Shaved ice decorated with red beans, colourful syrups, jellies, coconut cream, corn, gingko nuts, lotus seeds, and maraschino cherries

Chicken, Mushroom, Leek and Rice Soup. This soupl will warm your stomach and possibly your soul.

Toasted ravioli cupcakes. Don’t worry, they don’t contain meat.

A stack of Gluten-free pancakes dripping with syrup.

What to do with currants? An idea for an easy, yet delicious dessert.

Browned Butter Blueberry Muffins (these are also fantastic made with canola oil, instead of butter!)

BLT with delicious tomato-quinoa bread

Sticky Toffee Pudding. Warm cakey goodness, creamy toffee sauce and a little kahlúa kick. Do you need any more convincing?

You don’t have to wait until they appear at a county fair to try deep fried cupcakes. They are mind-blowing and easy to make at home.

Nectarine blossoms.

Verrines de tomates au basilic

Zucchini risotto with fresh homegrown basil and garlic and Grana Padano cheese.

Chocolate & Hungry Monkey Sherbet – Rich and Chocolatey, yet light and refreshing. No machine necessary.

Urfa pepper from Turkey, a Pantry Special ingredient.

Tempeh, shallots, and lemon basil steamed and grilled in banana leaf packets.

Cream Puffs in a Nest of Spun Sugar on my Birthday!

Thai Chicken in Brown Sauce or Khao Na Gai from She Simmers! Delicious!

Tacos de Camarones al Mojo de Ajo (Shrimp Tacos)

5 steps to the perfect flavor tripping party.

Chinese flowering cabbage greens are sauteed with garlic, ginger and white pepper and mixed with chopped shrimp for these delicious gyoza.

The Black and White Cookie: Look to the cookie, Elaine!

Ribbons of fresh lacinato kale for a raw kale salad