Gin Peach Basil Fizz: a sweet and creamy farewell to peach season.

Watermelon Salad with Feta, Mint, and Pine Nuts, a pretty little seasonal salad from Frenchie in Paris.

Smoked Mozzarella, Peach, Balsamic from Frenchie is a great way to have a taste of Paris at home.

Watermelon agua fresca mimosas, because summer is far from over and champagne is always a good idea.

A rustic cherry tomato tart with goat cheese and basil.

A hearty and healthy frittata, perfect for picnics. Great hot, warm, or room temperature, and easy to transport!

Be the best houseguest ever and leave these chewy chocolate chip cookies for your hosts. They stay chewy for days!

Brussels sprout leaves and coconut are dressed in an Asian-inspired vinaigrette, lightly roasted, and served over hearty grains.

Paprika Roasted Chicken & Potatoes. Dead simple and so flavorful.

Mushrooms stuffed with all the good stuff: bacon, cheese, spinach, and toasty bread crumbs.

This chicken pot pie is so versatile that it can be made with almost any combination of vegetables and proteins.

Matcha Pancakes: one-serving of lovely bright green pancakes with a subtle hint of green tea flavor.

I’ve been fiddling with this carrot cake for years, and I’ve finally got it right: tons of texture and moisture, not too cakey.

Garlic Parmesan Hasselback Potatoes: do something a little different with your taters.

Is there anything more homey than roasting a chicken?

A simple five-ingredient tarte tatin, a French upside-down caramelized apple tart, with optional shaved foie gras on top for extra decadence.

Magret de Canard (Seared Duck Breast w/ Honey, Orange, & Thyme). Fancy enough and as easy to cook as a steak.

This mushroom galette would be a delicious vegetarian addition to your Thanksgiving table.

Pumpkin Shrimp Curry. Serve it over steamed whole grains for a comforting, substantial, seasonal dinner.

Apple Butter Oatmeal- homemade apple butter on top of hot oats with nuts and cream. It’s the grown-up version of that instant stuff.

Butternut Squash Tart with Fried Sage, a perfect easy appetizer for your fall dinner party.

Buttermilk Fried Chicken with the most succulent meat and flavorful, crispy skin you’ve ever tasted.