Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cake
Years ago, I added some zucchini to a peanut butter bar I had created, and this time I wanted to...
Shaved Fennel Salad
This salad tastes even more impressive than it looks. It has an incredible crunch thanks to the cucumbers, radishes and...
Roasted Vegetable and Chevre Quiche
Roasting the veggies in this rich yet bright quiche intensifies their flavors. The addition of fresh goat cheese lends a...
Asparagus Spinach Salad with Chicken
We love all the fresh fruits and vegetables that are available in the summer. This salad is one of our...
Fresh Shrimp and Avocado Nachos
I'm a fan of shrimp, and my family loves nachos. When I combined those favorites and added fresh avocado, the...
Grilled Eggplant Panini with Basil Aioli
I love being able to use the bounty of fresh vegetables and herbs from my garden for summer meals. This...
Flamboyant Flamenco Summer Salad
I came up with this salad simply by choosing the best-looking vegetables at a local farmers market—the colors are so...
Spicy Potatoes with Garlic Aioli
This is my take on Spanish patatas bravas. The potatoes are tossed in a flavorful spice mix and then finished...
Ginger Green Beans
The bright gingery sauce on these green beans is delicious and so simple to whip up. It's perfection on either...
Kohlrabi, Cucumber and Tomato Salad
This chilled, refreshing salad is wonderful on hot days. It has a nice crunch and a delicious balance of sweet...
Tomato, Avocado and Grilled Corn Salad
With ripe tomatoes, fresh basil and grilled corn, this bright salad tastes just like summertime! —Angela Spengler, Tampa, Florida
White Balsamic Blueberry, Corn and Feta Salad
I'm not typically a huge fan of summer corn, but when it comes to this sweet, salty, refreshing salad, I...
Jalapeno Popper Corn Salad
I created this recipe for a wedding I was catering, and it's a good thing I made buckets of it,...
Crunchy Lemon-Pesto Garden Salad
I love using fresh vegetables straight from the garden to prepare this salad. If I pick the squash and cucumbers...
Cran-Orange Couscous Salad
I often create salads for summer using a variety of healthy, filling grains. This version with tender couscous is amped...
Fresh Thai Asparagus, Kale and Garlicky Mushrooms
Hit the local farmers market and stock up! This quick, simple side dish is a perfect complement to any meal....
Summer Salad by the Lake
I came up with this recipe to show appreciation to all the teachers at my son’s school. The dish had...
Garden-Fresh Grilled Veggie Pizza
I have four gardens, including one just for herbs, so I always have a pretty wonderful spread of produce. I...
Miso-Buttered Succotash
The miso paste in this super simple and healthy canned vegetable recipe gives depth and a hint of...
Glazed Apple Pie Bars
This is only one of many wonderful recipes that my mother handed down to me. With their flaky crust and...
Beef ‘n’ Rice Enchiladas
With a toddler in the house, I look for foods that are a snap to make. Loaded with beef, cheese...
Butternut Squash & Pear Soup
Pears give this harvest soup a pleasant sweetness and a nice velvety finish, while curry and ginger provide delightful flavor....
Goat Cheese & Ham Omelet
As a busy working mom, my breakfast needs to require minimal prep. I often combine the egg mixture beforehand and...
Creamy Roasted Garlic & Spinach Orzo
This side dish brings instant comfort. I first made it without spinach so my husband and daughter would like it....
Spiced Carrots & Butternut Squash
When I've got a lot going on, my slow cooker is my go-to tool for cooking veggies. The sweetness of...
Chickpea & Potato Curry
I make chana masala, the classic Indian chickpea curry, in my slow cooker. First browning the onion, ginger and garlic...
Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies
My group of friends had a weekly "movie night" during winters on Martha's Vineyard, and we'd take turns making a...
White Chocolate Mousse Cherry Pie
A cookie crust is topped with a cherry-almond filling and light-as-air mousse in this delectable dessert. This pie makes any...
Chocolate-Cherry Cream Crepes
My 17-year old son calls me a gourmet cook whenever I make his favorite crepes. Sometimes, for a change, I...