Buttermilk nectarine cupcakes, topped with honey whipped cream, are the perfect way to kiss summer goodbye!

Tomatoes stuffed with quinoa, feta, artichokes and kalamata olives.

Basil and walnut pesto that you can make in bulk and freeze for later, plus 10 ways to enjoy it!

Cantaloupe fiesta cocktail: an easy-to-make, blended late summer cocktail made with tequila.

Alice Waters’ whole grain waffles, plus a blueberry ginger syrup.

This super fresh bloody mary is made with frozen tomato wedges and lots of spices.

This Asian-inspired raw kale salad is not only beautiful, but loaded with flavor and good-for-you ingredients.

Blueberry lavender lemonade with vodka is the perfect cocktail for late summer evenings.

Rich chocolate cherry cake made healthier with whole wheat flour and fresh cherries. It’s vegan, too, but you don’t have to tell!

Fresh raspberry daiquiri, perfect in the heat of the summer.

Almond muesli with cherries is one of my favorite simple summer breakfasts.

A flavorful, healthy summer salad thanks to dark cherries, arugula and quinoa.

Sweet peaches meet tart raspberries in this delightful summer sorbet.

A sweet and spicy summer salsa made with peaches and avocado!

Blackberry peach galette with a flaky whole wheat crust. The ultimate summer dessert?

Hot summer days call for refreshing cucumber cocktails.

Watermelon mint sorbet: A light and refreshing frozen treat that’s healthy, too!

Rainier cherry mojito: a refreshing, naturally sweet cocktail for hot summer days.

Summery cocktail made with strawberries, basil, vodka, club soda and a drizzle of honey. Cheers!

Raw kale salad with green apple, avocado and red onion, tossed with a tangy balsamic vinaigrette dressing.

Asian-inspired summer salad with soba noodles and tons of fresh veggies. Vegan, too!