Rustic Kale Pesto on Crostini slathered with Garlic Butter. Mmm…

Linzer Cookies with Raspberry Jam – a Holiday Tradition

Sweet Potato and Coconut Milk Soup with Thai Pesto ~ a new take on an old standby for your Holiday table

Mini Lemon Tartlets with Little Buttercream Bees & A Culinary School Banquet

Mini Tartlet Shells and an Optical Illusion

End of Summer Zucchini Soup ~ so creamy and kissed with basil

Apple and Cheddar Bread with a little minced sage for a hint of the Holidays.

Cranberry and Strawberry Parfait with Vanilla Tapioca ~ Perfect for the Holidays

Chinese Pork and Eggplant Chow with oyster sauce and minced ginger, and rice vinegar and sesame oil sprinkled over the top

Little Buttercream Bees and How to Make a Piping Cone

Cornmeal, Yogurt and Currant Pancakes & Paul Bunyan’s Flapjacks

Potato, Green Bean and Tomato Salad with Goat Cheese Buttermilk Dressing

Mushroom and Spinach Quiche with Shredded Potato Crust

Twirly Lemon Cookies and My First Chef’s Coat

Kalamata Olive Tapenade Crostini with Ricotta and Basil ~ a perfect little appetizer

Grilled Whole Red Snapper with Ginger Sweet Chili Sauce

Mojito Grilled Lime Chicken Wings ~ that South of the Border taste combo of lime-cumin-garlic. You must try this.

Spinach and Feta Quiche with Kalamata Olive Tapenade

Melon and Baby Greens wrapped in Speck from the Alto Adige region of Italy