Roasted nectarines top crisp crostini spread with goat cheese, sprinkled with chopped pistachios. A fabulous appetizer in summer.

The best of summer vegetables combined – zucchini, corn and sweet peppers. Quick, easy, and healthy.

Fresh cherries make an easy cake for a summer dessert.

Roasted red potatoes with rosemary: easy, tasty and nice with chicken, pork, salads or eggs.

Roast pork tenderloin with blackberry-Merlot sauce. The sauce is great over salmon too.

Basil pesto is fresh, easy, versatile and pops with flavor. Its useful many ways, read my post for ideas.

Seared scallops with summer vegetables and pasta make a terrific, healthy dinner.

How to choose and cut a watermelon with lots of photos to make it easy.

Nutrition-packed quinoa salad is cool & refreshing for summer. My version of tabouleh, with cucumber, tomato, herbs & lemon vinaigrette

Turkey-tomato tortillas wraps with a yogurt-based avocado cream. Soft sprouted grain tortillas add great protein and fiber. Lunch and picnic

Healthy breakfast parfaits made with Greek yogurt, fresh berries, granola and cocoa nibs.

Stuffed Portobello mushrooms with goat cheese and roasted tomatoes, a savory appetizer or meatless main dish.

Rice salad with corn, dried blueberries, pine nuts, herbs and leeks. Great with fish, chicken, or portabellas for vegetarians and vegans.

Spiced turkey burgers on whole grain buns with avocado, tomato, onion and ancho chili sauce make for a great burger.

A colorful, healthy pasta salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, kalamata olives, artichoke hearts,feta,and corn-quinoa g-free pasta.

West coast classic shrimp salad with avocado, tomatoes, hard boiled eggs, asparagus and Louie dressing. Great for Mother’s Day.

Sweet spring strawberries with a Balsamic Reduction, fantastic combination of flavors, easy and healthy. The syrup is super versatile.

Gougere – Classic French cheese puffs with Parmesan and chives, both regular and gluten-free versions.

Creamy lemon pasta with ricotta cheese, lemon olive oil, Parmesan, kale and chopped pistachios. Great combo of flavors.