Pumpkin Curry Pasta Two Ways

Pumpkin curry sauce tossed with orecchiette,  lacinato kale, toasted pecans and a drizzle of pecan oil

 A dusting of parmesan just because

 The same pasta and sauce with roasted eggplant and garlic chives (perfect for Halloween with the purple/black eggplant)

Tart Cherry Sour Cream Bundt Cake with Dark Chocolate Ganache

  A cute cherry sour cream birthday bundt cake topped with chocolate ganache decorated with almond and cherry flowers

A naked bundt cake just for afternoon coffee and tea

Black Bean and Corn Stuffed Peppers with Roasted Cauliflower, Millet and Jalapeno Cashew Cream

Black bean and corn stuffed bell peppers with raz el hanout roasted cauliflower, millet, jalapeno cashew cream and garlic chives. Yes it's vegan.

Bhindi Masala or Okra Curry

Last round of this season's small tender okra and probably the next to last round of decent tomatoes. Wanting to celebrate the fresh ingredients, I tried out Vegan Richa's very simple Bhindi Masala recipe and really enjoyed the delicate flavor. I served the okra with Basmati rice and a brown lentil dal. You can find the recipe here: http://www.veganricha.com/2016/05/bhindi-masala.html

End of the Season Watermelon Salad

Yellow watermelon, heirloom cherry tomatoes, avocado, broccoli sprouts, blue cheese, syrupy aged balsamic vinegar, basil flowers

Roasted Chayote Tacos with Green Chile Adobo

Roasted Chayote Taco with Green Chile Adobo, Crumbled Feta, and Cilantro

I tried Rick Bayless' recipe for the Adobo and really liked it. You can find it here:
http://www.rickbayless.com/recipe/green-chile-adobo/

Parker County Peach and Blueberry Cobbler

 Peach and Blueberry Cobbler with Vanilla Ice Cream

 The fruit base...peaches, blueberries, lime zest and lime juice

Recipe adapted from Chef John's Food Wishes, find it here: crispier peach cobbler