Savory granola.

Savory granola? You bet! This new granola recipe is flavored with thyme and Parmesan; it’s great on salads.

Improved summer corn and tomato pie.

I’ve upgraded a recipe for corn and tomato pie with an improved cornmeal-olive oil crust and an easier preparation. This is the ultimate summer supper.

Summery basil-chevre appetizer.

This appetizer will draw “oohs” from your guests: stuff basil leaves with goat cheese and diced tomato. Gorgeous and delicious.

Crostini with hummus and chard.

Swiss chard is prolific right now in gardens and markets; here’s a great way to use it, on crostini with Feta and hummus.

How to make creamy homemade ricotta.

It’s fun and easy to make ricotta cheese at home; here’s and easy recipe and the right technique to produce creamy, Italian-style ricotta.

Mushroom and 3-cheese pizza.

This easy pizza starts with a foundation of whole-wheat pita, some garlicky sautéed mushrooms, and a combo of goat cheese, mozzarella and parmesan.

Grilled red bell pepper and egg sandwich.

Sometimes, the most delicious dishes are also the simplest. I love this classic Italian sandwich: a grilled red pepper half with an egg cracked in the “cup.”