ARTICLES For Summer
QUINOA PILAF WITH ASPARAGUS, ALMONDS AND LEMON

WITH 5 COMMENTS
Asparagus, lemons, almonds and a kick of cayenne and cumin, make this quinoa pilaf a flavorful and healthy alternative to rice.
ROASTED EGGPLANT SALAD WITH SMASHED CUCUMBERS AND CHICKEN

WITH 2 COMMENTS
This chilled roasted eggplant salad pairs crunchy smashed cucumbers with savory roast eggplant, shredded chicken & a bright rice vinegar dressing. This is a perfectly refreshing meal for the dog days of summer.
SWEET POTATO HUMMUS WITH CARAMELIZED SHALLOTS

WITH ONE COMMENT
This umami-rich sweet potato humus is the very definition of comfort food. The good news is it is very healthy as well as delicious.
SMASHED CUCUMBER SALAD WITH AVOCADO AND TOMATOES

WITH NO COMMENTS
This refreshing and crunchy smashed cucumber salad is perfect for a hot sultry evening or to pair with spicy food. The crunch of the cucumbers pairs well with the silkiness of the avocados and the tomatoes add color and pop. Can be made in advance.
GRILLED SHRIMP SALAD WITH TWISTED BACON & AVOCADO

WITH 3 COMMENTS
This grilled shrimp salad with twisted bacon, corn, tomatoes and avocado makes for the perfect summer entertaining salad. It can largely be made ahead and assembled just before you serve.
MINTED SHRIMP TACOS WITH ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND JICAMA TORTILLAS

WITH NO COMMENTS
Healthy, flavorful and low carb and gluten-free shrimp tacos will become one of your favorite summertime meals.
TOMATO CONFIT WITH TORN, TOASTED DIPPING BREAD

WITH 8 COMMENTS
Tomato confit turns ho-hum tomatoes into wow-wow-wow tomatoes. Serve with toasted torn dipping bread and you have a delightful appetizer or meal accompaniment.
CARAMELIZED ONIONS

WITH 4 COMMENTS
Soft, sweet and full of umami, slowly caramelized onions make everything better. Here is what you need to know to make beautiful caramelized onions every time.
ORANGE-SCENTED CHOCOLATE OLIVE OIL CAKE WITH AMAZING FROSTING

WITH 4 COMMENTS
This very moist, orange-scented chocolate olive oil cake is piled high with a not-too-sweet cream cheese and whipped cream frosting. It is the perfect celebratory dessert for chocolate lovers who want a more sophisticated cake that is not overly sweet.
JAMES BOND DIRTY MARTINI

WITH NO COMMENTS
Martinis are highly personal. Here is the recipe for my perfect martini. It is dirty, icy cold, includes gin and vodka and is very well garnished.