Mango-Coconut Sherbet – almost like ice-cream, but made with coconut milk, so dairy free!! Amazing!!

Chicken and Carrot Stew – the perfect meal for Junuary – at least that’s what we call it here…hopefully it is warmer where you live!

Coconut Cream Pie – impress your guests with this light version made with a merengue topping!

Chocolate-Chocolate Chip Muffins – yes, it is fine to eat cake for breakfast!!

Sesame-Soy Cucumber Salad – picture this next to a nice piece of grilled meat, now picture it is summer…I can dream, can’t I?

Candy Sushi – finally my seafood allergy doesn’t get in the way of enjoying sushi!!

Carrot Cake – light version without those dreaded raisins!

Spring Risotto – asparagus and edamame make this light risotto a wonderful dish to celebrate spring!

Barbecued Chicken Kebabs – coated with bacon paste, and they were amazing!!

Potato Galette – the BEST potato dish I have ever made – my husband loved this so much, he ate 5 potatoes that night!!

Espresso Pound Cake with an espresso glaze…

Thai Chicken Salad – with a light peanut lime dressing

Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars – finally a PB&J combination that I loved!

Onion Tart – highlight those sweet onions in this delicate appetizer…perfect for spring.

Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya – a meat lovers one dish dream meal…

Baked Pasta with Spinach and Cheese – an adult version of “mac-n-cheese” with fresh lemon zest and spinach…

Ultimate Chocolate Cupcakes with Ganache Filling – Cook’s Illustrated best cupcakes, and boy were they ever!

Green Chile Tamale Pie – a topping made with Masa Harina, that was fabulous!!!

Pistachio Baklava with Cinnamon Honey Syrup – the most amazing baklava I have ever had – and I made it!!!

Cucumber Yum Yum Cocktail – just like the name suggests – time to toast spring with this amazing cocktail made with fresh raspberries…