As the light begins to change and a briskness sneaks into the morning air, I start to crave a plate like this.

Truly delicious. The quintessential summer garden dish featuring all the big players - eggplants, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and basil.

Absolutely one of my favorite desserts, and absolutely one of the EASIEST to make - and I usually cringe when I hear that description in recipes. But this, ladies and gentlemen, is hands-down a winner.

Feel free to use this sauce on just about anything — the options are endless. An awesome way to add contrast to any meal — creamy and citrusy with a kick.

Let all of the fall lovers rejoice - this one’s for you.

So this beauty is made with blue cornmeal. I’ve always loved the idea of trying to build meals that showcase ingredients from each color - all on one plate. It’s an idea I picked up while living and cooking with friends in Asia. Blue sometimes can be a more difficult color to get on the plate, but this is a delicious solution…

A spicy, creamy, flavor-bomb of deliciousness. I dream of fall and bowls just like this.

Ultra crispy and utterly addicting - get ready to fall in love.

Sometimes, I feel like I get pulled into these recipes with a shopping list that I could almost jump rope with. Nothing against a delicious recipes with a kajillion steps thats’s worth it… but sometimes, it is so pleasant just to keep it simple. This is a warm summer nice in a bite.

When flavors are so simple, the key to nailing this is using the best ingredients possible. This is the time to bring out your highest quality olive oil, balsamic, and use the freshest tomatoes you can find.