These fritters are perfect for a light meal or appetizer. Be sure to squeeze out as much extra moisture as pos

Hey friends!  I hope you are having a great week!  Obviously I'm crushing on stone fruits in desserts.  If

A while back I signed up to be a food tester for Food52.com which if you haven’t visited is a great website

I am pleased to state that it has now been two years since I married Matthew-love-of-my-life-Priess.  We cele

This hummus with roasted tomatoes and garlic truly brings out the best of your tomatoes and garlic. A little p

This delicious stir fry is best with buckwheat noodles, or Japanese soba. If you can't find them you can subst

This beautiful soup needs a bit of time to chill for the flavors to come together but the result is juicy and

These sandwiches are the perfect use for fresh basil and tomatoes in the summer so don't let your produce go t

This recipe calls for 3 cups of cooked peas, two in the pesto and one in the orzo mixed. Greek yogurt makes th

These jalapeño cheddar muffins are the perfect side dish for any kind of barbecue or get togeth

I strained the mixture and removed the seeds because I prefer a smoother texture but feel free to leave them i

This simple jam takes 20 minutes due to the chia seeds making the jam coalesce. This jam is great on toast or

I am officially in love with Okinawan pineapple. Grilled Okinawan pineapple. I think I could actually have a c

Lychee is a sweet Asian fruit that pairs perfectly with the tanginess of mojitos. This drink is excellent for

This recipe is a lightened up version the Japanese favorite sesame dressing. It is lovely with salad or with f

Is anyone else itching for summer?  We have about another month of the rainy season before summer is in full

Use 1 jalapeño for mild to medium, 2 for medium to hot. Cooking and burning the tomatoes and ja

This delicious yogurt parfait lies is layered gently to achieve a beautiful look. If you can't find fresh pass

These easy omelets can be made ahead and are a great grab and go. The measurements specified are the perfect a

Don't be turned off by the idea of tomatoes in a smoothie. It is just barely noticeable as the flavors mesh we

This spin on the classic tabbouleh has sautéed summer squash which adds a little savoriness to th

Be sure to line your pans with parchment paper or oil and flour liberally as these have a tendency to stick to

This recipe has a lot of moisture so make sure it is fully cooked before removing it from the oven and do not

This jam could not be faster or more friendly to any time of the year as frozen blueberries give a great resul

Creamy, satisfying, this vanilla almond milk will be your new drink of choice. Just be sure to refrigerate and

This delicious shrimp appetizer is a sure pleaser for any party or random night. If you don't like spicy tone

This smoothie is healthy, vitamin packed, and energizing! This recipe calls for frozen fruit, you can use fres

For this pie, we cook the strawberries and rhubarb before baking allowing the rhubarb to soften significantly

Uncooked shrimp work best for this recipe so they can absorb the lemon and wine flavors. Fennel provides a nic

This delicious, filling dinner is a new way to use fennel fronds. They don't end up having that licorice taste

Even though banana liquor is an ingredient, it cooks out and you don't need to worry about being tipsy or whet

This custard dessert is infused with chamomile tea. Sweetened with only a little honey and using low fat milk

These super moist, healthy cookies are a lighter way to enjoy carrot cake.

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It is important to use short grain rice (Japanese is best) because it is sticky. Long grain basmati or jasmine

This lightened up chocolate cream pie doesn't hold back on flavor. The espresso powder deepens the chocolate f