Delicious fried lotus root appetizer, ground pork sandwiched between two slices of fried lotus root.

Take respite from the heat with this chilled barley drink that’s served chilled with a slice of lemon.

Stuff Zucchini with Cheesy Breadcrumbs – if you don’t have zucchini growing out of your ears this summer, this recipe is worth buying them!

…a delicious cod fish carpaccio with apples

Ganache-Filled Chocolate Cupcakes with Marshmallow Frosting – and this time the ganache didn’t melt into the cupcake!

A traditional British dessert featuring fresh strawberries, meringue and whipped cream – it’s like summer in a goblet.

This twist on a caprese salad combines mozzarella with tomatoes and strawberries for a refreshing summer meal.

…a fresh summer idea: Bresaola with fruit carpaccio (Italian)

Mozzarella, Tomato and Strawberry Salad on a stick for French Fridays with Dorie

Date Nut Loaf with walnuts for Tuesdays with Dorie

Arista, pork tenderloin stuffed with rosemary, thyme, fennel pollen and pepper is delicious with roasted potatoes with olives.

Carrot, Orange & Pistachio Cake – An Arabic twist on a traditional recipe.

Lemon Sorbet with Mint Leaves

Roasted rhubarb – a simple, elegant dessert for the long hot days of summer!

Mashed Tapioca and Sardines with Coconut and Spices / Mathi Kappa Puzhukku ~a simple dish of Kerala with a unique taste

Chicken and Carrot Stew – the perfect meal for Junuary – at least that’s what we call it here…hopefully it is warmer where you live!

A fresh and simple recipe for Fava Beans and why the guilt of parenthood won’t slow me down.

Agedashi tofu – classic Japanese appetizer. Gently fried tofu served in soy broth, garnished with white radish and green onion.

Marinaded in apricot jam and spices and cooked in cola, these ribs are easy and tasty!

Recreating Scarpetta’s famous spaghetti at home. Ignore the fussy recipes online, this one’s the real deal.

A delightfully refreshing vegetable soup for the warm weather.

A mix of vegetables cooked in chicken broth.