Elegant Creme Brulee and tips on how to make the perfect caramel crust (no torch!)

Authentic Czech Kolaches from a family recipe with traditional fillings: dried fruit, sour cherry, cheese, and poppyseed

Ben and Jerry’s Chunky Monkey – bananas, walnuts, and chocolate. MUCH healthier recipe with and without ice cream machine

New England Clam Chowder – lightened by using milk instead of heavy cream but equally creamy and delicious.

Baked Chicken Parmesan with Pasta and Tomatoes.

Lightened Ben and Jerry’s Cherry Garcia Ice Cream

Coconut Banana Cream Pie on a Graham Cracker Crust. Topped with whipped cream and chocolate curls {healthier, recipe}

Pepper Crusted Ahi Tuna Steak + Tuna Sushi Roll with avocado and cucumber {recipe}

Copycat for La Madeleine’s famous Mixed Berry Fruit Tart. Almond crust with pastry cream topped with fresh fruit.

Lemon Squares! Lemon and eggs on a shortbread crust. Super dish to make for a crowd {recipe}

Fudge Rocky Road Brownies with marshmallows, nuts, and chocolate chips.

Smoked Salmon Bagels with Avocado, Red Onions, and Cream Cheese {recipe}.

Barley Risotto with Mushrooms, Manchego and Thyme + shortcut trick for risotto.

Raspberry Jam Oatmeal Bars! Super easy/fast baking with minimal ingredients (which you probably have already).

Peanut Butter Biscotti Dipped in Chocolate and Rolled with Peanuts. Traditional Italian style with no oil or butter!

Asian Chicken Noodle Salad – easy, cheap, and delicious. The peanut sesame dressing is key!

Buttermilk Coffee Cake from The Cottage, a famous breakfast place in San Diego.