Espresso Chocolate Shortbread Cookies made even better when sandwiched with Chocolate Caramel Cream

The Top 10 Reasons why my Happy Apple Pie is Smiling!

The rich bold flavor of the porcini mushrooms paired with the creamy mascarpone cheese makes for a unforgettable risotto.

A sweet and salty ice cream that tastes just like banana bread with optional peanut butter chunks and stracciatella.

Dorie Greenspan’s Crunchy and Custardy Peach Tart – a perfect way to showcase this summer’s gorgeous stone fruit.

I adapted Jacques Pepin’s recipe for my homegrown buttered potatoes with homegrown parsley! They fell apart, but were still a taste treat!

Shredded Pork with Garlic Sauce

Prosciutto Wrapped Figs with Blue Cheese and Honey, figs in paradise!

Frosted fresh peaches, a delicious dessert when its too hot to cook.

This dish is a favourite for Chinese people. The sweet and sourness from the pineapple perfectly matches with the prawns.

Grilled Artichokes–served with a soy mayonnaise, a perfect dish for the family or a party.

This is a delicious Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing that combines vibrant flavors with different textures.

Lemony Orzo – Veggie Salad with Chicken

Steamed eggs with seafood sauce is a very simple, quick, tasty and pretty dish.

Check out what I’ve been able to check off my Summer List so far and what has yet to be done and/or eaten.

Creamy Lemon Pasta with Spinach & Tomatoes

Redcurrant Jelly with Rosé and Piment D’espelette goes as easily with a cheese board as on your morning bagel.

Swordfish with Portuguese Sauce–perfect for a summer dinner on the patio.

Black Bean Salad with Corn, Red Peppers, Avocado & Lime-Cilantro Vinaigrette

Ginger infused carrot cookies with coconut, toasted pecans and cream cheese drizzle!

Dimply Peach Cake

Quick and easy Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken is a great dinner for 2 served outside on a nice summer evening.