Spring and Summer Recipes

The best fish sandwich recipe for a summer party or gathering, these sandwiches are big, wholesome and flavorful. Sauteed shrimp and smoked salmon are mixed with mustard, mayo, dill, celery, sour cream and other seasonings, then scooped into a sub roll or hotdog bun for a wholesome seafood treat. Yum!

A light and fluffy cake gets loaded with fresh seasonal fruit and a sweet orange syrup! Our Ricotta Cake is perfect to serve with afternoon coffee and tea, or as a fresh dessert paired with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Yum!

If you have one salmon recipe if you weekly rotation, this seed-crusted marvel should be it! So easy to make, so elegant to serve, it's a super healthy dish - the salmon is packed with healthy Omega-3 fats which are boosted by the nutritious seeds. We served it with a nutrient combo of quinoa, peppers and tomatoes, and creamy mashed potatoes.

Give the hotdogs and burgers a rest and fire up the grill for something a bit more sophisticated! This delicious recipe for grilled seafood makes for a fantastic summery dish that can be served by itself as an appetizer or atop a salad for a main meal.

Summer brings a wealth of colorful product to the market, and we love the interesting colors and shapes of heirloom tomatoes! In this fresh, vibrant tart, we mixed tomatoes with brie, ricotta, plus a drizzle of honey and walnuts for crunch.

A delicious Iberico pork steak rubbed with spices, drizzled with lime juice, and served with a smoky grilled avocado and fresh Pico de Gallo sauce.

Empanadas are the perfect snack appetizer, and these empanadas really hit it out of the park. The shrimp filling is inspired on the classic Brazilian "pastel", served by friendly vendors on the beaches of Brazil. Serve with a wedge of lime for an amazing starter.

This Latin treat is taking the world by storm! Our batter recipe is simple and easy - just make, pipe and fry! Then bedazzle them with your favorite ingredients - we picked yummy Valrhona Caramelia milk chocolate and crunchy pearls, plus white chocolate and Oreo crumbs, and a simple but sophisticated dark chocolate and sea salt flake churro.

We all love a good ribeye steak on the grill, but how about trying a whole, delicious ribeye roast for a change? We paired this succulent roast with a delicious Argentine chimichurri - an olive oil based dressing filled with delicious spices, that really brings out the flavor of the beef. You can use Wagyu, Grass-Fed or even Bison ribeye for this recipe.

Flavorful duck breast magret is served with a fresh and tart apple remoulade and a sweet and delicious balsamic vinegar sauce. Serve this delicious dish for when you need a break for a the tired old chicken breast, or to impress your guests (they'll never know how easy it was to make!).

This sophisticated appetizer looks so elegant and is so delicious, nobody will believe it takes 30 minutes to make! We took polenta from an uninspired main to an elegant start, coating it in in panko and baking until crunchy and paired with a creamy and intense blue cheese dip.

Beautiful pan-seared scallops paired with flavorful mushroom and bacon saute, served with a colorful lentil salad. Hearty enough for the colder months, you can make a lighter version of this recipe by serving the scallops with just the lentil salad in the summer.

Serve these melt-in-your-mouth cheddar biscuits right out of the oven! Perfect to pair with main dishes or to start you dinner, these are the perfect biscuits for when zucchini abounds at the farmer's market.

Learn how to cure your own salmon with this spectacular recipe for honey cured salmon served with potato rosti, for a fabulous lunch or brunch.

Dulce de Leche, a luscious caramel cream spread hailing from Argentina, makes this classic pound cake even better! Moist, dense and topped with a sweet glaze, this delicious pound cake just begs for a cup of tea or a mug of steaming latte to go with it.

A classic, sumptuous French chocolate cake that's to die for, topped with raspberry jam and airy whipped cream.

A delicious fish recipe of whole grilled fish paired with a fresh sauce. We used a whole trout, but you can use whatever fresh fish looks best at the fishmonger's. A great meat-free recipe for a summer backyard bas.

Caviar and smoked salmon find the perfect vehicle (pun intended!) in English cucumbers, for perfect bite-sized hors d'oeuvres that keep things simple yet sophisticated.

A super easy recipe for salmon kebabs skewered with veggies and a fresh mango salsa. Serve them as a an appetizer or paired with wild rice or couscous for a main dish.

Flaky little phyllo pastry rolls are the perfect accompaniment for cheese plates and dips, and even to serve with main dishes. Use ready-made pastry so you don't have to labor in the kitchen, and just roll into poppy seeds for flavor and crunch.

Simple but simply delicious! Rustically cut into wedges, seasoned with smooth olive oil and a generous helping of crunchy sea salt, and roasted to crispy perfection. Serve them alongside meats, chicken, or fish, or make a flavorful cheese dip and serve as

Note: Cook time includes time for marinade. A fresh and zesty appetizer of plump shrimp marinated in lime and lemon juice, a bit of hot sauce and a special mix of spicy mustard seeds. Perfect for hot summer days, this is the perfect app for a pool party or backyard bash.

A sumptuous appetizer that couldn't be easier to make! Sweet crab meat is blended with mayo and seasoned to perfection, placed on freshly toasted brioche bread, then topped with gruyere and melted to au gratin goodness.

This absolutely decadent cake will become your new addiction! A popular dessert in Venezuela, the Marquesa cake requires no oven, making it perfect for hot summer days. The finest Callebaut baking chocolate takes the recipe to a new level of exquisite, while the traditional Maria cookies keep it wonderfully familiar.

One of our most beloved treats, sunny and sweet lemon bars are a delight to eat and serve. The bright color reminds us of a sunny day, while the tangy and citrusy flavor really brightens up our mood.

A French classic that's just perfect for the American table! A simple savory tart filled with gooey cheese and salty pancetta, the Quiche Lorraine is a great, all-season lunchtime option when paired with baby greens, or served as an appetizer to lead into a hearty meal.

Fresh mozzarella is elevated to fabulous levels with a quick marinade in walnut oil and zesty Piment D' Espellete. Matched with sweet strawberries and juicy cherry tomatoes to balance out that heat, it's a match made in summer-produce heaven.

Perfect deviled eggs are filled with a mix of smoky salmon with a lime-mayo twist, then crowned with colorful and fresh salmon caviar beads for an elegant and bright appetizer.