Brooks Headley

Cashews lend body, creaminess, and richness to this pea soup and also make it vegan; sub almonds if you prefer.

The broccoli should still have snap and crunch after charring.

Nectarines, all types of plums, or apricots are easy swaps for the peaches.

Says Headley of these crisp, buttery-sweet biscuits, "Serving them hot is all that matters."