Not Yo’ Mama’s Banana Pudding – totally out of this world.

Salted Caramel Peach Crumble Pie – and a giveaway!

Mind-blowing glazed carrots with sesame seeds. Ready in 7 minutes; tastier than candy!

A light and sweet summer juice that’s perfect for cooling off on hot days.

Snack cake with two kinds of cheese (feta and parmesan), basil and tomato paste. (in Russian)

We made the Smitten Kitchen’s Easy Chocolate Cake twice – once sifting dry ingredients and once without sifting. Which one tasted better?

Charcutepalooza July: The Chicago Hot Dog- homemade hot dogs bring back memories of my grandparents.

4 strawberry-fueled courses: Chilled Strawberry-Tequila Soup, Spinach & Strawberry Salad, Strawberry-Balsamic Flank Steak

Deep dark chocolate pudding. This is not the kind of pudding that Bill Cosby would have sold.

Mini Apple and Cherry Pies – perfect for two, or a holiday crowd, and easy as pie!

Scenes from Charles Square Farmers’ Market in Cambridge, MA

Steak & Pineapple Skewersfor grilling up some healthy goodness and step by step instructions on cutting pineapples.