Zucchini Frittata

By the luscious, creamy texture and complex flavor of this zucchini frittata, you’d never guess it was barely more than squash, onion and eggs. Choose the freshest eggs you can find for this since they play such a prominent role.

Cherry-Basil Buttermilk Sherbet

This sherbet is like summer in a bowl: light, refreshing, sweet and perfumed with the quintessential summer herb, which has a surprising affinity for cherries.

Beet and Purslane Salad

The crisp, tart qualities of purslane pairs beautifully with beets. If you'd rather have your beets two ways, try Mama Kourtesi's Beet and Greens Salad.

Spicy-Sweet Pickled Cucumbers

hese pickled cucumbers are inspired by the spicy-sweet pickles served at Saffron, a popular Thai takeaway in San Diego.

Lia’s Black Beans

These have become our favorite beans to accompany Latin American meals. Tender, creamy and full of flavor.

Grass-Fed Beef Bulgogi

Bulgogi means “fire meat” in Korean and it's a great way to cook lean grass-fed beef. Serve it on lettuce cups with short-grain brown rice for light, healthy dinner.