Is a flamiche a quiche? Or is it a pie? With it’s top and bottom crust this savory leek tart is a quiche-like winner.

I’ve discovered a new whiskey drink. Well, it’s not new. It’s one of those long-forgotten drinks that’s recently been resurrected.

Spiced Lamb Meatballs & Buttered Peas served as a simple shared plate tapas with cheese and crusty bread.

These Caramelized Lentils are uniquely twice-cooked. First they’re boiled in a wine broth then browned in a glaze until the edges get crisp.

It’s not too early to start planning your holiday desserts. This rich, caramelly brown butter persimmon tart is something to celebrate.

Butternut bourbon is an unusual combination, but if you’re looking for a unique cocktail on Thanksgiving these flavors are natural together.

Celery Salad with Parmesan, Almonds and Dates. Go ahead and get excited about the humble celery salad

Provençal Lamb Sliders with deliciously assertive, flavors from the South of France: stinky cheese, caramelized shallots, & Niçoise olives.

Cool, ripe heirlooms. Warm, crisp pole beans. Put them together on the same plate and it can only mean one thing. The true end of summer.

Made with sweet onions this is a lighter, sweeter onion soup than the famous French version we all love.

Époisses Toasts with Onion Jam and Pickled Shallots: An Ooey-Gooey French, open-faced, stinky, “Grilled Cheese” Appetizer. YUM!

I know they’re best loved best they’re raw, but grilled parmesan oysters could change that idea forever.

A simple Chicken & Jicama Salad is tossed with a deliciously herbal Green Goddess Dressing. Something you might call a Chicama Salad!

We should all eat more greens. Trying new varieties of them is a great way to start. Broccoli Greens with Toasted Coconut.

As I lounge by the pool sipping something fruity I can’t help but feel like I’m missing something. Oh, I know. Bourbon.

This summer salad of Fennel, Avocado, Orange & Chorizo is a juicy combination of fresh Spanish flavors tossed with watercress.

Peach Fattoush Salad and my other favorite tomato-to-peach substitutes.

Teeny-tiny & cute as heck. White Chocolate Cheesecake Bites with Fresh Raspberries are little squares of sheer decadence.