Gather outside with summer recipes and year-round favorites full of color and abundance.
Frozen berries and rich coconut milk blend into a bright, creamy frozen dessert, with maple syrup and lemon balancing the fruit. Enjoy it softly spoonable straight from the blender or freeze it briefly for scoops, letting it soften before serving.
Black beans, finely chopped vegetables and oats make hearty pan-seared patties with ginger, lime, sesame and fresh herbs. Basil and cilantro bring a fragrant lift to the crisp edges and tender centers, with optional lemongrass for an extra aromatic note.
Rich dark chocolate and bright cherries meet in a softly set mousse, lightened with whipped aquafaba and a little coconut cream. Spoon it into small glasses and let the cherries bring their lovely tart edge to each chocolate-rich bite.
Slippery sweet potato glass noodles catch a ginger-sesame sauce among shiitake mushrooms, carrot, zucchini and spinach. The noodles stay pleasantly chewy while the vegetables bring color and texture.
Carrots, peas, corn and zucchini cook quickly in a glossy maple-tamari sauce. A little rice vinegar and toasted sesame oil make the sweet vegetables taste lively and savory.
Sweet corn, tomatoes and cucumber mingle with creamy avocado in a lime-maple dressing. Basil and cilantro bring a green, fragrant finish to this easy summer side.
Ripe peach, juicy tomatoes and ribbons of yellow squash tumble through tender greens with cucumber and toasted pepitas. A lemon-herb vinaigrette keeps the fruit bright and the salad fresh.
Peas, corn and edamame make colorful baked patties held together with oats, quinoa and flax. A creamy chickpea sauce brings tomato, mustard and a little chile to every bite.
Golden sweet potato cubes share a skillet with zucchini, cherry tomatoes and tender greens. Smoked paprika, cumin and lemon bring the savory edges forward, with cool avocado to finish.
Fresh carrots and orange juice blend with avocado into a cool, silky soup. Ginger and lemon lift the sweetness, while chopped herbs, scallions and sesame give the bowls a fresh finish.