Fenugreek, a spice used frequently in Indian cooking, might easily be confused with similar-sounding fennel seeds, but the likeness ends there. Fenugreek actually has a maple scent and a caramel flavor. It's primarily used in curries, but I like to use it to season everything from pickles and chutneys to breads and soups. Recently, I used it to bring out sweetness in a warm-weather salad. In this Read more

Wondering what to do with all those ripe and juicy peaches you picked up from the farmers market? I suggest you make peach pie. This easy pie recipe combines classic pie dough with a fresh peach filling and traditional crumble topping. If you're new to baking or don't have time to make pie dough from scratch, pick up a raw pie dough from the frozen foods section of your local market. When it's Read more

Savory peach dishes are a Summer favorite, and if peaches can pair well with pancetta and basil as an appetizer, why not throw them all into a grilled cheese sandwich? I did just that on a recent warm evening. The resulting sandwich was absolutely scrumptious! It's a great combination of flavors (salty and sweet) and textures (crispy and gooey). Putting peaches in a grilled cheese sandwich may Read more

Cherries and plums aren't the only stone fruits in season right now; so are peaches. While eating a juicy one out of hand simply can't be beat, there are countless ways to incorporate them into your cooking — and not just desserts at that. Use peaches as a savory ingredient to jazz up your plate, even if it's in a simple preparation, like sliced over mozzarella and bread. From grilled Read more

The farmers market is in full swing and fresh tomatoes have just started to arrive on the scene — I can't resist buying several pounds each week. While I love classic salads like Caprese, I enjoy trying slightly more unusual combinations, such as this tomato and peach salad with tangy orange vinaigrette. I'm growing a small garden this year, thus I used a bunch of different varieties of basil Read more

Sweaters and hot chocolate be damned. Summer may be gone but my smoothies are here to stay. The produce section of my grocery may be looking a bit different lately but my freezer's frozen fruit selection is looking pretty good. Adding to my list of delicious breakfast drinks, I've turned once more to Victoria Boutenko's Green for Life book of recipes. Easy as ever, this peachy refreshment packs a Read more

FitSugar reader summer m shared her healthy breakfast in the Healthy Recipe Group. Fresh fruit from the farmers market is the best. And Sunday mornings (the day after the market) are perfect for a fresh and simple breakfast of fruit, yogurt and granola. For this quick meal I mixed together some fresh strawberries, raspberries, peaches and fresh figs. Mixed the fruit together and topped my fat Read more

This Summer, I've been all about mastering certain cooking techniques. First I tried out several variations of pasta with pesto. Then, I practiced my pie dough-making skills. Now I'm perfecting my grilled peach salad. I made it in July, but wasn't totally satisfied with the outcome. The peaches were too ripe and instead of softly caramelizing them, the grill made them mushy. For my second try, I Read more