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This luscious 7-minute chai latte boasts an explosion of flavors and hints of spices that pair perfectly with a creamy oat milk that is frothed to utter perfection!

This savory salad pairs a peppery arugula with crunchy pepitas, hearty pancetta, sweet Comice pear, and salty Parmesan cheese. Then, my mild Champagne Vinaigrette unifies all flavors in the background while allowing each element to sing its own individual ring. Taste the harmony for yourself! (more).

Along with balsamic vinaigrette, it’s nice to have a champagne vinaigrette in my wheelhouse. This classic recipe balances well the core elements of vinegar to honey to mustard. What results is a mild vinaigrette that is versatile with a lot of salads and lingers nicely (more).

For the classic pairing of cheese with crackers, this combination of hard Spanish cheeses with crisp, almond crackers is a delight for the senses. Assembled in just 5 minutes, the buttery Manchego and Iberico cheeses pair perfectly with the nutty Simple Mill’s crackers, without one (more).

This summer tropical fruit salad makes a beautiful, artistic presentation with a triad of orange apricots, yellow pineapple, and green pears. Plus, it’s a most delightful feast as these tropical fruits are dressed in a unique combination of lemon juice, rock salt, honey, and cumin. (more).

For a soothing, herbal tea that aids with digestion try my Fresh Mint, Lemon, Honey Tea or my Fresh Mint, Lemon Verbena, Floral Tea. Other than digestion, lemon verbena helps you decompress and alleviate stress. And the secret ingredient are the floral Italian oregano buds! (more).

Try this unique recipe of spiced citrus loquat tea and see how the mulling properties of anise and cinnamon sticks pairs well with the earthy flavors of loquat leaves. And the combination of citrus juice and honey creates a balance of sweetness to sourness, which (more).

Tina’s Indian fruit salad showcases an array of unique flavors as an assortment of berries, mango, and apple is seasoned with Himalayan pink salt, toasted cumin, mandarin juice, basil, and black pepper. Try it and see how this recipe brings out the best of fruit! (more).

There is nothing like a cup of coffee to jumpstart your day.  Needless to say, I’ve had plenty of time to hone this recipe, and as luck had it, I stumbled across two secrets: turbinado sugar and a 3:1 ratio of oat milk to creamer. (more).

This hearty black bean stew is one of a kind, with beans slow-cooked with a smoked pork hock, and veggies sautéed with hickory bacon drippings. Plus, its seasonings range from saffron to adobo spices, cumin, red pepper flakes, oregano, and cilantro. Try it and see (more).

These savory dates, also known as Devils on Horseback, are far from frightening. In fact, they’re the opposite, ushering in a taste of heaven. Stuffed with honey goat cheese, dried apricots, glazed pecans, and drizzled with honey butter, they’ll be the hit of any party! (more).

With my Citrus, Bacon & Pecan Salad, each bite is a burst of flavors, varying between the crisp crunch of honey-glazed pecans and hickory-smoked bacon, with the creamy accent of goat cheese, all topped off with tangy orange segments and a sweet maple vinaigrette, which (more).

These Honey-Glazed, Toasted Pecans are a prize topping for a salad or a treat in of themselves. With only three ingredients and 8 minutes to make, it will become a staple in your household as they are mine! Try them on my Citrus, Bacon & (more).

With my Freshest Ever Greek Salad, every bite is a burst of flavors—with either a crisp crunch of cucumbers, mixed with a nutty note of black olives and an earthy hint of oregano, or a salty touch of feta cheese, coupled by juicy, sweet tomatoes. (more).

My Roasted Corn and Pepper Salad features twice-cooked corn, once boiled, and once roasted, which gives this dish its rich, buttery flavor. This mouthwatering corn is then given a little kick with the complement of ground black pepper, my secret ingredient. And to round it (more).

My Classic Chicken Caesar Salad is a medley to savor on the palate as each ingredient contributes its own keynote but doesn’t distract from the overall symphony of flavors. On one hand, you have the mild trio of crisp romaine lettuce, crunchy croutons, and breaded (more).

These Parmesan-Breaded Chicken Tenders are the perfect pairing with the luscious dressing, crunchy croutons, and shaved Parmesan featured in my Classic Chicken Caesar Salad. Although made with the intention of serving with Caesar salad, these tenders are delicious as a stand-alone dish. They’re like candy! (more).

This Gourmet Caesar Salad Dressing stands apart from all others, with its unique base of sour cream, buttermilk, cream cheese, and mayonnaise, a creamy foundation that’s enriched by hints of nutty Parmesan cheese, tangy Worcestershire sauce, and savory anchovy paste. Give it a try and (more).

These apricot crumble bars are out-of-this-world, with a phenomenal pairing of sweet n’ sour apricots, a nutty almond crust, and a pecan topping that will have you pleading for more. This dessert is one of the reasons that I look forward to summer every year! (more).

This showstopper of a salad is a gorgeous dish to serve with alternating warm and cool tones of orange-speckled apricots and green-dappled celery and chives. Given a chance, it will bring out the artist in each of us! I find this salad as tasty as (more).

This savory English pea soup is a cousin to split pea soup, only you don’t have to mess with a bulky ham hock and lengthy cooking times—what a bonus! In its stead, caramelized shallots, crispy prosciutto, and buttery garlic take the place of ham off (more).