Curried Mussels

Need to get a tasty, healthy dinner on the table? This curried mussels recipe is ready in under 30 minutes. As bonus, it features a sustainable seafood.

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.

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.

South of the Border Melizansalata (Eggplant Dip)

I created this eggplant dip for a class I’m teaching at Rancho La Puerta Spa in Mexico to take advantage of all the gorgeous vegetables in their organic gardens. It’s a spin on one of my favorites from Greece—melinzansalata.

Sweet Pepper Confit

Summer vegetable confits, like this one from sweet pepper and garlic, are exceptionally versatile in the kitchen; the ultimate summer convenience food.