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

Crispy Chicken Tenders With Honey-Mustard Dipping Sauce

Photo by Scott Suchman and food styling by Lisa Cherkasky for The Washington Post   These healthfully baked crispy chicken tenders get their crunchy exterior from a coating of crushed crispy rice cereal and almonds, gently seasoned with paprika, garlic, salt, and pepper. The tenders are extra-tender inside, thanks to a quick brine in buttermilk, whichRead More