As excited as I am to start cooking and baking with my favorite fall foods, I’ve convinced myself to take full advantage of late summer’s in-season produce for the time being.

Although the official Autumnal Equinox is a little over two weeks away, Labor Day weekend marks the end of summer for many, and is thus the . . . → Read More: Raw Corn, Tomato, & Basil Salad

This is one of those recipes that comes together as a result of perusing the contents of the fridge, counters, and pantry. I wanted to whip up something to serve alongside a pasta dish, and this cheese spread came together in a matter of minutes. I served in slathered on toasted hearty whole wheat Tuscan Pane . . . → Read More: Sun-dried Tomato & Basil Cheese Spread

Looking for a new way to use up the plethora of zucchini squash sitting in your fridge? Not a fan of the quintessential cabbage that traditional coleslaw recipes call for? This recipe for Zucchini Coleslaw will solve both quandaries.

Ridiculously simple, but surprisingly delicious, this unique coleslaw is a great side dish for a variety of summer . . . → Read More: Zucchini Coleslaw

Boy, do I know how to pick ‘em. Yes, I’m being sarcastic and yes, I chose another batch of less-than-stellar summer fruit that I neither wanted to eat plain nor throw out. I’d been quite impressed by the fresh apricots that I bought at Trader Joe’s about a month ago, so I expected this bunch to . . . → Read More: Apricot Jam

Is there anything better to savor in the summer heat than a colorful, light, and delicious salad? Besides ice cream or frozen yogurt, of course.

Although I can’t seem to get enough of the aforementioned frozen treats these days, I have also been craving easy-to-prepare salads that are filling enough to enjoy as a main course. Enter . . . → Read More: Colorful Cumin Quinoa Salad

Two distinct but nearly simultaneous occurrences led to the creation of this recipe.

On the same evening that I converted a serving of tandoori chicken (leftover from our favorite local Indian restaurant) into curried chicken salad, my mom brought up a recipe for curried potato salad during a phone conversation. I had finished putting together the chicken . . . → Read More: Curried Sweet Potato Salad

Happy second day of summer!

Along with 2 1/2 months off from work, I have been eagerly anticipating the return of farmer’s markets. This time of year, various locations throughout Boston showcase vibrant, fresh, and aromatic produce ripe for the picking. Last Friday I walked to Copley Square with visions of lush fruit, sweet corn, and perfectly . . . → Read More: Strawberry Sauce

Perhaps due to the mid summer-liked temperatures we’ve been having here in Boston, I’ve lately been craving produce.  A bit bored with green salads, I wanted to put together a veggie-centric dish that combined multiple flavors and textures. I also wanted to stick with a Mexican flavor profile considering the side dish was to be served . . . → Read More: Corn, Black Bean, and Tomato Salad