ARTICLES For 4th of July
LEMON BARS WITH SALT AND OLIVE OIL

WITH 7 COMMENTS
This fabulous and unusual lemon bar recipe by Melissa Clark of the New York Times is truly delicious. Who would have thought olive oil and sea salt would make a better lemon bar? Make them with Meyer lemons for the best lemon bars ever.
PINEAPPLE MOSCOW MULE

WITH 3 COMMENTS
My Pineapple Moscow mule is a refreshing blend of pineapple, lime, vodka and ginger beer. The perfect summer drink when you are dreaming of the tropics.
GROWNUP CARROT CAKE

WITH 4 COMMENTS
This grownup bourbon-ized carrot cake with olive oil, fresh pineapple and walnuts is moist and spicy. Topped with classic, buttery cream cheese frosting, this is a carrot cake lover's dream.
SMASHED POTATO, STEAK & CHIMICHURRI SALAD

WITH NO COMMENTS
A mashup of some of my favorite ingredients: garlicky smashed potatoes, slow-roasted tomatoes, grilled steak, crisp romaine lettuce and chimichurri sauce.
KALE, BROCCOLI & TOMATO CAESAR SALAD

WITH 4 COMMENTS
A seriously healthy and delicious riff on a classic Caesar, this salad is packed with superfoods including: kale, broccoli, fresh garlic, tomatoes, lemon, anchovies and olive oil. Virtue never tasted so good.
FRESH CEVICHE

WITH 4 COMMENTS
Fresh ceviche is my go-to recipe when I have really fresh fish. It takes about 15 minutes to make and is always appreciated. Scoop it up with tortilla chips for a mighty fine appetizer.
AHI, AVOCADO & GRAPEFRUIT THAI-STYLE POKE

WITH NO COMMENTS
A Thai-style variation on traditional ahi poke made with avocado, grapefruit and a Thai-style marinade of coconut milk, fish sauce, lime juice and Thai red curry paste.
GRILLED STEAK & POTATOES WITH CHIMICHURRI SAUCE

WITH ONE COMMENT
Chimichurri, pesto's Argentinean cousin, adds flavor and nutrition to everything it touches. Serve it with chicken, meat, fish, potatoes and eggs.
CAULIFLOWER, SNAP PEAS & TOMATO SALAD

WITH 3 COMMENTS
This veggie-dense salad is a great way to pack more veggies into your diet. Cauliflower, snap peas and tomatoes are tossed in a walnut dressing and garnished with capers, herbs and hazelnuts.
PEACH AND TOMATO GAZPACHO WITH GOAT CHEESE CROUTONS

WITH 4 COMMENTS
This vibrant gazpacho highlights two of summers most delicious fruits: peaches & tomatoes. Make it in under a half hour and garnish with a goat cheese crouton.