Recipes
A visit with family and friends in Virginia and North Carolina inspires to create a Yankee version of Pimiento Cheese back home in New England.
High in protein and full in flavor, this dish is a hearty meal with plenty of vegetables. Adjust the heat by adding crushed sichuan peppercorns.
A delicious, crisp appetizer with garlic, onion, and chili flakes. Serve with a lemon Greek yogurt for a complete snack.
A crazy day is easily cured with a nutty plum crisp. In just a half of an hour this gooey dessert with crumble will be tasting irresistible.
Start your morning with a piping hot cafecito and a few Espresso Cherry Biscotti made with crunchy pistachios, dried cherries and instant espresso.
Here are some valuable tips for a farmers’ market find. Try a recipe for summer squash salad after you dive into your local market’s produce.
These easy, savory pastries are perfect to make when you have an unexpected guest.
The perfect night-in food, sweet potato nachos combine scallions, bacon, and sour cream to sit atop thin, crispy potato chips.
Popsicles are one of the easiest summer treats to make. Dipped in dark chocolate and pistachios, these dairy-free popsicles are satisfying and delicious.
Try one of these twenty summer burger recipes to shake up your grilling routine this season.
A twist on the popular Patatas Bravas and aioli with crispy roasted potatoes instead of fried potatoes.
Cook moist chicken every time by soaking it in coconut milk. Crusted in coconut and dipped in a peach sauce, the meal becomes delightfully tropical tasting.
A piece of baguette is topped with an eggplant tortilla and spicy mayo. Just enough kick to keep up with Rioja wine.
Spiced chicken so tender it melts in your mouth. With the authentic flavors of a traditional tikka stall.
A delicious coconut and peanut butter cookie, perfectly creamy and simple.
Think of them as the ‘love child’ of the two baked treats everyone just loves – banana bread and muffins. Oh, and there are chocolate chips in there too.
It is sweet, sour and spicy all at the same time and complements cheese and pasta as well as curries. It really is sunshine in a jar.
Albondigas, or meatballs, are a fun dish because you can use many different kinds of meat. This recipe uses a spicy chorizo mixed in for added heat.
In summer, Caprese salad, its name is from the island of Capri, is a simple and fresh Italian dish. For a great salad make sure to use quality ingredients.
Osmanthus is a flower with a soothing scent of peaches. The cake is perfect with a hint of fragrance, a slight crunch of chia, and a soft, cottony texture.
“Grilled” Skirt Steak marinated in soy sauce with Chimichurri Sauce is an ultimate Brazilian creation. It can be served as a main dish or an appetizer.
Rajma, an Indian kidney bean curry, is a hands-down favorite. Create flavorful veggie burgers with rajma and top with the produce of summer.
Scrumptious, creamy frozen yogurt made with mango pulp, chopped strawberry, and greek yogurt.
With the perfect amount of crust, a galette lets the fresh nectarine filling shine through.
Mixed with graham cracker crumbs and layered with chocolate and burnt marshmallows, these brown butter treats are a sure sign of summer.
A beautiful and fragrant Italian crostata with spelt flour. Homemade plum jam makes the dessert perfectly sweet.
Grilled sprouts with spiced salami and pine nuts make for an earthy dish outside the kitchen. Drizzle with balsamic with mozzarella for a summer salad.
This inexpensive, delicious chicken is simple comfort food at its best. Fry until golden brown and delicious.
A seafood paella recipe, plus a Rioja wine and tapas pairing to create a match made in heaven.
Also known as chaat, this spicy corn salad is a wonderful summer side. The salad is tossed with fresh mint and vinegar for a bright flavor.
Learn how to grind your own burger and take your backyard barbecue to the next level of epic. Your very own DIY designer burgers will be sure to impress.
Blueberry barbecue sauce is a great sweet and tangy addition to chicken pizza. Not to mention, the colors are easy on the eyes.
With few ingredients and very simple cooking methods the bold flavors of roasted cauliflower, date and parsley marry to form a perfect mouthful every time.
Juicy tomatoes get their time in the sun and now it is time for them to shine in these summery dinner, side and salad recipes.
This salsa is easy to whip up and you can easily control the spice level. It’s colorful and eye-catching, providing lots of energy for the pool or beach.
A meatless gyro with tzatziki can be just as satisfying when made with paneer cheese. Toss in a beautiful blend of spices for a flavorful, vegetarian wrap.
Roasted radishes, where have you been? These spicy little guys turn sweet when roasted and are quite the tasty pair with gorgonzola.
For the ultimate combo of cream and tang, use full fat Greek yogurt. Let the popsicle sit at room temperature before enjoying for a soft-serve consistency.
A quick and fresh panini recipe with seasonal vegetables. The choice of bread is essential and makes the sandwich.
Some days require a spoonful of cookie dough. This recipes gives you just that, but without having to make a whole bowl of dough and without the raw eggs.
Use chia seeds to thicken your jam and make it in the freezer, no stovetop required. Not only does it add a delicious texture, but fiber, too.
Hearty brown rice, coated with a creamy, fresh, and light dressing, studded with cilantro, crispy pan roasted miniature potatoes, and summery zucchini.
With a dash of chili and cinnamon to warm things up, this chutney is a delicious way to preserve summer’s bounty through the winter.
In this easy Italian dessert, mascarpone is flavored with honey and your favorite liquor, then served with fruit and drizzled with a reduced rhubarb sauce.
Rich, thick, dark as night brownies are drizzled with dulce de leche before baking. Sprinkle with quality flake salt for a delicious sweet and salty duo.
A simple and delicious goat cheese bruschetta featuring toasted walnuts, lemon basil, and local honey. On a hot day, a glass of Rosado is the perfect pair.
Quick and easy puff pastry tarts filled with almond cream cheese filling and topped with fresh berries and almonds.
Try something new like goat’s milk ice cream. Creamy and slightly tangy, this decadent ice cream is definitely unique.
Watermelon and peaches are marinated in sweet and tangy dressing, and served with feta and pistachios. Perfect for tailgating, backyards, or a summer meal.
These wraps are easy like Sunday morning. Red onion, avocado, the chicken, and tzatziki sauce go in butter lettuce for a delicious swaddling.
A filling, warm dish of chorizo and beans. Plenty of garlic and cumin makes it so flavorful. For even more protein and a rich yolk, top with a poached egg.
The Kashmiri dish Dum Aloo requires cooking whole potatoes in aromatic spices. Aniseed and cumin combine with yogurt to create an exciting, flavorful sauce.
Create your own Tex-Mex inspired rub and grill away. These skewers are easy to grill and then slide into a tortilla with vegetables and your favorite sauce.
This is a tomato condiment to crave. With cinnamon and orange zest to give it acidity and depth of flavor, this tomato spread is perfect on sandwiches.
A Spanish tortilla makes a great summer tapa especially when paired with a cold gazpacho soup, fried peppers de padron, and don’t forget a tinto de verano.
Eclair, profiterole, cream puff, whatever you like to call it, they are a treat. Not too sweet with waves of whipped coffee cream and chocolate ganache.
The beauty of a galette is its simplicity and flexibility. It’s fast and it’s not fussy like a pie and honestly, it is perfect for summer fruit.
This crumble is absolutely divine. The combination of sweet apples with tart strawberries is heavenly. Topped with an almond crumble, you can’t go wrong.
A sweet and savory fig crostini with jalapeño jam and caramelized shallots that tantalizes your tastebuds.
A gluten-free baked or fried chicken with coconut oil is a new take on the traditional favorite.