Spinach-Gruyere Souffle

Nothing showcases the culinary power of eggs quite like a soufflé. Serve this spinach souffle with a “Bon Appetit!” in your best Julia Child imitation and pair it with a green salad dressed in Mustard-Shallot Vinaigrette and dry white wine for a light supper.

Mama Kourtesi’s Beet and Green Salad

Inspired by the Greek essence of "whole eating," this colorful four-ingredient salad (or awesome side dish) puts both beet and beet greens good delicious use.

Guatemalan Guacamole Avocado Salad

Inspired by traditional Guatemalan avocado salad, this guacamole recipe has a couple of surprising ingredients. Serve it as an appetizer or a condiment.

Braised Kale Trio

Use a mixture of different kales, if you can get your hands on them. A local farmer, Bibianna Love, opened my eyes to the incredible variety of flavors and textures between them.

Mushroom, White Bean and Sage Soup

If you have mushroom stems stashed away, make this with homemade Mushroom Stock. This vegan, gluten-free soup is hearty enough to make a meal with nothing more than a hunk of good bread.

Creamy Corn Polenta

Starchy, last-of-the-season corn is actually ideal for this polenta, giving it a natural creaminess, while the vanilla brings out its sweetness.

No Work Slow-Roasted Tomatoes

I love the whole concept of canning, but more often than not I'll opt for low-heat and a deep freeze to preserve my summer plum tomatoes.

Zucchini Fritters

These Greek-inspired fritters make great hors d’oeuvres or a light dinner served with tzatziki.

Grilled Onions with Chile-Nut Puree

When I think of Mexico, I think of cebollitas (little onions), nestled in embers, turning buttery soft with a haunting smoky flavor. I like to wrap the charred tail around the bulb like wrapping string around a ball, then I scrape it through the flavorful paste and pop it in my mouth whole.

Open-Faced Avocado Tomato Sandwich

Tomatoes and avocados are a classic summer pairing. Our Avocado Tomato Sandwich brings them exemplifies how enjoyable simple, fresh food can be.