Mary Berg is celebrating summer's seasonal fruits and veggies. With her limited-edition bounty of peppers, Mary makes a sweet and spicy appetizer, Baked Goat Cheese with Jalapeno Cherry Jam. Her Creamy Zucchini Risotto is like summer on a plate, with parsley, mint and even those cute little zucchini blossoms. Mary has also got the perfect dish to highlight tomatoes aplenty: Tomato Butter Chicken. Don't forget the cocktails! Mary's Strawberry Cucumber Mojito is packed with garden-fresh goodness all muddled together in delight.
Follow the local fisherman to Ward's Seafood Market; Visit Pelican Bay Ltd. for dry mixes that are specialized for baked goods and sauces; Stop at Strudel King.
Giada De Laurentiis creates a perfect meal for her friends that celebrates the flavors of springtime. The light and healthy recipes include Linguine with Shrimp, Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes; Fennel, Radish and Chive Salad; and a refreshing Peach, Raspberry and Lime Sangria.
You don't need a laundry list of ingredients to make everyone think you' re a culinary genius. Baked Chicken w/White Beans/Tomatoes; Chard w/Olives and Raisins; Espresso and Mascarpone Icebox Cake.