Ok, so this is a little bit different - but hear me out. Before tomatoes come into season, I am always looking for juicy little globes to use as contrast on plates of chicken or veggies fresh off the grill. In walks cherries. Might seem a bit unexpected, but tossed in a good vinaigrette, with a lil’ bit of spice, and topped with the crushed roasted pistachios… I think this one might surprise you.

Absolutely one of my favorite desserts, and absolutely one of the EASIEST to make - and I usually cringe when I hear that description in recipes. But this, ladies and gentlemen, is hands-down a winner.

So simple. Comes together in seconds. Completely interchangeable. Not even a recipe - just a reminder - these bowls are delicious. Eat this.

A savory twist on the good ol’ cherry.

Little globes of sunshine — apricots put such a smile on my face. This simple recipe is a stunner and always leaves an impression on guests. Careful, this might just become your new go-to.

These come together in a pinch - they are quick, easy, beautiful, and delicious. What I enjoy most about them is that they are so adaptable and are the perfect vehicles to showcase whatever fruit is currently in season.

Completely transformed from their normal sweetness, roasted cherries are something special. Each bite has this depth from the shallots, a hint of herbal, and topped off with a little kick of spice. There are so many applications for these—try them as a topping on a salad, or last week I put them on a pizza. Delicious!

Roasted grapes, not something that you hear about all the time. But I love them. Melissa Clark has a delicious roasted grape and chicken recipe—that’s how I discovered them. And since them being on my radar, come grape season, I love sneaking them into different dishes for a little unexpected surprise. Try folding them into wild rice, or piling them on a seared pork chop, delicious!

Looking for another sharp arrow in your summer squash quiver? Try this out!