Summer

First made on the Italian island of Capri, this irresistible chocolate cake was most likely the result of a happy accident – forgotten flour in the original recipe.

This colorful Thai dish, featuring beef sirloin, fennel, cherry tomatoes, red onion, snow peas, ginger, basil and cilantro, gets an extra punch of sweet citrus flavor from a fresh chili-lime sauce.

This scrumptious loaf, dotted with apricots and raisins and drizzled with a citrusy glaze, tastes bright and fruity. Its assembly creates a unique look and makes it fun to peel apart.

Fresh and hearty, these open-faced sandwiches have fantastic flavor and come together in a flash.

A trio of cheeses, crispy bacon and a touch of hot sauce kicks up the flavor factor in this classic dish, which features an extra ooey-gooey layer of cheese in the center. Delicious!

Easy-to-assemble Greek-inspired pitas make dinner on the deck extra delicious. Spinach and Feta Chicken Sausages from your Market Meat Department, layered with homemade Tomato Sauce and Tzatziki, burst with fresh flavor.

This simplified but full-flavored version of Spanish paella only requires one pan and can be easily made on the stove or a grill side-burner and enjoyed outside on the deck or patio.

In this salad, peppery, nutrient-rich watercress is balanced by sweet, broiled pineapple, creamy avocado, candied nuts and a Caribbean dressing of citrus and mango.

Peak-of-the-season fruit is baked into a crispy and aromatic shell for a rustic, free-formed tart. An enticing end to any meal, it can be served by itself or à la mode.