Rice pilaf with summer vegetables.

This recipe for rice pilaf studded with diced summer vegetables is perfectly in season … for now. Get the recipe.

Spiced yellow cherry tomato pasta sauce.

With cherry tomatoes abundant in my garden (and at farmers’ markets), I’m loving this tomato sauce recipe with its warm spices and fresh herbs. Get the recipe.

Quick fixes for summer produce.

At the height of summer produce season, you hardly have to cook at all; just take what Mother Nature gives and prepare it simply. Get easy summer recipes on the blog.

Perfect Green Goddess dressing.

File under: old food trends that are hip again. Green Goddess dressing dates to the 1920s, was groovy in the 70s, and it’s back. Get the recipe on the blog.

Summery zucchini, bacon and ricotta pie.

I can’t get enough of savory pies made with fresh summer vegetables. This one features zucchini, onion … and bacon. Get the recipe on the blog.

Fruit and herb infused water.

This summer, I’m loving fruit- and herb-infused water. Makes staying hydrated so much easier and more enjoyable. Get the scoop on the blog.

Honeyed summer fruit compote.

Take advantage of seasonal local fruit with this easy recipe for honey roasted fruit compote. Great on ice cream, cereal or pound cake. Get the recipe on the blog.

Spring pea ravioli with asparagus butter.

This easy DIY ravioli uses wonton wrappers, around a springtime pea and ricotta filling. Add a drizzle of butter, and you’re done. Recipe on the blog.