Savory Figs. Or maybe I should say savoring figs. Because that’s exactly what I like to do this time of year. Savory Chicken & Figs.

Ginger, maple syrup and vodka make this cocktail an unexpected twist on a traditional sour.

Costa Rican Guaro Sour. That’s why they are tourists and we are travelers…

Confessions of a peach addict: Sour Cream Peach Pie

Not quite “old school” these arancini stuffed with peas & pistachio and served with tarragon pesto are a taste sensation.

Cardamom Rice Pudding with Pistachios and Caramel is an elegant take on a classic comfort food.

Fruit-filled hand pies are fun. You can adapt this recipe to almost any fruit. Plums make especially good summertime choice.

I made a road trip to Vegas to see what was left of America’s fascination with the atomic era. I found The Atomic Cocktail.

Simple like the season enjoy this crab fennel salad outside on a beautiful day. It requires perfect tomatoes, preferably beefsteak.

Avocado & Chorizo Breakfast Hash by Gaby Dalkin from her book Absolutely Avocados.

That sizzle you hear isn’t the heat outside. It’s my salad. A grilled salad of marinated zucchini, pink peppercorns and feta cheese.

Despite the expectations people usually have about cayenne, these Lemon Cayenne Cookies are not savory cookies.

A buttermilk brine makes chicken moist, tangy and tender.

This Rosemary Ice Cream with Pine Nut Pralines was inspired by a cookie that is served with butterscotch budino at Pizzeria Mozza.

This Mezcal and jalapeno cocktail is both cool and hot. It reflects the spirit of city after which it is named. Hot Time in Mexico City.

Cemita, the very best of the Mexican tortas.

This is as easy and as colorful as a seasonal salad gets. Baby Kale with Strawberries & Rosemary Balsamic Vinaigrette.

It’s easy to make good pork tenderloin. But what about great? Pancetta Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Plum Chutney.

Summer is about to show its pretty little face. Here in Los Angeles we are drowning in sunshine. Toast summer with a Stone-Fruit Sangria.

Choosing the right seafood is easier than you think. Buy American. These Blue Crab Cakes with Corn Okra Succotash help me explain why.

Everything about this Basil Berry Panna Cotta is cute.

I’ve done 14 ways of roast chicken over 5-yrs of this blog. There are many reasons for this, starting with– I like lazy roast chicken.