Coconut Panna Cotta with Papaya Gelee: A simple but elegant taste of the tropics.

These Lemon Lavender Cookies prove that the cookie press should be used beyond Christmas

An oh so creamy and delicious Mascarpone Strawberry Cheesecake!

Take respite from the heat with this chilled barley drink served with a slice of lemon.

A beautiful combination of flavors, including grilled peaches, blue cheese, toasted walnuts, fresh sage, arugula and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar reduction. All that on a grilled whole wheat pizza crust.

Spicy Coconut & Pumpkin Soup. A creamy soup that's light enough to enjoy in the summer heat!

Bacon swizzle sticks makes for a better Bloody Mary!

Gastronmista shares some of Christopher Boffoli's beautiful and whimsical food landscapes.

Three quick and easy summer meals - like this fresh tomato and basil pasta with a light but creamy sauce.

Fire Dragon Juice - It makes for a very brightly colored tropical cocktail!

Eggs yolks with bacon ~ A surprising sweet and salty mix!

White Chocolate Strawberry Cake ~ A beautiful yellow cake layered with strawberries and a white chocolate frosting from Baked Bree.

Caesar Salad you can eat without feeling guilty in the least!

C.G.P. Grey shares this fun (and rapid) overview of the world's most popular drug... Coffee!

Seasonal sweet roasted vegetables with dried fruit and a killer dressing!

Arctic Roll, a typical English dessert with a different decoration

Maple syrup flavoured baked beans - Homemade, vegetarian, and delicious!

Jalapeño and cilantro stuffed burgers on ciabatta buns

Korean Honey-Sesame Chicken Skewers ~ Seasoned with garlic, ginger, and Asian pears!

Home made baklava, with home made phyllo pastry!

These flaky, buttery Blueberry Hand Pies are the perfect summer potluck food.

No Bake Chocolate Cake ~ 101 Cookbooks turns hardcore chocolate, and a touch of whipped cream into a total crowd-pleaser!

Grilled Peach and Chipotle Salsa ~grilling makes ALL the difference!

Creamy Pumpkin and Chestnut Pasta, made with whole wheat egg noodles, pumpkin puree and ready to eat roasted chestnuts. Surprisingly good!

Apricot and Cherry Clafouti - the perfect summer dessert!

What to eat on hot summer nights & recipe for Versatile Black Bean Salad

Buttermilk biscuits, cheese and berries

Spicy chickpea rice “kedreh” ~ The spice combination gives this dish its unique color and layers of flavor

Trying to cut down on meat? Then try this simple, easy and spicy sauté with elephant yam, an edible tuber found in the tropics.

Make super nutty flourless brownies by replacing the flour with ground hazelnuts.

Cool, refreshing pineapple mango salsa to beat the summer heat... great with grilled chicken, fish, shrimp, pork, sandwiches or quesadillas. No cooking required!

Red Velvet Melting Moments - shortbread biscuits that melt in your mouth, sandwiched with cream cheese icing

Cranberry & blueberry yogurt cheesecake... with a digestive biscuit crust!

Black Sesame Macarons with Cherry Chocolate Ganache ... inspired baking

Love deviled eggs and tuna salad? Try this hybrid!

Pedro Ximénez Chocolate Tart with Vanilla Bean Slow Roasted Pears

Spicy Lamb Chops with fresh lime juice, black pepper and lots of indian spices!

Purslane and homemade mayo put an exotic twist on this picnic-ready potato salad.

Rich and decadent baklava dripping with honey, orange, cinnamon and vanilla bean, Cashews, pistachios, and macadamia nuts make it a little different than usual

Magnolia Bakery's famous vanilla cupcakes. Moist, fluffy and full of flavor!

Hobak Bokkeum (Stir-fried Zucchini) ~ A simple Korean side dish!

Raspberry Port Linzer Tartlets ... difficult... but worth it!

Watermelon and feta salad - salty, sweet and delicious!

Potato, Pea and Rosemary Soup that is vegan and gluten free