Soon the pool at the Tremont will open and our Buckhead community will be full of traditional BBQ aromas and lots of laughter.

While you are busy entertaining loved ones, why not surprise them with tea cakes with Earl Grey icing, sweet tea ribs and a delicious high tea cocktail courtesy of the Food Network?

These recipes are a cool way to make your summer days special and…a clever way to keep your title as the family’s top chef! Have fun and keep them guessing, long live the cooking champ!

Image by: jeffreyw

Each month, Food Network Magazine puts chefs from Food Network Kitchens to the test: Create recipes that put a new spin on a pantry staple like chocolate syrup or instant coffee.

This month, Morgan Hass, Sarah Copeland and Rob Bleifer infuse cupcakes, cocktails and even ribs with subtle notes of black tea.

Recipe: Tea Cakes With Earl Grey Icing (pictured above)
Sarah says: “These tiny, rich chocolate cakes come alive with a playful puff of Earl Grey meringue.”

Recipe: Sweet-Tea Ribs With Lemony Potato Salad
Morgan says: “These ribs are tender and sticky. The citrus brightens the dish and brings out the tea flavor.”

Recipe: High-Tea Cocktail
Rob says: “I decided to take iced tea to a whole new level with this grown-up drink.”