It’s round. It’s got 3 kinds of berries. It’s got oregano & cheese. That’s pizza, right?

Despite what you may think about Potato Leek Soup, in its purest form it’s not always chilled and it’s not always heavy.

Not exactly the Manwich you remember. Catfish Sloppy Joe Sliders.

Toasty bread and tomatoes are a terrific starting place for an ever-changing summer sandwich. This one has bacon and egg salad.

A French-style Tarte aux Pignons is filled with frangipane, rum raisins, and pine nuts. It’s an edible version of a kiss on both cheeks.

Ceviche is a favorite in Latin America. Each country has a slightly different take on it. Here’s my take Peruvian scallop ceviche.

It’s focaccia in Italy and fougasse in France. Both are yeasted flatbreads scented or stuffed with herbs and other goodies.

There’s more than one way to fold a Bacon Cheddar Biscuit with Maple Chile Butter.

Once again this summer I’m faced with more figs than I know what to do with. So I made a messy, but delicious Raspberry Fig Pie.

These Milk Chocolate Toffee Cookies are chewy, sticky and rich. I don’t think I need to say anything more amazing than that.

We’re at the peak of tomato season. Whenever I’m rolling in tomatoes, my mind turns to Tomato, Basil, Burrata Salad.

Whenever I’m faced with extra noodles of any kind, I turn them into a spicy noodle cake. This one is flavored with Thai basil.

Crisp homemade spicy cumin pita chips can be made in a matter of minutes. Just cut pita bread into wedges, brush with spiced oil and bake.

Fresh Blackberry Brioche Tart. Imagine a piece of orange-scented, buttery brioche, topped with fresh blackberry jam.

How to cook a tri-tip roast at home… in the oven…without a shovel.

“You’re a human being, you live once and life is wonderful, so eat the damn Red Velvet Cake.” That’s a quote from actress Emma Stone.

Chilled Melon Soup with Ginger and Habanero.

Smoky Gazpacho follows the same routine as basic gazpacho, but it starts by blackening a red bell pepper and a red Fresno chile.

This bourbon cocktail features blueberries and black tea served in a long tall glass with ice. Don’t you love summer?

Italian-Style Stuffed Peppers with Black Olives and Sunflower Seeds are a lighter summertime version of a classic dish.

Go ahead and call my Sirloin Medallions with Charred Figs and Gorgonzola a Poor Man’s Filet. Because sirloin is flavorful and affordable.