This classic hummingbird cake features tender layers filled with banana, pineapple, and toasted pecans, all finished with tangy cream cheese frosting.

Ingredeints:
• All-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, baking soda, cinnamon
• Eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract
• Crushed pineapple, bananas
• Cream cheese, unsalted butter, vanilla extract, salt, confectioners’ sugar
• Chopped pecans

🍽️ Recipe:
https://theepochtim.es/ceudcr

🥦 Ground turkey or chicken is mixed with grated zucchini, chopped onion, and fresh herbs for a juicy, fiber-rich burger.

Ingredients:
• 1 pound 93 percent lean ground turkey or chicken
• 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini
• 1/4 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs (optional)
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup finely chopped dill or herbs of choice
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper

🍽️ Recipe:
https://theepochtim.es/4s6nuj

🥧 So versatile. This dish can be eaten as a main or appetizer, depending on how you cut it, and it reheats wonderfully.

Ingredients:
• 2 pounds russet potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1-inch pieces (do not peel)
• 4 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided. 2 ½ left
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup finely chopped fresh parsley leaves (from about 2/3 medium bunch)
• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh chives (from about 1 1/2 medium bunches)
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic (from 4 cloves)
• 4 large egg yolks
• 3 tablespoons potato starch
• 4 large egg whites

🍽️ Recipe:
https://theepochtim.es/loqttl

Filling chicken breasts with spinach, two kinds of cheese, and garlic is a simple way to bring big flavor to the dinner table.

Ingredients:
• 1/2 small sweet onion
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 (10-ounce) box frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed to remove excess moisture
• 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
• 2 ounces shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese (about 1/2 cup)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 4 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Freshly ground black pepper (optional)

🍽️ Recipe:
https://theepochtim.es/fiq1oq

🍪 Soft, nutty cookies recreate the charm of chocolate kiss cookies by using wholesome, nutrient-rich ingredients that satisfy without the sugar crash.

Ingredients:
• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons almond flour
• 1/2 cup tahini
• 1/2 cup coconut sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon (Ceylon if possible)
• 1 tablespoon white chia seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon Himalayan sea salt
• 1/2 cup white sesame seeds
• 1 to 2 tablespoons nut milk or water
• Dark chocolate chips (dairy and gluten-free, if possible) for the center

🍽️ Recipe:
https://theepochtim.es/xe0zb0

As April brings sunshine and warm, balmy nights that call out for cooking out, don’t limit yourself to burgers or chicken.

Ingredients:
For the Tzatziki Sauce:
2 cups plain Greek yogurt
1/2 seedless cucumber, diced
1 small clove garlic, diced
Olive oil
Fresh dill, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

For the Beef Marinade:
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

🍽️ Full Recipe:
https://theepochtim.es/23uzlw

🥦 This easy Pasta Primavera is packed with veggies and a simple primavera sauce. It’s fresh, healthy, and your table in 20 minutes.

Ingredients:
• 1 pound penne pasta, (or other pasta)
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3 to 4 cups chopped veggies of choice, (snap peas, broccolini, bell peppers, mushrooms, zucchini, onion, asparagus, peas, spinach, cherry tomatoes)

Sauce:
• 1 Tablespoon butter
• 2/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, (or half and half)
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, or more, to taste
• salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped, for garnish

🍽️ Recipe:
https://theepochtim.es/4zz2n2

🥗 This quick, zippy poppy seed dressing is full of bright flavor and that signature poppy seed crunch—it perks up any salad.

Ingredients:
• Honey, Dijon mustard, and white wine vinegar: The sweet-tangy backbone of the dressing—honey balances the acidity of the vinegar, while
• Dijon adds a little kick and helps everything blend smoothly.
• Mayonnaise and vegetable oil: These give the dressing its creamy body and rich texture. Go with a good-quality mayo like Hellmann’s or Duke’s for the best flavor.
• Shallots, salt, and black pepper: Add depth and seasoning—just enough to bring out all the other flavors without overpowering.
• Poppy seeds: For a bit of crunch, a subtle nutty flavor, and those classic speckles that make this dressing instantly recognizable. (If you’re a fan of poppy seeds, don’t miss my lemon poppy seed muffins and lemon poppy seed cake.)

🍽️ Recipe:
https://theepochtim.es/nhhv2n

Banana muffins make use of an ingredient that’s beyond its prime for eating out of hand, but is now perfect for giving muffins a naturally sweet fruit flavor.

Ingredients:
• Cooking spray or paper muffin liners
• 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
• 4 very ripe large bananas
• 2 large eggs
• 3/4 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

🍽️ Recipe:
https://theepochtim.es/puo0bs

🥑 Delightfully refreshing. Similar to ceviche, this dish is typically served cold. With its bright citrus and peppery flavors, it’s the perfect lunch or dinner for those hot summer days.

Ingredients:
• 8 medium serrano peppers, divided
• 1 (3-inch) piece regular or English cucumber
• 1/4 medium white onion
• 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (from about 7 medium limes)
• 6 sprigs fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more as needed
• 1/2 teaspoon Maggi Jugo seasoning or Worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/2 pounds raw peeled and deveined large shrimp (31 to 40 per pound), thawed if frozen
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)

Garnish and serving options:
Peeled half-moon regular or English cucumber slices
• Thinly sliced red onion
• Sliced ripe avocado
• Flaky salt
• Crushed dried chiltepin peppers
• Tostadas

🍽️ Recipe:
https://theepochtim.es/j49gj0

If you love bold, fresh flavors, this one’s for you: juicy grilled chicken with a vibrant sauce you’ll want to spoon over everything.

Ingredients:
• Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• Extra-virgin olive oil
• Sherry wine vinegar + fresh lemon juice
• Garlic and shallot—Garlic for bite, shallot for a milder, slightly sweet onion flavor.
Fresh parsley, cilantro, and mint
• A fresh, herby mix that makes the sauce aromatic and flavorful.
• Salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes—Seasons the sauce with a subtle kick of heat

🍽️ Recipe:
https://theepochtim.es/xmqnwx

🥗 This rendition is more California in style, inviting the bounty of the spring and summer garden to join the plate—namely, green beans, potatoes, tomatoes, and lettuce.

Ingredients:
Vinaigrette:
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 garlic clove, minced or pushed through a press
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Salad:
• 8 ounces green beans or haricots verts
• 12 ounces new or small yellow potatoes
• Butter lettuce leaves
• 2 to 3 hard-cooked eggs, peeled, halved or quartered
• 1 small English cucumber, with skin, sliced on the diagonal
• 1 cup halved grape or cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cup black olives, such as Kalamata or Nicoise
• 12 ounces tuna fillets in olive oil (half-heartedly drained)
• 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 to 2 tablespoons capers, drained


🍽️ Recipe:
https://theepochtim.es/ntk3y6

Fragrant and creamy, spiced milk is designed for both comfort and health.

Ingredients:
• 1 1/2 cups of any organic nut milk
• 2 teaspoons turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
• 1 teaspoon coconut oil
• Pinch of black pepper for absorption
• 1/2–1 teaspoon raw honey, coconut sugar or medjool date

🍽️ Recipe:
https://theepochtim.es/95e7gy

Puff pastry treats are best enjoyed with a knife and fork to capture the flakiness.

Ingredients:
• 2 packages (14 ounces each) frozen all butter puff pastry or 1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed according to package, see note
• 4 thick strips hickory-smoked bacon, about 4 ounces
• 1 medium-sized onion, halved, thinly sliced
• 1 roasted red bell pepper from a jar, drained, cut into thin strips
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed or finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon each: dried thyme, freshly ground black pepper
• 2 packed cups (about 2 ounces) baby spinach
• Salt to taste
• About 1/4 cup mascarpone, creme fraiche or sour cream
• 8 small or medium-size eggs
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese blend
• Chopped cilantro
• Chopped parsley
• Chopped chives or green onion tops

Recipe:
https://theepochtim.es/tflkxv

Gravlax tastes like smoked salmon but without the smokey flavor since it is not smoked.

Ingredients:
• 2 1/2 to 3 pounds fresh salmon, filleted and skinless
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons kosher or coarse salt
• 2 teaspoons white peppercorns
• 4 large bunches fresh basil

To garnish:
• Lemon wedges
• Basil leaves
• Sweet mustard basil sauce (recipe follows)
• Dark pumpernickel bread, crackers, sliced baguette or brioche or blinis

🍽️ Recipe:
https://theepochtim.es/sh649e