Farmers’ markets

A bowl of creamy green soup garnished with fresh green herbs.

Spring Green Soup Starring Cauliflower and Peas

This lovely green-hued soup says "Welcome, Spring!" yet it still delivers the hearty warmth of...
Open sandwich with bacon, lettuce, and cherry tomatoes on a colorful plate.

Seared Tuna Crostini with Summer Herbs and Tomatoes

The snow and cold just keep on coming here in Boston, which means it’s time...
A bowl of creamy avocado dip garnished with herbs and surrounded by avocado halves and lemon slices.

Green Goddess (The Dressing, Not Me)

Dreaming of a summer day? Let your inner goddess out to play! Creamy avocado and...
Elegant bite-sized tuna tartare appetizer with garnish on a ceramic spoon.

Red Wine Poached Pears with Goat Cheese Cream & Candied Pistachios | What I Made on The Taste

When the "Happy Holidays" challenge was announced on The Taste, I immediately thought: Lobster! Duck! Roast...
Fresh vegetable salad with sesame seeds and herbs.

Simple Radish Salad with Southeast Asian Flavors

Radishes. I love them, root to leaf, and it is one of the vegetables I...
Fresh mixed green salad with apples and red onions.

Getting Retro with Waldorf Salad: A Modern Take on the Classic

Some of my readers may not be familiar with this dish, which is decidedly old-school....
Fresh kale salad with chickpeas and cheese in a glass bowl.

A Kale Tale: How I Fell in Love with the Headless Crucifer

Have you ever eaten kale, the headless crucifer? If you haven’t (or if you have...
Refreshing cucumber drink with ice in a glass.

Cucumber Basil Sparkler: The Sweet Taste of Summer

The calendar may read "autumn," but the hot weather in Boston definitely says "summer." Not to...
Cover of a health-focused food guide with vibrant images of fruits and vegetables.

From Farm to Fork, Why What You Eat Matters: Foods for Health Now On Sale!

I am excited to announce that my first book is now on sale here and...
Delicious baked eggplant slices topped with greens, cheese, and roasted tomatoes.

Heirloom Tomato, Mozzarella, and Pesto Sandwich: Summer on a Plate

Okay, fine. Yes, I did also refer to my caprese salad with peaches as "summer...