Butternut squash is a winter squash with a tough outer skin that makes for a long shelf life. When roasted, the inner flesh becomes tender and brings out an incredible flavor that doesn’t need much seasoning. In this recipe I use salt, pepper and olive oil, to keep it simple, but you may add nutmeg and cinnamon for a slightly sweeter taste. 

As a young girl, I remember eating this fresh out of the oven at a neighbor’s house. It’s a simple, one bowl cake with a wonderful blend of spices that complement the plum preserves. This is a great cake for fall – perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack.

This recipe is a game changer. Lightly glazed with honey, maple syrup and diced bacon bits, the sprouts are a perfect blend of sweet and savory. 

A crostata is an Italian jam tart, and one of the most classic Italian desserts, which you can find in almost any bakery in Italy. This recipe calls for fig jam or preserves, but you may substitute for other traditional flavors such as apricot, cherry, raspberry – or any flavor you like. 

This is an incredibly simple dish that bursts with flavor. It is the combination of ingredients that yields this flavorful, yet light dish so it is important to select quality ingredients for this recipe. This pasta reminds me of warm, sunny days in Roman countryside.

This flavorful salsa can be served as an appetizer or snack with tortilla chips or over chicken or fish.

Pan roasted corn is a delicious alternative to corn on the cob and so quick and easy to make.

These ice cream sandwiches are the perfect cool treat for warm summer days. Swap out the vanilla for your favorite ice cream flavor.

Bell peppers are in peak season from July to September, a time when they are most sweet and flavorful. Combined with a little sweet onion and quality Italian tuna, this simple dish is delicious and refreshing and can be made in minutes.

Blueberries are one of summer’s favorite fruits and one of only three berries native to North America. This crumble is a quick and easy, mouthwatering dessert. 

Here’s an easy way to change up your everyday chicken prep. By adding pesto and a brioche bun, this quick meal will be a homerun!

Summer is the perfect time to eat zucchini as the season runs from June till late August. This pasta dish is healthy and flavorful yet feels like comfort food.

These egg muffins are delicious and easy to make and can be made ahead of time for busy mornings. This recipe uses cheddar cheese and bacon, but you can use any combination of ingredients you like.

This hot fudge sauce will take your ice cream sundae to a new level. It’s super easy to make, using just a few ingredients that you may already have in your kitchen.

Using just a few fresh ingredients of the summer season, you can whip up a delicious bowl of the best gazpacho in just a few minutes. Adding a bit of jalapeño, will give it an extra kick if you can handle the heat!