Hungarian Plum Dumplings, a family favorite passed down from my great grandmother

Top Chef: The Tour comes to Detroit, MI with Andrew Dambrosi and Nikki Cascone.

Soft pretzels with a touch of whole wheat. Fun for kids to make, just don’t tell them you’re making them until AFTER the dough has risen.

The cutest little tomato becomes part of a cherry tomato and mint salad on top of lamb

My Cincinnati Chili inspired cupcake: chocolate, chile powder, cinnamon and allspice with a whimsical “spaghetti and cheese” decoration

Fresh from my garden heirloom tomato Azoychka Russian gets taste tested on homemade crusty bread.

Michigan berry sorbets in mini pavlovas

Michigan sour cherry pocket pies.

Peppery Dried Peaches

Fresh and bright asparagus and potato salad with chives