Deborah Snyder

Roasting the berries intensifies their flavor. Try substituting basil for the tarragon.

The ultimate strawberry shortcake: A bit of brown sugar adds depth of flavor to the biscuits, lemon and mint perk up the berries, and the cream is even more luscious with the addition of white chocolate.

Make this tart the day before serving to give it enough time to set.

Almost any berry, or combination of berries, can be substituted in this recipe.