Over the 4th of July weekend I had a piece of apple pie that I won’t soon forget. The crust was flakey and delicious; the fruit filling was tart and mouthwatering. I asked the baker of the pie if she would write down her recipe. Here it is:

Summer is here and there’s nothing better than a light, fresh, seasonal lettuce wrap. Cedar Springs natural veal is an excellent source of protein, and a smart choice when preparing a meal for your friends or family. These Asian lettuce wraps are crispy, easy to prepare, and packed with flavor.

I’m a big fan of good olive oils- first pressings only. I especially like herbed dipping oils; they’re fragrant, delicious, and very easy to make. This recipe goes great with a nice glass of red wine and a loaf of fresh, crusty Italian bread.

An excellent recipe for homemade mozzarella cheese.

If you’re a bacon fan, this recipe will make your heart sing. The rich Alfredo sauce, paired with the sweet scallops and salty bacon is a divine combination.

Quinoa is an edible seed with a low glycemic index. Its nutty, substantive qualities make it an ideal meal, or side dish. This recipe is extremely easy to make, delicious and quite healthy.

Seared Salmon with Sautéed Sweet Pepper Cream Sauce

I came up with this recipe tonight- the sweet pepper sauce goes perfectly with fresh salmon.

Pizza sauce is easy to buy at the market, but homemade sauce is far superior. This particular recipe is spicy and sweet. Try making pizza sauce for your next pie; you’ll be amazed at the difference in quality.

I’ve been getting a lot of requests for pizza dough recipes lately. This particular pizza dough recipe is easy to make, and yields a great result.

Chilean Sea Bass is my favorite fish- it’s naturally buttery, rich, and meaty. This particular fish goes well with white butter sauces, and of course, champagne. Give this recipe a try- it will amaze your friends and family.