Scallops are sweet and delicate- they can easily be over-cooked, so be careful with your heat. The accompanying sauce is sweet, creamy and delicious.

Salmon is my favorite dish- it’s easy to prepare and flavorful. This particular recipe has a great texture, and a fragrant accompanying herb sauce.

* Panko is a variety of breadcrumbs used in Japanese cuisine as a crunchy coating for fried, or sautéed foods.

Polenta is a deliciously creamy dish made with cornmeal. It can be prepared many different ways- creamy (like porridge), thick, cut then fried, or sautéed. You can add all types of ingredients to your polenta- try some Italian cheeses, herbs, and seasonable veggies.

Spicy Tuna Tartare with Avocado

I’m a huge fan of all things tuna- and avocado. This is an easy recipe, one that requires no cooking. The tartare may be served as is, on cucumbers, or crostini.

Tapenade is a Provencal dish that is made with chopped, or pureed olives, capers, anchovies, and olive oil. I’ve added a few additional ingredients to my recipe- it’s great served on crostini, or with fresh vegetables.

If you’re looking for a healthy snack, and you’re a vegan or vegetarian- look no further than this Quinoa and Red Cabbage Salad with Almonds! It’s also a great side dish for all you non-veggie heads.

Looking for an alternative to traditional meatloaf? My gluten-free turkey meatloaf recipe has fewer calories, and is just as flavorful.

Summer Rolls are a delicious, nutritious, snack. You can put a myriad if ingredients inside- anything from chicken, to shrimp, to duck. If you prefer a vegan snack, stuff your rolls with avocado, cucumber, carrots, and any other veggies you can think of. Summer Rolls are extremely healthy- try my recipe tonight!

Another bacon recipe- they seem to be quite popular these days. Fritters are deep fried, batter-based goodies that usually have some type of veggie or protein in them. An Aioli is an emulsified sauce that consists of egg, olive oil, and lemon juice. The aioli sauce for this recipe is simplified, and easy to make.

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are chewy and nutritious- give my recipe a try… they’re great as a snack, or for breakfast too!