Pavlovas, which are comprised of nothing more than egg-white meringues, whipped cream and fresh berries, are some of the lightest, and most attractive, desserts around. Though they look very pinkies-up, they are actually pretty simple to prepare, but you should keep a few things in mind – if you don’t fully separate the yolks from the whites, the meringue won’t whip into peaks. I know this, because I had the smallest bit of yolk in my first batch, and the mixture refused to cooperate. Also, for my fellow Floridians, be wary of humid weather – it has a tendency to make the meringues “fall.” Recipe adapted from Gwyneth Paltrow.

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