Cherry-Almond Scones Drizzled with White Chocolate
I am always super-excited when fresh cherries show up at the markets! These little stone fruits burst with flavor and are only here for a short time, so I love to enjoy them as much...
Creamy Corn Lasagna with Pancetta and Zucchini
I love this dish because it feeds a good amount of people and is a meal that the entire family can enjoy! It can be made ahead of time, frozen, and then baked when the...
Chicken Piri Piri
There is a large Portuguese community in our area, and this is how I first learned about chicken piri piri. I had this classic dish at a barbecue and fell in love with the combination...
Lemon Cake with Lemon Curd Buttercream Frosting
This cake is light and airy and fresh! It’s lemony but not overwhelmingly so. I love buttercream frosting and I love lemon curd, and so I decided to try combining them. The result was a...
Lavender Lemonade
I make a big batch of lavender lemonade every year during harvest time. Harvest takes place by my parents’ house in the heat of summer, and many friends come to lend a hand. A big,...
Blueberry Pie with Sweet Ginger Crust
This is my absolute favorite summer pie. In our area, blueberry season is short and sweet, and so I make sure to pick enough berries to make one of these pies every year. The flavor...
Elderberry Spritzer (non-alcoholic)
This is a very refreshing, beautiful summer drink. It is fun to keep this simple syrup in your refrigerator to make spritzers all week. The deep red and purple color and elderberry flavor transform a...