Citrus

Refresh after a grueling workout or exhausting day with this electrolyte-packed water, with a natural boost of energy, vitamins, and minerals.

Spatchcocking the turkey before roasting ensures that all parts of the bird will cook evenly at the same rate—and in just 1 1/2 hours.

These traditional almond cookies hail from Tuscany; their texture is chewy, similar to macaroons.

Try this delicious variation on the traditional vanilla-and-espresso dessert.

Avocado—for dessert?!? Well, it is a fruit, after all.

This salty, sweet cantaloupe jam will put your go-to strawberry jam to shame.

Try this mayonnaise on a BLT, egg salad sandwich, or as a dip for crunchy summer veggies.

Marinating and searing the watermelon concentrates its flavor and primes it for this savory treatment.

This herb-infused rocks drink is fresh, cooling, and thirst-quenching, perfect for day drinking.

During summer months, find zucchini blossoms at specialty grocers or at farmers’ markets. Halved scallions can be used instead, and small shrimp can stand in for the squid.

Wow! This flavor-packed limeade is a real thirst quencher during the dog days of summer, when watermelon is at its best. Should a festive occasion arise, it also makes a wonderful margarita mixer when paired with premium white tequila.

If you were a sporty type at school, you may remember those little orange slices that were given out at half time during matches. A momentary respite from jumping and leaping in the air on a cold windy netball court in the depths of winter seems to be a vivid memory from my early teenage years. Naturally, giving you a recipe for orange slices may have proven uninspiring so, with a bit of cooking magic, I would like to introduce you to my watermelon Jell-O shots… A happy walk down memory lane with a very modern twist. For an alcoholic version, replace 1/2 cup of the water with some vodka.

Never underestimate black peppercorns! Their heat sneaks up on you in this turmeric tonic.

True, this concoction is slightly more complex than lemonade. But so are most relationships.

Baking a wedding cake is not as crazy—or difficult—as it sounds! This stunning and delicious cake is designed to be as streamlined as possible. The moist buttermilk cake requires no trimming, the cream cheese frosting is much more simple (and just as stable) as wedding cake's typical buttercream, and edible flowers and pretty raspberries make decorating a breeze.