Blueberry-Lime Margarita

Before we head out to the farm, we'd better find our straw hats. It gets hot out there! Also, we'd better make up a big batch of these gorgeous margaritas to give us strength. (Since we haven't picked any berries yet, we'll need to get them from a farm stand.)

Perfect Blueberry Syrup

Another refreshing (non-alcoholic) cooler: seltzer with a big spoonful of this fresh-tasting blueberry syrup. It will keep until December, by the way, so save some to give as gifts in pretty bottles. It's delicious over all kinds of things: pancakes, ice cream, pound cake...

Cinnamon Blueberry Jam

Now that blueberries are plentiful, it's a good time to make this spiced berry jam — another great gift for fall and winter. Though you may have eaten it all up by then; it's amazing swirled into lemon frozen yogurt.

Amazingly Moist Blueberry Cake

But don't wait until the holidays to make this delicious double-glazed cake! Here's the kind of recipe where you keep taking a little sliver ... and then another little sliver ... until you suddenly find yourself staring at an empty platter. Hey, who ate all my cake?

Blueberry-Almond Shortcakes with Crème Fraiche

Take that, strawberry shortcake! Blueberry shortcake is just as good — and, with these almond-y biscuits and tangy creme fraiche, it may be even better.

Blueberry Muffins with Cinnamon Crumble

I believe it's illegal to write about blueberries without providing the best muffin recipe EVER. Seriously, these really are the best blueberry muffins you'll ever make. And if you're out of fresh berries, you can substitute frozen ones with no problem. (Don't defrost them; just add them to the batter.)

Cornmeal-Blueberry Scones

We mustn't forget that muffins are not the only baked good at breakfast to star blueberries. Take a look at these scones! Cornmeal gives the batter a delightful texture; lime rind adds a tart citrus note; and chopped almonds are scattered over the icing. Yes, icing. These scones have everything. (The recipe calls for frozen blueberries, but by all mean, use fresh!)

Blueberry-Ricotta Pancakes

Ricotta gives these griddle cakes a tender texture and an extra pack of protein. Why not serve them as a midweek supper for the kids?

Watermelon-Berry Sorbet

On a steamy summer day, nothing's more refreshing than sorbet, and this one is as pretty as it is delicious. Isn't it lucky that watermelons are in season, too!

Pork Tenderloin with Blueberry Sauce

I promised myself I'd only include a meat-and-berry recipe if it was actually worthwhile. (In season, fruit sometimes inserts itself into places it doesn't belong.) This pork loin turned out to be a must! The berries team up with vinegar and a bit of onion in a savory sauce that's delicious served hot or cold.