My first Daring Bakers challenge. Chocolate Eclairs

Asparagus Salad with Champagne-Saffron Vinaigrette

Potato, Leek and Gruyere Tart. An easy and elegant meal.

Roasted Corn with Chili Lime Butter. Absolute heaven.

Saffron Risotto with Red Pepper and Crispy Leeks

Chocolate Chip Toffee Cookies. These cookies are the most perfect about 20 minutes after they’ve come from the oven.

Tuscan Shrimp with White Beans. Who needs to travel to Italy?

Herb Stuffed Tomatoes. An easy and elegant side dish. This is a perfect dish to mix and match whatever herbs and cheeses you have on hand.

Citrus Sunrise Punch. This recipe makes a tangy, slightly sweet and very refreshing drink. For a nice kick, add vodka.

Cherry & Peach Sour Cream Muffins

Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza. Everything you love in a cheeseburger but on a pizza instead of a bun.

Cucumber and Tomato Salad with Basil and Dill. Sometimes, simplicity is best

Herb Roasted Potatoes. The secret to getting my potatoes crispy on the outside and tender on the inside is butter and a pinch of sugar.

Grilled Steak with Mushroom Tarragon Cream Sauce

Potato & Tomato Pesto Salad. This dish is the perfect barbeque or picnic salad.

Fresh Pesto. I can’t get enough of the deep rich colour. I like to add parsley in addition to the basil to create a milder tasting pesto.

Raspberry and Blackberry Galette. The rustic look of this berry galette is sure to please.

Fire and Rosemary Spiced Nuts. The rosemary was a last minute inspiration that really made these nuts sing.

Zucchini, Tomato and Herb Tart.

Dragon’s Chicken Wings. They have classic portuguese seasonings and are savoury with just the right amount of heat.

Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips and Walnuts.

Herb Baked Eggs. I’m a huge fan of Ina Garten. I love her delicious and simple approach to French food. This is one of my favourites.