Every element of this classic spring and summer dessert can be elevated - delicate, hand whipped cream, strawberries macerated with a splash of Grand Mariner and scones flavored with a pinch of cardamom. This is strawberry shortcake at its best!

Fresh, summer peaches, cardamom, ginger, and a bit of spicy chile: this sauce delivers the sweet, acidic and floral flavors of summer peaches with a complex-but-easy blend of spices in the form a sugary glaze to grilled pork chops, chicken quarters and salmon. It is wonderful tossed with baked, fried or grilled wings.

The spiced notes of Asian pear with the balanced warm, bright flavors of cinnamon, star anise and cloves make this applesauce an exotic, yet still comforting, treat.