Blueberry Crumb Pie may be even better than the classic, with a sweet, crunchy lid of buttery crumbs over a thick and juicy blueberry filling.

Purple-red, juicy-sweet berries are flavored with a hint of lemon and a touch of cinnamon, then topped with tender biscuit dough for this rustic, homestyle Blackberry Cobbler.

When native tomatoes are at their peak, it’s time to make this easy and impressive tomato puff pastry, layered with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses and topped with fresh basil.

Simple grilled tilapia turns elegant and slightly decadent when served on a pile of lemony orzo and drizzled with a rich buttery sauce.

This show-stopping hazelnut torte has layers of chocolatey, nut-studded cake filled with fluffy mascarpone cream and topped with a mound of fresh summer berries.

One of the things we enjoy most about vacation is eating out at great restaurants. When we get home, I love to recreate the special dishes we had. This summer dinner menu is a collection of some of my favorites from seaside vacations past, with sea scallops wrapped in bacon, a decadent lobster entree, and the best blueberry cheesecake for dessert.

This Country playlist is laced with Gospel and Bluegrass, and best listened to with crickets and bullfrogs as backup and a sunset – then fireflies – for illumination.

Sweet, briny scallops wrapped in crispy, salty bacon perch on a platform of toast points and wear a cloak of rich, tangy lemon-butter sauce.

Shrimp and Raspberry Salad has just five ingredients but each one is stunning: creamy shrimp, tart juicy berries, crunchy almonds and tender greens, all topped with a thick and syrupy raspberry vinaigrette dressing.

Lazy Man’s Lobster is luxurious: a lobster that’s been removed from its shell and gently poached in herb-infused butter and finished with a splash of sherry.