Japanese matcha green tea powder, a bright green, high-quality green tea used for centuries in Japanese tea ceremonies, may be worth trying. In my recipe for Green Tea Shake Japanese matcha green tea powder is featured for its color, flavor and antioxidant value.

Linguini and Peas with Roasted Garlic Wine Sauce makes a hearty side for simple grilled meats, poultry or fish. Or it’s deliciously ample on its own, with its combination of peas, pine nuts, Romano or plant-based cheese, and last but not least, roasted garlic.

Sometimes I feel a little tropical; other times a bit earthy, and sometimes a little sweet tart. These Fruit-Flavored Waters have these sensations covered and deliver much more than feelings!

Love me some blueberries during blueberry season! Sometimes large and sweet, other times tiny and tart. Always fun to eat with nutrients that can’t be beat! Any type of blueberry is fine for Blueberry and Fig Crumble since they’re sweetened up a tad.

Time to get acquainted with untried tomatoes out there, and what better way than my Mixed Tomato and Onion Salad with Grilled Shrimp! This main course salad combines toothsome tomatoes, odorous (in a good way!) onions and succulent shrimp, along with cilantro, EVOO, jalapeño pepper, Parmesan cheese and whole grain croutons to tantalize your tastebuds. Plus, it’s quick!

I love salad in an edible package--like taco salad, hand-held tortilla roll-ups, falafel and now … my recipe for Chickpea Salad with Pita Triangles! In my recipe for Chickpea Salad with Pita Triangles chickpeas star, along with crunchy veggies and plenty of Middle Eastern spices. You can add lean protein, if you really wish. Look at its versatility!