Noodles with Peanut-Lime Vinaigrette (and a visit to Death Valley National Park).

Raisin Pecan Oatmeal Cookies: The best oatmeal cookies I’ve tasted so far.

Thai-Style Baked Turkey Patties with Cabbage Slaw: Try them as sliders for a party or game day!

Ribollita: this rustic Tuscan soup is the answer for when you want a big bowl of comfort.

Homemade Seeded Crackers: after making them at home, you might not ever be happy with the store-bought ones. Easy and fun to make.

Roasted Chicken Breasts with White Beans and Spinach: easy, healthy, tasty.

Rosemary-Parmesan Roasted Chickpeas: an addictive but waist-friendly snack for game day.

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup: rich and creamy without the cream. Find out the key ingredient.

Peanut Butter-Chocolate Muffins

Dungeness Crab with Homemade Pasta, Wine, Fried Meyer Lemons and Fried Capers.

Chocolate-Coconut Scones: Rise and shine with these for a perfect start to the morning.

Chocolate Belgian-Style Waffles with a Chocolate Chip surprise inside. Crisp, light and topped with caramelized bananas.

Braised Pork Belly: My version is a cross between the traditional Chinese dish and Filipino Adobo

Mushroom-Tofu Lettuce Wraps: Healthier and just as tasty, you won’t miss the meat, promise!

Sun-Dried Tomato Dip: Easy, versatile and oh, so flavorful!

Pancit Bihon (Stir-Fried Rice Noodles): Filipino comfort food.

Once you get past its mild bitterness, you will appreciate the clean taste of Bitter Melon.