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Chilled Zucchini Avocado Soup With Basil

Photo by Deb Lindsey for The Washington Post Here, a bounty of fresh cooked summer squash is pureed until creamy with rich, velvety avocado and seasoned with lemon and basil for a chilled soup that is as light and refreshing as it is fulfilling. You can use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth, to makeRead More

Watermelon Basil Flavored Water

Photo by Deb Lindsey for The Washington Post   This beautiful, blush watermelon basil beverage is ideal for summer weekend gatherings when you want a super-quenching drink that is both healthful and elevated. Make Ahead: The mixture can be refrigerated up to 2 days in advance; re-stir before serving.   Watermelon Basil Flavored Water   IngredientsRead More

Grilled Plums with Goat Cheese and Honey-Lime Drizzle

Photo by Deb Lindsey for The Washington Post   Whipping goat cheese with honey and a little milk makes a smooth cream with a rich, lightly sweet flavor that has the intriguing undertone of the distinctively grassy cheese. The cream is a treat served atop just about any fresh fruit, but here it is spoonedRead More

Grilled Fruit Sundaes With Strawberry Sauce

Photo by Dixie D. Vereen for The Washington Post Here, a colorful mix of grilled fruits is topped with creamy frozen yogurt and a bright, no-cook strawberry sauce to make a sumptuous, healthful dessert. Grilling fruit transforms it in just a few minutes, making it plumper, juicier and more deeply flavored as the heat caramelizesRead More

Mixed-Berry Galette

Photo by Deb Lindsey for The Washington Post   A galette is essentially a rustic, open-faced seasonal fruit pie — and it is inherently better for you than a typical double-crust fruit pie because it involves a single layer of pastry that envelopes the fruit. This recipe takes the health of it a step furtherRead More