Ramen Noodle Salad with Edamame and Mandarin Oranges

This Ramen Noodle Salad with Edamame and Mandarin Oranges is so crunchy and fresh tasting. Perfect for a picnic in the park. You can add chicken for more protein.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Yields: 8 - 10 Servings

French Potato Salad

This French Potato Salad is great for picnics because it does not have mayonnaise. It's tangy, delicious and brightened up with the fresh herbs.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Cook: 30 mins
  • Yields: 4 - 6 Servings

Tomato, Goat Cheese, Ricotta and Basil Tart

This Tomato, Goat Cheese, Ricotta and Basil Tart is fast and easy to put together. Serve it was a crisp salad and a bottle of chilled french rosé for a delectable meal.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 30 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings

Lemon Blueberry Cheese Tart

You've got to try this Lemon Blueberry Cheese Tart. It is absolutely delicious and so light and refreshing. It's a great make-ahead dessert.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 40 mins
  • Yields: 12 Servings

Haricots Verts, Beans and Israeli Couscous Salad

This Haricots Verts, Beans and Israeli Couscous Salad is perfect for summer entertaining. If you can't find haricots verts you can use regular green beans.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 15 mins
  • Yields: 4 - 6 Servings

Pork Stir Fry with Pineapple and Peas

Pork Stir Fry with Pineapple and Peas is perfect for busy days and is an easy weeknight meal. Small bite size pieces of pork are quickly stir-fried with pineapple and peas.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings

Lemon-Dill Orzo Pasta Salad with Cucumbers, Olives, and Feta

This Lemon-Dill Orzo Pasta Salad with Cucumbers, Olives, and Feta is a delicious light and lemony summer salad. Perfect for a picnic.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 10 mins
  • Yields: 8 Servings

Caprese Egg Breakfast Sandwich

Nothing says summer like Caprese salad. Why not make a Caprese Egg Breakfast Sandwich out of it? You could also use an English muffin.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 10 mins
  • Yields: 1 Serving

Japanese Sesame Green Beans

This classic Japanese Sesame Green Beans is sautéd in canola and sesame oil and splashed with soy sauce and sesame seeds.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 10 mins
  • Yields: 4 - 6 Servings

Strip Steak with Japanese Dipping Sauce

This recipe for Strip Steak with Japanese Dipping Sauce is from chef David Myers of Hinoki & the Bird in Los Angeles. He dries the fresh herbs for 2 minutes in the microwave before putting them on the steak.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 15 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings