Ottolenghi’s Green Couscous with Arugula, Herbs, Pistachios, & Feta- a quick, colorful, & delicious vegetarian side or main dish

Ina Garten’s Basil Pesto Pasta Salad with Spinach, Peas, & Pine Nuts

Mini-Farfalle with Zucchini & Parsley-Walnut Pesto- wonderful warm or as a cold pasta salad.

Basil Pesto & Tomatoes over Fresh Whole Wheat Pasta.

Blackberry & Raspberry Hand Pies- wonderful for breakfast or dessert!

Watermelon Sangria- a sweet and festive summer punch

Ina Garten’s Vegetable Coleslaw- colorful, simple, & delicious- the perfect summer side

Perfect Oatmeal Raisin Cookies- sweetened with maple syrup and chewy from shredded coconut.

North Carolina Apple Cider Barbecue Sauce- a wonderful marinade & sauce for pulled pork or chicken

Raspberry Cocktail- a special summer drink

Milk-Braised Pork Loin- with fabulous garlic & herb-seasoned milk gravy

Raw Baby Red Kale Salad with Chiles & Pecorino.

Fancy S’more Cupcakes with Toasted Marshmallow Frosting

Seared Pork Chops with Garlic Scape Chimichurri- a quick & full-flavored dish using a wonderful seasonal ingredient

Strawberry-Graham Scones- unbelievably tender and moist- a wonderful breakfast, dessert, or snack.

Grilled Corn Salad- a fresh, flavorful, & quick side dish for grilling season

Dulce de Leche Pecan Ice Cream: store-bought caramel incorporated into a custard base- super creamy & fabulous!

Creamy Chicken & Greens with Roasted Poblano Tacos- recipe from Rick Bayless- the most AMAZING tacos ever!