Michael Pappas CHUTE reusable shopping bag - simply pull the parachute ripcord to open the canopy! The bottom of the bag is lined with carbon fiber tubes to allow structure for the contents... fun project from SAIC that was first shown in Milan 2012.

Home Made Coconut Milk - better for you than store bought, without the additives, sweeteners, sugars or artificial flavors. So easy to make, so incredibly tasty!

Cheesy Waffle Bacon Lettuce and Tomato Sandwich

Ole Smoky Moonshine has an awesome Mason Jar add on - the pourer lid!

Buffalo Sweetbreads with Citrus Blue Cheese

Grilled figs with creme fraiche and chestnut honey. You won't get more bang for the buck in the effort to taste ratio than this. Easy, rich, gorgeous.

Balsamic onion, bacon, and goat cheese pizza + a super easy recipe for homemade pizza dough.

Nectarine-Blueberry Cake with Caramel Frosting

Coconut and chili kerabu salad

Mango Margarita - sweet with a kick

The Perfect Egg

Portobello Mushroom & Caramelized Onion Burgers! Healthy, low calorie, and delicious!

Apricot Flip Cocktail from PDT: Egg in my cocktail? You betcha!

Raspberry Jalapeno Jam: my favorite way to preserve summer berries.

Watermelon Pearls in Limoncello, refreshing and perfect for peak watermelon season

Deliciously awesome Key Lime Swirl Cheesecake Bars with fresh homemade lime curd.

Rosemary-Roasted Honey Walnuts, extremely addictive! for snacking and good in salads too.

Nectarine Prosecco Sorbet, delightful refreshing summer treat as is, or dress it up with seasonal berries for an elegant dessert.

This isn't your mama's pot roast...it's got a bit of spice! And those aren't mashed potatoes ~ Spicy Pot Roast with Cheesy Ranch Grits

Nutella Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream, my go to dessert with peanut butter cups and toffee bit toppings mixed right in!

Hatch Chile Candied Bacon Pancakes, savory cornmeal pancakes with grilled Hatch chiles, and a kicker of candied bacon will surely set your mouth watering!

Escargot with Parsley Butter - recipe by Anthony Bourdain (Les Halles Cookbook)

Decadent Vegan Chocolate Cherry Tarts with raw chocolate cherry crust, perfectly smooth and rich chocolate filling, topped with fresh cherries.

Crab Cakes dredged in cornmeal on salad greens with creamy garlic dressing

1870's Macaroni and Cheese ... a 140 year old recipe that's just as good today as it was back then.

Looking to preserve the season's bounty? Get started with 7 Essential Tools for Canning

How to make a Grand Marnier Chocolate Mousse without cream and eggs! All you need is chocolate and water!

Quiche Lorraine - savory bacon, eggs and gruyere in a flaky pastry crust

Healthy snacks that taste downright decadent

Mile-high Popovers, elevate your simple breakfast or brunch to something a little more spectacular!

Sour Cherry Varenye, a syrupy Russian fruit preserve to spoon over anything and also to sweeten your cup of hot tea, russian-style.

Fregula con Arselle (Sardinian Pasta with Clams) & Sardegna, Italy

Grilled Hatch Chile Pimento Cheese Sandwiches, yum!

Spicy Beef and Bratwurst Three Bean Chili with plenty of heat from chipotle, cayenne and NM red chile powder.

White Peach, Rose, and Basil Hand Pies, just delicious and gorgeous too! can easily be adapted to a full sized pie or galette

Jalapeno Cheddar Cheese Cornbread, cooking at higher heat than normal in a baking dish gave a nice browning on the top but left the center very moist.

Arancini di Riso - Ragu and Peas Stuffed Risotto Balls. A delectable Sicilian antipasto specialty

Tex Mex Macaroni Casserole, skillet baked comfort food with 'kick', an instant favorite!

Autumn Dessert - Cardamom Pear Compote over Vanilla Tapioca with Meringue and Pistachio

French Toast Grilled Cheese - once in a while in moderation, but so worth it!

Mongolian Beef. Do takeout at home in less than 15 minutes. It's faster, whole lot healthier, tastes like the real deal.

Behind the scenes at Cochon Heritage Fire in Napa: a celebration of heritage breed pork, rabbits, fish, foraged mushrooms and much more.

Celebrate the beginning of fall with Hasselback Sweet Potatoes

Buttery Barbecued Chicken - oven baked chicken with a rich, buttery barbecue sauce