I’ve taken this week off from the show. My brain needs a week off every once in a while to catch up and recharge.

You might still need some ideas for using the amazing summer produce that’s in season right now. So here are some past episodes…

Basil and Summer Squash Risotto I made this over the weekend for my Mom-in-law’s retirement dinner – I’d forgotten how good it is!

Brûléed Pluots and Nectarines If you can’t get enough of the peaches, nectarines, apriums and other stone fruit that’s just bursting with flavor, here’s a fun and creative way to eat them… if you have any left! They disappear quickly!

Summer Chili This is one of my absolute favorite ways to make Chili… In general, I love Chili just about any way I make it, but this is so darn good. I can’t wait to get more green beans from Abundant Harvest Organics, or for the plants in my garden to start producing. Don’t forget to top it with basil. That really completes the dish.

Browned Butter Pasta with Italian Sausage and Basil Maybe you’re craving pasta. And sausage. And veggies. Done. Here you go.

Salmon and Corn Salad It’s good to get creative with leftovers. We’ll have Salmon one night and then save the leftovers for lunch the next day in this yummy salad.

Caprese Pasta Sometimes you just need a simple dinner that will be ready in a snap. Maybe your best friend invited herself/himself over for dinner and you want to serve something that doesn’t feel thrown together (although it totally can be, just don’t tell them).

Fancy Grilled Cheese with Roasted Tomato Soup is a totally acceptable best friend dinner too. Seriously.

Roasted Berries and Apriums with French Vanilla Ice Cream You definitely need dessert. Or second dessert.

And now I’m super hungry.

Happy Eating!