Peach Caprese with Mint
With the bountiful crop of fresh peaches overflowing at every market, I am always on the hunt for tasty ways to use this seasonal treasure.
Dill Chimichurri Sauce
The other night, my husband took the marinated turkey tenderloin out to the grill and asked about a sauce.
Watermelon for Rosh Hashanah!
With the High Holidays arriving so early this year, hosts and guests alike may be seeking a lighter, more summery repast to ring in the new year.
Summer Rambo Apples for Rosh Hashanah
Last week at the farmers market, a new apple caught my eye: Summer Rambo.
Corn and Beans: A Synergistic Summer Side
We recently were given a bag of string beans that a neighbor picked from his garden.
Tuna by Esther
Those of you who read my column regularly know that my beloved sister-in-law and dear friend Esther has been killing it in the kitchen with her fish dishes.
Lodi Apples: Early-Season Harvest
I generally try to eat produce in season -- and as locally as possible.
Broccoli Sausage Pasta
My friend described this recipe to me on a recent walk. It is her daughter’s favorite, and she was planning to make it that evening as a welcome-home meal for the returning coed.
Cherry Poke Cake
I only learned about poke cakes recently. The name caught my eye while I was browsing food sites, and I simply had to investigate.
Synergy Salad
Synergy is defined as “the interaction of two or more substances to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects.”










