Making your own berry-infused vinegar is an easy way to capture the sweetness of summer berries for use year-round. This strawberry version adds a bright, fruity note to vinaigrettes, marinades, and glazes. It pairs beautifully with peppery greens like arugula or escarole, or with tender butter lettuce topped with strawberries, almonds, and a touch of...Read More

This strawberry vinaigrette brings a touch of summer to any salad. The sweetness of strawberry vinegar and agave syrup pairs beautifully with the sharpness of shallot, the subtle heat of ginger, and the herbal depth of thyme. Use it to dress sturdy greens like endive, frisée, or arugula for a refreshing contrast — or drizzle...Read More

There’s nothing quite like a stack of classic buttermilk pancakes — soft, airy, and just the right balance of tangy and sweet. The buttermilk reacts with the baking soda to create that signature fluffiness, while a touch of melted butter adds richness. These pancakes are a weekend breakfast favorite, especially topped with seasonal ripe farmers...Read More

This elegant yet homey dish is a gentle riff on the French classic petits pois à la française — sweet green peas slowly braised with scallions and delicate butter lettuce. Though lettuce may seem unusual in a warm dish, its subtle sweetness and silken texture melt beautifully into the peas, creating a light, buttery sauce....Read More

This Chilled Summer Fruit Soup celebrates the peak of the season — when peaches, berries, and other farmers market fruits are at their juiciest and most flavorful. Light, refreshing, and naturally sweet, it makes a stunning brunch starter or a show-stopping dessert on a warm day. A splash of raspberry liqueur deepens the flavor, while...Read More

This versatile jam-based vinaigrette beautifully bridges the line between dressing and sauce. The fruit jam adds natural sweetness and body, creating a glossy emulsion that clings perfectly to hearty greens like spinach or kale — or doubles as a quick finishing sauce for roasted chicken or pork chops. Feel free to experiment with different jams:...Read More

Bright with lemon, fragrant with marjoram, and enriched by a velvety cream sauce, this dish brings together the best of Mediterranean flavors. The chicken breasts are lightly coated with Parmesan and herbs, sautéed until golden, and finished in the oven before being topped with a luscious white wine and lemon sauce. It’s a restaurant-worthy recipe...Read More

“I have made this cake countless times with butter. It is easy to assemble and always garners raves from guests. Now I have a new way of making one of my favorites—using olive oil instead. A delicate olive oil mimics the flavor profile of the butter version of this cake, although the oil adds an...Read More

“These rich but not too sweet shortbread cookies have just a hint of sweet lavender fragrance and flavor. They are perfect to serve with tea, milk or lemonade. I make several batches to divide up and tuck into pretty decorative boxes or tins I’ve lined with pastel tissue paper. Be prepared to share the recipe...Read More

It was impossible to decide whether to buy nectarines or peaches at the Farmers Market several weeks ago, as both were so incredibly sweet, juicy, and flavorful. So I bought some of each, and made a fabulous pie with them! Nectarines have a little more natural acidity than peaches, whereas ripe peaches are full-on sweet....Read More