When summer corn is at its peak, grab an ear and run home to make this flavorful meal that's so easy to throw together. Cut those lovely kernels right off the cob for some sweetness that complements the tender chicken, bites of fresh zucchini and tangy goat cheese. Trust me, the cilantro-pistachio pesto is the magic that brings it all together.

This pasta is so good that I don't even bother to reheat the leftovers — they're super tasty cold! What's a snacking cake, you ask? It's a lightly sweetened, easy-to-make cake that's perfectly acceptable for every meal, or in between them, no matter the time of day. Breakfast cake? Why not. Lunch dessert? Absolutely.

Late-night treat straight out of the fridge with a fork? Yep! This vibrant, bright lemon cake is sweetened with honey and reminds me of a lemon poppy seed muffin that's dense but fluffy at the same time. I adore this with a cup of coffee and have a feeling you will, too. Be warned: The frosting is so delightfully good.

I guarantee you'll find yourself seeking out ways to use it again and again. Slather it on your next carrot cake and prepare to fall in love. Monique Volz.