Crostini topped with creamy burrata cheese, plus shallots & capers that have been sauteed in butter. Great, easy appetizer!

Fry sage chips in olive oil until crispy then sprinkle with salt. They pack some flavor punch and melt in your mouth!

Grapes rolled in gorgonzola cheese and chopped pecans…great cocktail party food!

A special dessert for Rosh Hashana! Pie dough topped with brie, almonds, honey, cinnamon and apples, garnished with pomegranate seeds.

Roasted potatoes, roasted garlic cloves, fresh crunchy greenbeans and chopped herbs

A simple savory quiche made with fresh, juicy summer tomatoes and parmesan cheese

Pesto made with mint intstead of basil mixed with roasted potatoes and fresh cherry tomatoes

Sliced Strawberries, ribbons of peeled cucumbers, almonds, goat cheese and sliced sugar snap peas

Candied lemon slices are easy and delicious atop vanilla ice cream with a bit of lemon zest

Peas, Golden Raisins, Pistachios. A recipe from NYC food photographer Erin Gleeson who moved to a cabin in the woods in California.

The nutty grain Farro is mixed with sauteed beets, beet greens, onions and garlic

Asparagus Tart with brie, pine nuts and capers. Easy, quick appetizer made with store bought puff pastry.

Roasted Carrots with a reddish dusting of spices including paprika, chili, garlic and cinnamon

a special passover dish made of dried fruits and nuts, serve with matzah

Spinach Farfel- a baked quiche-like Passover dish made with eggs, celery, onion and bits of matzah

Creamy Celery Root Puree- a lighter alternative to mashed potatoes

Persimmon Pear Cake- dense and moist, drizzled with honey and almonds.

Mushroom Quinoa Risotto served in a baked acorn squash

Roasted root vegetables and ricotta on whole wheat dough

A sweet challah loaf that’s easy to make

Guacamole Deviled Eggs – mix avocado with the yolks for a lighter appetizer.

Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Turkey Kielbasa and Golden Raisins. An easy Thanksgiving side dish!