I loved this Low-Sugar and Whole Wheat Garden Harvest Cake with Zucchini, Apple, and Carrot.

This Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade with Garlic and Herbs is perfect to make ahead for a party.

Beyond tabbouleh Bulgur Salad with Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Parsley, Mint, and Lemon.

I loved this version of Zucchini Carpaccio Salad with Lemon, Dill, Chives, and Goat Cheese

I loved this Low-Sugar and Whole Wheat Zucchini Bread with Blueberries and Pecans, perfect for breakfast!

It’s the marinated garbanzo beans that add interest to this Cucumber and Tomato Salad with Marinated Garbanzo Beans, Feta, and Herbs.

This salad with roasted artichoke hearts, roasted red pepper, capers, and basil dressing can be served warm or cold.

Julia Child’s recipe for White Bean Dip with Garlic and Herbs. There’s tahini, so maybe we should call this Julia Child’s Hummus?

This was my first time using black-eyed peas in a bean salad, and this Southwestern Bean Salad with Peppers and Cilantro was a big hit!

If you have zucchini that needs to be eaten, these Low-Sugar and Whole Wheat Zucchini Muffins are great!

It’s the tahini that really rocks this Tomato, Cucumber, and Radish Salad with Yogurt and Tahini Dressing.

This salad with Cafe Rio Style Creamy Tomatillo Dressing is my favorite way to use leftover chicken.

Loved this combination of melon and pineapple with a slightly sweet dressing and dill.

A blog reader sent me this recipe for Strawberry Spinach Salad with Almonds and Dill, and I loved it!

Socca (chickpea pancake) tastes great hot from the griddle, seasoned with salt and pepper and a drizzle of olive oil.

Make this Chicken Salad with Basil and Parmesan when you have lots of basil in your garden!

Tuscan Baked Eggs with Tomatoes, Red Onion, Garlic, Parmesan, and Herbs, a delightful take on eggs.

My favorite recipe of the summer so far: Grilled Salmon Packets with Tomatoes, Olives, Garlic, Thyme, and Saffron.

This Spicy Shrimp and Cucumber Salad with Mint, Lemon, and Cumin has a touch of Sriracha sauce to kick it up a bit.

Loved the little mozzarella pearls in this Asparagus and Fresh Mozzarella Frittata with Parmesan and Chives.

There are lots of interesting flavors in this Parsley Hummus, served with whole wheat pita chips.