Delicious bakery-style choco-chip muffins from Beth at The First Year.

Recipe from Martha Stewart

My Grandmom was always making crafts and baking. What I remember was her shoofly pie, it was my Dad's and my favorite!

I'm late to the party. I was listening to some summer 're-air' podcasts and stumbled on a warm-hearted interview with Priya and Ritu Krishna, co-authors of Indian-ish: Recipes and Antics from a Modern American Family (2019). In it they make palate-altering DAHI TOAST. After making this (though admittedly, I had to use dry curry leaves as these are harder to come across where I am) it's gonna be a go to. The spiced oil is the stuff of legend, called "chhaunk, a crunchy fried herb-and-spice mixture that also makes a fantastic topping for grilled steak or nachos", as described by Bon Apetite Magazine when Priya shared these hot toasties with them in 2019. The beautiful oil is imbued with the intensely aromatic curry leaf and pungency of whole black mustard seed. Then there's the tangy, soft layer of chili-spiked yogurt you reach after audibly crunching through crisp, rich sourdough. Priya says it's recommended to douse the sandwich in grassy cilantro chutney or straight up ketchup (the latter is her jam, and I tend to agree...though it's a tough call as both are delicious AND this sandwich can easily stand all on it's own, too). Thank you Priya and Ritu for sharing this and so many other accessible recipes with the world! I was so inspired after hearing the interview, reading more about the dish and making it that I had to draw it too! I went vibrant and punchy and bright just like the tastes in this lovingly created recipe. Like all of you, I am BIG into drawing what I and others are cooking....it's like living the happiness of preparing and eating a dish all over again. Xx.

A traditional Key Lime Pie!

This Mixed Berries & Coconut Cream Pie is a delicious, super healthy summer treat and a Christmas special in New Zealand (when it's our summer holiday).
It's dairy-free, gluten-free and refined-sugar-free, so it must be totally guilt-free LOL!!

Pie-in-the-sky - this is our family go-to recipe for a delicious Quiche. Which is basically a savory, french custard pie with veggies. Right?! This quiche is a surefire way to make our boys eat their veggies. Only problem now is that one pie isn‘t enough anymore as the kids are growing prodigiously. And with that their appetites grew, too!

This yummy recipe was given to me by my best friend ❤️ It is by far my fav recipe for cookies 🥰

ingredients for a yummy blueberry pie!

Ingredients for my favorite cherry pie.

Pasta-bilities This is the simplest of delights, inspired by our garden of fresh tomatoes & basil. A quick, easy dish to, literally, just toss together! 😋

Playing along with the Pie-in-the-Sky theme!

Illustration of my grandma's Ricotta Gnocci recipe by my daughter Zoe Born.

Named for the island of Capri, this classic Italian salad is as summery as it gets. Juicy ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and fresh basil leaves are the three main ingredients. Thinly sliced red onions are a wonderful addition, but optional. Layer on a platter, sprinkle with salt & pepper, drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar on top. Serve with crusty bread.

Light salad recipe