Tahini Lemon Sauce

When I want a simple meal of grilled vegetables, this is my go-to sauce to bring deep flavor  to the table. It goes together in minutes, and will last in the refrigerator for weeks.  The key to great flavor in this recipe is to balance the tangy lemon with sea salt.  Both of these flavors…

Pumpkin Bread Pudding

This luscious recipe is essentially pumpkin pie and bread pudding combined in one dessert.  It’s like eating two desserts in one. I made this for a friend’s birthday, topping it with caramel-bourbon sauce and softly whipped heavy cream.  It’s a great dessert to serve at any Fall gathering.  This recipe makes enough for a crowd,…

Summer Corn Salad

Sweet corn!  Tender sweet corn is one of my favorite treats in summer.  It is at its peak at my market, along with deep red tomatoes and creamy-rich avocados. Here is my recipe for a simple summer treat featuring sweet corn in the starring role.  I serve it as a salad or side dish, depending…

Summer Fruit Butter Cake

Simple, sweet, and packed with ripe fruit — a cake that tastes like summer. I developed this cake in an effort to make the best of a friend’s blackberry patch and the luscious peaches on my counter.   The cake is buttery and tender but just dense enough to support the ripe stone fruit and…

Coconut Cake with Fluffy White Frosting

I developed this coconut cake in an effort to make a delicious cake in record time.  SUPER easy cake, fluffy white frosting, and sweet coconut covering the whole thing make this a winner. Here’s the trick:  I use a white cake mix.  After tinkering with several scratch recipes, this one was just better.  And as…

Spicy Tofu Crumbles

Calling all frugalista foodies:  here is a simple, adaptable recipe to help you spice up your menu. And for all you vegans, vegetarians, and carnivores alike — take heart:  these toothsome crumbles have flavor.  The key?  your freezer and liberal use of seasoning.  Use these crumbles in tacos, in a salad, in place of ground…