Burdock root soup - a kid-approved recipe that is very nutritious and nourishing.

Slow-Cooked Pulled Pork - perfect for game day!

Toasted almonds and havarti cheese take this turkey burger up a notch

Marinated Japanese mushrooms, great on a crostini or in pasta.

Hot oatmeal in a jar with glorious toppings. Pumpkin oatmeal recipe included.

Braised Cabbage with Bacon - A childhood favorite.

Homemade Nutella. This chocolate hazelnut spread is rich and delightful!

Pumpkin Spice Pull-Apart Bread with Butter Rum Glaze

Oatmeal Flaxseed Cookies with White Chocolate & Dried Cranberries :: Taking the classic oatmeal cookie a healthier step further.

I have a new sweetheart. Sweet & Spicy Corn Pudding.

A delicious smoothie made with kiwi fruit, strawberries, blueberries, honey, yogurt, and flax seed. So good, so healthy!

Learning how to work with fondant to decorate cupcakes at Toronto's Le Dolci studio.

Baked Ziti with a twist - sour cream instead of ricotta.

The mix of eggplant, tomatoes, peppers, garlic, basil and fresh lima beans make this soup a perfect match to the season.

T magazine catches up with the restaurant scene in Wellington, New Zealand.

Nutty Rice Krispie Treats. A nostalgic favourite with a peanut butter twist.

Berliner Pfannkuchen ~ Design*Sponge goes in the kitchen with Lusia Weiss to make these famous jelly donuts!

Biscotti with pistachio, almond, cranberry and raisins!

Bulgogi Slider ~ A Korean inspired sloppy joe from The New York Times.

Caramelized vegetable muffins - A great savory muffin!

Marshmallow Fun Pops; Jumbo marshmallows dipped in a candy coating and topped with colorful candies. Easily customized for any type of event or party.

Obattu - Lentil fritters a south indian delicacy for festival.

Pulled Pork Fried Rice ~ Great use of a crockpot!

Delicious light high protein and low fat gluten-free pre-workout bars. Top with ricotta & blueberries for extra Wow!

Crouton toast made with garlic, rosemary, parsley, and olive oil. So easy, and so good.

A look at Harvard's version of the new healthy eating plate.

Chilly Watermelon Soup. A light, healthy and refreshing soup that you could enjoy it any time of day! Fantastic for breakfast, it also makes for an excellent snack, lunch, dinner or even dessert!

Three Cheese Wheat Pizza with Pea Shoots. Tasty and Healthy!

Bento lunch box with inarizushi, lemon glazed chicken, quail eggs and sweet pickled cucumber

Sesame bagels! A basic bagel recipe that's great for spicing up with all kinds of other ingredients.

Vegan Sourdough Chocolate Cake with peanut butter glaze. Another use of sourdough discard.

How to prolong the vibrancy (in taste & color) of spices.

Spicy pasta with organic chorizo and veggies from my local farmers market.

Homemade Strawberry Apple Jam, and the differences between jams, jellies, compotes and confitures

Tapas at Son Moragues Terrace & Bar in La Residencia tucked away in Deia, Mallorca, Spain. From Iberico ham to albondigas, to octopus in beautiful tins, to foie gras wrapped in ham with figs and so much more...

Easy Barbecued Ribs ~ Some of the best ribs my husband has ever had... and from a slow cooker!

Coconut Grove: La Bottega ~ A great South Florida gem!

Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato (BLT) Pasta

Raspberry Truffle Brownies ~ intense chocolate, fresh raspberries and preserves in a fudgy brownie topped with raspberry ganache

Rabbit stew with Serrano ham, sweet wine, mustard and mushrooms, a comforting dish for the upcoming autumn.

Balsamic Bruschetta Chicken - fast, easy, and fresh!

The Shucks Deluxe. A seasonal cocktail made with rosemary simple syrup and peach nectar.

Cherry Cheesecake Float: Cream cheese ice cream, homemade cherry soda, and honey graham hearts... A farewell to summer's heat and fruit.

Espaguetis Con Almejas~ Spaghetti and clams prepared in a skillet.