Melissa Clark demonstrates how a moist vanilla sponge cake is the perfect dessert with summer fruits, like strawberries.

Butter gives this ice cream voluptuous, velvety texture.

Getting the most out of an irresistible legume.

I noticed a bottled strawberry/lime/chia drink in the refrigerator section of Trader Joe’s recently, and thought I’d use the strawberry/chia combination in a smoothie. I added muesli for bulk and geranium syrup for flavor.

Carrot juice and sunflower seeds add flavor and texture to this drink.

This colorful and tangy mixture gets an herbal note from geranium syrup or rose water.

Using frozen berries eliminates the need for ice.

With a strong nutritional profile, high-protein chia seeds are a great addition to fruity, nutty breakfast smoothies.

A delicious home for roasted cauliflower.

A focaccia that resembles a pizza.