Baklava Sundae with Grilled Peaches

Top this with a drizzle of ouzo for a grown-up dessert. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Grilled Lime Pound Cake with Raspberry-Kirsch Sorbet

A delicious finish to an alfresco meal. (By Kate Ramos)

Fire-Charred Green Beans with Cajun Dipping Sauce

Throw these together for an impressive campfire snack. (By Regan Burns)

Orange-Vanilla Ricotta Cheesecake

An orange-tinged cheesecake topped with vodka-marmalade glaze turns the childhood Creamsicle treat into a sophisticated dessert. (By Adela Jung)

Grapefruit Bitters

Campari, vodka, vermouth, and grapefruit syrup combine for a tart, citrusy take on bitters that makes for tasty riffs on anything from a Greyhound to a sparkling tail. (By Nick Mautone)

Red Lentil Pâté Bruschetta with Poached Eggs

Breakfast should be more than bacon and eggs. (By Kate Ramos)

Make your own mayonnaise in your blender. (By Amy Sherman)

Homemade Marshmallows (By Ron Silver and Jen Bervin)

Homemade Gingersnaps (By Ron Silver and Jen Bervin)

Mozzarella and Fresh Basil Grilled Pizza

A casual and simple recipe to make for friends. (By Kate Ramos)

Basic Pancakes

Just as easy as the boxed version but way tastier. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Chocolate Coconut Sherbet

A nondairy dessert that’s nice and creamy. (By David Lebovitz)

Guacamole

Once you’ve made this version, you’ll never buy it from the store again. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Spiced Lamb Riblets

A natural pairing of lamb and Moroccan spices. (By Adapted from Laurence Jossel)

Chicken and Andouille Gumbo

Smoky sausage and chicken star in this classic. (By Adapted from Judy Whitmire)