Tilly’s Pastelles – a family dish for Sephardic meat hand pies, and a new cookbook from Greg Henry of Sippity Sup.

Chicken Chickpea Stew – easy, healthy, gluten free one-pot meal. The secret is the schmaltz!

Roasted Asparagus, Avocado and Arugula Salad with toasted pine nuts and a light citrus basil dressing. Spring on a plate.

The Bloody Rose – Blood Orange and Rosemary Cocktail.

Greek Yogurt Chocolate Mousse – a lower calorie, healthy-yet-decadent alternative to traditional mousse.

Cheese Blintzes from Ratners, New York City – a favorite of mobsters Meyer Lansky, Bugsy Siegel and Lucky Luciano.

Mushroom Barley Soup- Nothing is better on a cold winter afternoon.

Broccoli Pesto Pasta – healthy 20-minute comfort food. Easy vegan and gluten free options.

Hanukkah Holiday Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing

Give your kale a rubdown! Kale, Pear and Cranberry Salad.

Slow Cooker Lentil Cauliflower Stew with Kale – vegan, gluten free, low calorie comfort food

Pomegranate Glazed Salmon – seared salmon with a caramelized teriyaki-like pomegranate molasses crust.

Tilapia with Greek Yogurt Mint Sauce – an easy and exotic 15 minute meal

Peach Sangria. This summery seasonal drink is so cool and refreshing, like a mini vacation in a pitcher.

Quinoa Stuffed Tomatoes with Pesto and Goat Cheese

Crispy Panko Fish Tacos – beer battered fish coated with crispy panko crumbs, topped with sour cream lime sauce and all the fixins.

Smashed Cherries, Amaretti, and Ricotta from “Ripe.” A fresh and natural no-cook summer treat.

Greek Yogurt Banana Nut Bread – healthy, moist, low calorie quick bread made with Greek yogurt & applesauce.