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  Strawberry Galette

  Herbs are often used to flavor savory dishes, but their delicate flavors and aromas also lend themselves well to a variety of desserts and baked goods.

  Here, basil-infused cream and sugared leaves lend a sophisticated touch to each slice of this gorgeous tart.

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  Peach-and-Basil Crumbles

  With a savory flavor that borders on sweet, basil has a natural affinity for peaches.

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  Blackberry-Basil Tart

  Basil adds a spicy aroma to this summery berry dessert.

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  Basil Granita with Peaches

  Create a refreshing granita with basil and honeydew-melon juice. Try a spicy variety of basil -- such as spicy globe or Greek -- if you like.

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  Fresh Spearmint Ice Cream

  There's not a drop of food-coloring in this old-fashioned ice cream. Its pale color and sprightly flavor speak to its purity and short ingredient list: milk, cream, sugar, eggs, and fresh-from-the-garden mint.

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  Chocolate-Mint Leaves

  Fresh mint leaves and homemade chocolate ones make a heavenly garnish.

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  Next: Chocolate-Peppermint Tarts with Currants and Berries

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  Chocolate-Peppermint Tarts with Currants and Berries

  A rich cocoa-enhanced pastry shell, gilded with melted chocolate, is filled with mint-infused panna cotta and then strewn with fresh sprigs and a choice of crimson fruit.

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  Strawberries with Mint Whipped Cream

  This heavenly dessert has just four ingredients but is sure to impress guests.

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  Next: Marbled Lemon Tart with Sage-Cornmeal Crust

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  Marbled Lemon Tart with Sage-Cornmeal Crust

  This dessert tastes every bit as bright as it looks. Egg yolks, sugar, and mouth-puckering lemon juice create a velvety curd that is poured into a crunchy cornmeal shell flecked with lemon zest and fresh sage.

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  Apple-Sage Cake

  This fragrant cake can be eaten alone or used to make a lovely autumn parfait.

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  Lemon-Chamomile Cream Pie

  Soothing chamomile and cloudlike meringue lend delicacy to this tart lemon classic. A rustic cornmeal crust grounds the dessert.

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  Next: Poached Nectarines in Chamomile Glace

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  Poached Nectarines in Chamomile Glace

  Juicy nectarines imbue the glace with the most unbelievable color. Find the very ripest nectarines for this gorgeous dessert.

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  Pine-Nut Cookies with Rosemary

  Fresh rosemary adds a delicate aroma to chewy pinenut cookies. They're delicious on their own or with a cup of hot tea.

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  Rich Chocolate Heart Cakes

  These sweet cakes marry the unusual yet delicious flavor combination of chocolate and rosemary.

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  Caramelized Apples with Fresh Rosemary

  Fresh rosemary infuses lightly sweetened apples with an unexpected aroma and flavor for a simple yet refined dessert.

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  Oranges with Dessert Wine and Rosemary

  A sweet syrup of muscat wine and sugar is steeped with fresh rosemary and used as a simple sauce for fresh oranges.

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  Next: Rosemary-Walnut Shortbread Cookies

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  Rosemary-Walnut Shortbread Cookies

  Rosemary represents remembrance. So our rosemary shortbread cookies are sure to make a lasting impression.

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  Lemon-Thyme Pound Cake

  Give pound cake an extra ounce of flavor that's just right for spring. These individual desserts are enhanced by flecks of lemon thyme, an alternative to the classic herb.

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  Lemon-Thyme Wafers

  Although usually associated with savory dishes, fresh herbs can put a distinctive twist on classic desserts, such as these lemon wafers.

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  Spring Cupcakes with Sugared Flowers

  The delicate hue of these cupcakes' smooth topping hints at its soothing floral flavor and aroma, which are achieved by steeping dried lavender in milk.

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  Honey-Lavender Ice Cream

  Lavender and honey are a winning combination -- especially when used to flavor rich ice cream.

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  Next: Peach-and-Cornmeal Upside-Down Cake

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  Peach-and-Cornmeal Upside-Down Cake

  Aromatic lavender permeates the lightly sweetened cornmeal cake, and plump peaches impart even more fragrance and flavor.

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  Grapefruit Tart with Tarragon Cream

  Fresh tarragon adds unexpected flavor to a grapefruit tart. Its herbal qualities complement the fruit's tart notes perfectly.

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  Next: Plum, Raspberry, and Tarragon Soup

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  Plum, Raspberry, and Tarragon Soup

  Chilled fruit soup -- a combination of sweet plums, fresh raspberries, tarragon, white wine, and triple sec -- is a perfect foil to warm weather.

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