Squash blossoms signal of the arrival of summer. The bright orange blossoms come from summer squash plants like zucchini and are typically served as a stuffed and fried savory appetizer. In our version, we've made it into a dessert, with its delicate battered and...
Unlike hardy winter squash is harvested while the exterior is still tender, and can be eaten rind, seeds, and all. The first time I saw the multitude of varieties of these colorful squash, I excitedly bought as many as I could, from bright yellow crookneck squash, I...
Mac and cheese need no introduction. It is childhood in a casserole dish. As an adult, you'll find it still hits the spot when you're craving a taste of comfort. IN my version, the penne pasta gives a firm chewy bite, while the delicate panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)...
When heirloom tomatoes are in season, they need nothing but a sprinkle of salt to be enjoyed; hence this classic combination: tomatoes + mozzarella + basil. In this recipe, I've used burrata cheese, which has an outer shell of solid mozzarella and an oozy creamy...
Discover our NEW breakfast & lunch boxes prepared with gloves and love.
The WITCH Cake and spooky Halloween treats are here!
Don't underestimate the value of a homemade cola-it might be easy to pop open a store-bought bottle as we did when we were kids, but this stuff is magic. Cherry Coke is my weakness, and thus this recipe was born- it is the cola recipe that ruins all other cola...
These individual mini quiches are a little bit of breakfast, and a little bit of lunch. The creaminess of the eggs are accented by sweet peas and finished with the bright flavors of fresh mint. Feel free to make this as one large quiche if you don't have small pans on...
Adding spices and a pinch of salt to my morning coffee pot is a habit I developed after drinking a delicious spiced Turkish coffee that companies a flaky baklava dessert. This recipe makes a delicious cup of joe to enjoy in the early hours, but it also serves as a...
In the early spring, rhubarb is a hot commodity at the farmers' market-its season is brief and it's a sign of warmer weather to come. Crisp and tart, rhubarb awakens the taste buds that winter held hostage and lends itself perfectly to spring and summer appetites. ...
Whenever I crave a little something decadent for lunch, a vegetable tart is my fallback dish- rich but somehow still light. Asparagus is one of the first vegetables to pop up all over the farmer's markets during the start of spring, and with its spearlike shape,...
Lemonade is inherently refreshing, so it's hard to imagine it could get any better. That's what I thought until on a whim I decided to throw a handful of herbs from the garden into my glass. The combination of citrus and herbs is astounding, adding the depth and...