Herbaceous Thai salad with fresh herbs, lemongrass, and grilled flank steak. (Inspired by Pok Pok in Portland!)

Pillowy pan-seared gnocchi tossed in charred ramp pesto with chive blossoms.

Sweet strawberry and tart rhubarb under a crispy rye topping.

Buttermilk pancakes, cooked over a campfire and easily made directly in mason jars.

Toasty, caramel coffee flavors in black garlic are the perfect pairing for ice cream (promise!) Paired with Oreo cookie crumble.

Soft, pillowy egg-rich dough is slathered w/ cinnamon butter & salted caramel & then rolled into the classic New Orleans Mardi Gras cake.

This silky smooth Latin flan includes a hint of bright citrus zest from orange and warm spices from cardamom.

A salad of pickled shrimp, satsumas, red onions, and bright herbs. The perfect easy (make ahead!) appetizer for your holiday table.

Rib eye filet rubbed with chicory, cocoa powder, and spices and served with a light holiday salad of pumpkin seeds and pomegranate.

Sweet potato donuts topped with homemade toasted marshmallow fluff and cashew crumbles.

Hot buttered rum with warming spices and toasted marshmallows, the ultimate winter drink!

Tender lamb and sausage in a thick classically Cajun, roux-based gumbo filled with spices and herbs.

Profiteroles stuffed with allspice coconut ice cream and drizzled with warm dark chocolate coconut fudge.

Homemade cold rise pizza crust smeared with a garlic béchamel and topped with mozzarella, herb and butter chanterelles, and lemony arugula.

Pumpkin buttermilk scones with a salty cinnamon butter swirl.

Mussels steamed in a savory sherry and warm spice broth and served with homemade twice-fried French fries (frites!)

Cocktails and beer come together in this playful "beertail", featuring IPA, gin, lemon juice, and pineapple juice.

This twist on the classic margherita pizza includes tomato leaves in both the fresh tomato sauce and the crust for an extra earthy flavor.

Rum Pineapple Coconut Ice Cream (aka, Piña Colada Ice Cream). The perfect end to summer!

Pain Perdu (New Orleans-Style French Toast) made with sugared and brandied french bread.

This homemade rye orecchiette pasta is easy and is paired with a healthy green nettle purée, chive blossoms, and feta!

The most indulgent avocado toast: With Salmon Roe, Poached Egg, and Seaweed Gomashio.

The fresh, fruit-forward bread pudding is perfect for summer! And comes with a brandied crème anglaise.

Creamy uni (sea urchin) grits topped with crispy prosciutto and chives. A fun twist on a southern classic!