The combination of fresh and dried wild mushrooms is the magic that gives this sauce a beautiful depth of flavor that will bring on your happy food dance with the first fork full.

This dish has become a family favorite, particularly for my oldest daughter Madeleine and is a combination of inspiration from some classic French recipes and a few of my own tweaks.

Knowing exactly what is in the food I eat is a wonderful feeling. When it comes to stocks and broths, these are some of the easiest ways to keep your food “clean”.

A yummy lentil soup that welcomes roasted red peppers, toasted cumin and a hearty vegetable broth to the pot for a perfect winter, weeknight bit of comfort.

The dry and fresh mushrooms add a distinctive earthy, nutty umami flavor that is gorgeous from the first bite.

Your server brings a dish full of sunshine and Mediterranean flavors. Edith Piaf plays softly in the background. This is your little paradise.

This is a bright and herby summer side dish can also serve as a more substantive summer pasta salad with the addition of your favorite fresh veggies along with some feta or nutty parmesan cheese.

This is not really a recipe so much as it is the sharing of an idea meant to inspire you to create your own little works of art with your favorite goat cheese as the ready canvas for your culinary imagination

The secret to these yummy carrots if the fresh herbs, in particular the tarragon.

This is the first year I’ve grown these little peppers and I wanted to make sure I had them for use later in the summer.

Cool and crisp with a touch of heat. The best part of this recipe is the cucumbers, peppers and dill right out of my garden.

Another fabulous (no cook) recipe for gathering outside a the end of the day to share fresh picks from the garden and a cool bottle of wine.

This is the perfect summer grill item that pairs beautifully with any number of white wines that mimic the herby, citrus vibes of the marinade. Make this the centerpiece of your summer table and surround with fresh salads and some good crusty bread.

This recipe came to me via my daughter Anna who makes homemade pizza probably once a week. It is not only super simple, but it produces the most fabulous crust.

I have included two of my favorite toppings recipes, Margherita and Prosciutto with Creme Fraiche and Caramelized Onions. But go crazy with your own fabulous creations.

You are transported deep into the Italian countryside with each drizzle of this vibrant, nutty, centuries old sauce.

Your summer canvas and crunch all in one bowl.

The lovely, woodsy essence of rosemary is magically imparted to these potatoes as they slowly grill or roast.

Fresh mint and dill add a cooling summer vibe to this shrimp salad.

The sauce that takes your dish to the next level.