantro. (By Ann Gentry)

(By Terence Janericco)