Peaches are good. They're really good. The Presidents of the United States -- the band, not the historical leaders of our country -- clearly understood that. They devoted an entire song to this summer fruit. And lucky for us, peaches are coming into season. And just like with all summer fruit, the season is short and sweet. You might not be able to eat a million of them (like they sing in the song), but you sure can get your fill of these fuzzy fruits with the recipes below.

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  • Peach Shortcake With Vanilla Whipped Cream

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/peach-shortcake-with-vani_n_1058604.html" target="_hplink">Peach Shortcake with Vanilla Whipped Cream recipe </a></strong> There's no dessert more representative of summer than shortcake -- and peaches are just the fruit to top it.

  • Caribbean Peach Slaw Salad With Crispy Tofu

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/caribbean-peach-slaw-sala_n_1057533.html" target="_hplink">Caribbean Peach Slaw Salad with Crispy Tofu recipe</a></strong> This curry-spiced slaw salad is hearty enough to make a light lunch and refreshing enough to make a side salad accompaniment for a heavier dinner meal.

  • White Peach Tart

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/white-peach-tart_n_1058796.html" target="_hplink">White Peach Tart recipe</a></strong> This peach tart highlights the unique flavor of white peaches. They're baked in a soft and fluffy tart shell, with nothing else.

  • Grilled Lemon Pound Cake With Peaches And Cream

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/grilled-lemon-pound-cake-_n_1058453.html" target="_hplink">Grilled Lemon Pound Cake with Peaches and Cream recipe</a></strong> If you've got the grill out for dinner, why not throw dessert on too? Grilled peaches and pound cake get a nice smoky flavor when cooked this way.

  • Summer Chopped Salad With Quick-Pickled Vegetables

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/summer-chopped-salad-with_n_1058726.html" target="_hplink">Summer Chopped Salad with Quick-Pickled Vegetables recipe</a></strong> This salad includes a little bit of everything: bell peppers, carrots, cucumbers and peaches. It's perfect for a summer lunch.

  • Roasted Peaches With Mascarpone Ice Cream

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/roasted-peaches-with-masc_n_1058650.html" target="_hplink">Roasted Peaches with Mascarpone Ice Cream recipe</a></strong> Roasting peaches enhances their naturally sweet flavor. This recipe first poaches them in wine, rosemary and honey, which adds a depth of flavor to this summer fruit.

  • Stone-Fruit Butter

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/stone-fruit-butter_n_1058720.html" target="_hplink">Stone-Fruit Butter recipe</a></strong> Fruit butter is the best way to preserve the bounty of the summer -- and it's a sweet way to enjoy peaches in the morning.

  • Tomato, Olive, Peach And Parsley Salsa

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  • Mango-Peach Sangria

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/mango-peach-sangria_n_1058536.html" target="_hplink">Mango-Peach Sangria recipe</a></strong> While red sangria is classic, white sangria is light and refreshing; it's the perfect drink to turn to on a hot summer evening.

  • Peach Custard Pie

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/peach-custard-pie-_n_1062213.html" target="_hplink">Peach Custard Pie recipe</a></strong> As rich as this pie is, you can help yourself to another slice because it's made with yogurt in place of cream.

  • Melon-And-Peach Salad With Prosciutto And Mozzarella

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/melon-and-peach-salad-wit_n_1058548.html" target="_hplink">Melon-and-Peach Salad with Prosciutto and Mozzarella recipe</a></strong> Melon and prosciutto, the winning appetizer combo, get jazzed up with peaches and mozzarella in this savory and sweet salad.

  • Angel Food Cake With Peaches

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/great-grandmother-pearls_n_1058421.html" target="_hplink">Angel Food Cake with Peaches recipe</a></strong> The soft and spongy angel food cake soaks up the juices of the peaches. Serve with whipped cream to top it off.

  • Peach, Rhubarb & Ginger Crisp

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/peach-rhubarb--ginger-c_n_1062468.html" target="_hplink">Peach, Rhubarb & Ginger Crisp recipe</a></strong> Ginger gives this summery crisp a nice, bright flavor. While it makes a great dessert, the crisp works equally well served with yogurt for breakfast.

  • Peach Chutney

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/peach-chutney_n_1058603.html" target="_hplink">Peach Chutney recipe</a></strong> Keep this ginger peach chutney on hand, it's a versatile topping. It works great in grilled cheeses, on top of pork chops or straight from the jar.

  • Peach Streusel Cake

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/peach-streusel-cake_n_1060868.html" target="_hplink">Peach Streusel Cake recipe</a></strong> Pecan struesel topping gives this sponge cake a nice crunch. The peaches throughout the cake add a natural sweetness.

  • Triple-Fruit Pie

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/triple-fruit-pie_n_1061448.html" target="_hplink">Triple-Fruit Pie recipe</a></strong> This pie show-cases the three best stone fruits of the summer: peaches, apricots and nectarines.

  • Peach And Prosciutto Pizza

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/nectarine--prosciutto-pi_n_1061747.html" target="_hplink">Peach & Prosciutto Pizza recipe</a></strong> You don't often see fruit on pizza (aside from tomatoes), but their sweet flavors can really liven up a pie.

  • Arugula Salad With Honey-Drizzled Peaches

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/arugula-salad-with-honey-_n_1061758.html" target="_hplink">Arugula Salad with Honey-Drizzled Peaches recipe</a></strong> Topping sweet peaches with goat cheese makes for a perfect pairing -- and they smooth out the flavor of arugula.

  • Coconut-Crusted Tofu With Peach-Lemongrass Salsa

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/coconut-crusted-tofu-with_n_1049503.html" target="_hplink">Coconut-Crusted Tofu with Peach-Lemongrass Salsa recipe</a></strong> Barbecue sauce is a great sauce to top meats; but when it has a fruity kick from peaches, it's even better.

  • Lavender-Poached Peaches And Blackberries

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/lavender-poached-peaches-_n_1062505.html" target="_hplink">Lavender-Poached Peaches & Blackberries recipe</a></strong> Poached peaches offer a light and refreshing dessert option. They're great on their own, but are well paired with freshly-made whipped cream too.

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