Tapioca Pudding with Pan-Fried Kabocha (Japanese Pumpkin). Sweet tapioca in a tasty coconut and milk base, with a slightly savory topping!

Charlie Bird’s Farro Salad with Hard Cider. Fresh herbs take this peppery arugula salad with radish and tomato to the max. Yum yum yum!

Cacio e Pepe. A Roman pasta made with Pecorino Romano cheese and fresh black pepper. Super tasty and easy to make!

Spaghetti with Pancetta, Kale, and Butternut Squash. White wine, cream, and butter sauce topped with crispy sage and pine nuts! Yum!

Massaged Kale with Slivered Almonds and Lemon Garlic Olive Oil. A must try kale salad. A simple and delicious way to get your kale fix.

Vegan Roasted Tomato Soup. Take canned tomatoes to the next level. Roasting adds depth and a slight sweet after taste to this soup.

Turkey, Kale, and White Bean Soup with Herbes de Provence. A hearty, savory, way to warm up or comfort one who has a cold!

Vegan Split Pea Soup with Liquid Smoke. You would never think this tasty, hearty soup was missing ham! A nice substitute in a classic soup.

Tomato soup with Fennel, Red Onions, and Thyme. Tomato paste adds depth. Fennel adds a hint of sweetness and thyme keeps it fresh.

Roasted eggplant brings depth and character to a tomato sauce with basil, red pepper and oregano. Quick and easy for a weeknight meal.

Sauteed Bosc pears with bacon, toasted walnuts and chives. An olive oil-mustard-white wine-vinaigrette brings everything together nicely.

Japanese eggplant and pork stir fry. Warm up and get cozy with an exotic mix of garlic, ginger, Worcestershire sauce, and scallions.

A quick and easy stir fry with a spicy, complex melange of flavors. Urfa chile, shishito pepper, tomato, onion, and tofu are a killer combo.

Maple Walnut Biscotti with butter, maple syrup, and toasted walnuts. A pleasing way to complement you morning coffee or tea.

Romaine Salad with a Creamy Roasted Garlic Dressing for the little dinosaur in all of us. Like a Caesar dressing, but no yolks or anchovies!

Mujaddara- Jasmine rice, green lentils, caramelized onions and a spiced Greek yogurt sauce takes your taste buds far far away.

A Japanese style entree/side dish featuring kabocha with ground chicken smothered with a light ginger soy sauce glaze. Yum Yum Yum!