Flourless Hazelnut Carrot & Date Muffins – delicate, sweet, gluten free and has no refined sugar.

Brie Cherry and Arugula Crostini – A Nearly Instant Appetizer!

Potato, Peppered Bacon, and Jack Cheese Frittata – my favorite frittata.

Caramel apples made with homemade, salted caramel – which may sound fancy, but is actual pretty simple.

Perfect granola because it’s infinitely versatile: raw nuts, dried fruits, any oil, even chocolate chips if you’re feeling wily!

Authentic Italian Ragù – Recipe from a cooking class in Tuscany.

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies with Toasted Coconut – crunchy and delicious!

Gruyere and Chive Mini Scones – flaky, crunchy edged, buttery soft centered, savory scones.

So easy Grilled Avocado Toast. Ridiculous delicious!

Watermelon and Arugula Salad with Feta and Chile Vinaigrette – sweet watermelon, peppery arugula, salty feta, with a little chile kick.

Fava, Feta, & Mint Tart with Lemon – with quick whole wheat puff pastry!

Clam Linguine with Herbs and Bacon

Warm Fava Shallot Couscous

Tomato and Shrimp Risotto with Ouzo and Feta

Rose Scented Raspberry Rhubarb Popsicles – softly sweet and tangy pops with a hint of rose

Peanut, Oat & Apricot Bites with Salted Chocolate – 3 bites of afternoon bliss!

Maria Speck’s Rustic Linguine with Summer Herbs and Olives from her 2012 IACP award winning book, Ancient Grains for Modern Meals.

An easy way to make sushi at home!