Peaches are a great addition to pancakes because they add a bit of sweetness and acidity, as well as some texture. If you are lucky enough to have fresh peaches available, use them! But if not, a bag of frozen peaches works well for those of us in colder climates. More

The finished jam is gorgeous—it looks like sunset in a jar. Of course it's delicious on toast or stirred into yogurt, but this is also a good jam to get creative with. It would be a welcome addition to many desserts. Spoon some over wedges of simple butter cake, stir it into cold rice pudding, or sandwich it between your favorite ginger cookies. More

On its own terms, a grilled portobello is a wonderful sandwich mainstay, especially when paired with an incredibly ripe grilled peach. In addition to the mushroom—which is marinated in garlicky, herb-flecked olive oil—a mashed avocado spread adds the crucial creamy element, and peppery arugula provides a fresh counterpoint. More

This is high summer dessert at its finest: boozy, bawdy peaches with tart berries and a pecan-studded buttery topping, brightened and made perfect by the inclusion of lemon zest and mace. Use firmer, less ripe peaches here so they don't fall apart. The raspberries, on the other hand, will melt in the oven, so use whatever you have (frozen ones work well). More

Sliced peaches, nectarines and plums go from simple to sublime when soaked in a refreshing ginger-lime syrup infused with fresh mint. Be sure to let the fruit marinate for at least 45 minutes but not too much longer or the ginger will mellow out. More

Schrodinger's Cat was a thought-experiment postulating a simultaneous state of existence of non-existence. For some reason, this led me to pair Mezcal and Bourbon. Remember, a cocktail is both perfect and undrinkable—until you actually taste it. More

Late summer signals the arrival of peaches, and the perfect opportunity to bake pie. Here is a basic recipe that lets the pure, sweet, bright flavor of peaches sing with just a hint of lime against a buttery crust. It's prefect on its own and even better served warm with a scoop of vanilla or butter pecan ice cream. More

The combination of ripe peaches and floral, sweet melon make for a perfect end-of-summer treat. Try this conserve over slices of pound cake or zucchini bread, or served alongside cornbread and grilled ribs. More

There isn't much that beats a perfectly ripe, juicy peach on a summer day. With their fuzzy skin, blushing hues, and intoxicating aroma, peaches are a sign that summer is in full swing. After using peaches in everything from salsas to French toast, I thought it was high time to create a peach-inspired cocktail. More

This airy peach coffee cake is topped with a buttery brown sugar-pecan crumb. More