Elsa M. Jacobson

Grab your spoons. Whether you crave sweetness or sustenance of a different sort, this simple childhood pleasure may at least bring you a little pleasure in the moment at hand.

A simple and elegant salad that brightens up whatever you serve it alongside. Crisp, tangy, and refreshing, it's a perfect accompaniment.

One taste and you'll understand why this refreshing, lightly sweetened peach iced tea is our new go-to summer sipper.

If you've never experienced caramelized strawberries, grab a carton and get cooking. This easy 15-minute dessert features sweet cooked strawberries piled atop creamy ricotta cheese, and topped with fresh mint.

We're declaring this easy, healthy salad of carrots, cilantro, and toasted cumin vinaigrette your summer go-to salad.

Change up your hummus game with this white bean version that's served with a fresh herb, olive, and seed topping.

We bet you never thought you'd hear the words healthy and nachos in the same sentence. But these Greek-style nachos, topped with yogurt, hummus, and veggies are exactly that.

Just when we thought polenta couldn't get any better we discovered these irresistible fried polenta sticks.

Boiled broccolini just got a whole lot more interesting thanks to a tahini, garlic, and lemon sauce.

A lovely combination of sweet honeyed pears, salty feta, and earthy rosemary makes an unforgettable starter. Or just a brilliant little snack to perk you up.

A sweet-tart little condiment to slather on everything on your holiday table. It gets a little bit of heat from ginger, cloves, cinnamon, and chile.

A flavor-packed adobo spice mix that contains less salt than store-bought, so go ahead and sprinkle it on anything that needs to be perked up.

This is one of those ubiquitous party dips that tastes so much better when you make it yourself. And who knew it was so easy? You'll never buy artichoke dip again!

An easy combo of roasted beets and feta are drizzled with an incredible, caramelized dressing. Served warm, the flavors are even better.

A recipe for apple cranberry crisp that can be made at a moment's notice, whenever you have extra fruit or a craving for something cozy, sweet, and crisp.

A satiating, simple meal that is Italian food at its best--full of robust flavors and easy prep. Serve as a side or on its own with a slice of homemade bread.

We have the perfect little condiment that takes mere minutes to whip up and adds lush flavor to anything it touches. You're welcome.

An American classic, this indispensable spice blend brings a taste of the Eastern Shore to anything, anywhere, anytime.

An exceptionally tasty way to prepare a side of supergreens that'll give your dinner a little boost. Red pepper flakes and raw garlic make it even better.

A high-protein, low-carb cheese cracker the tastes divine, even if you're not worried about all that stuff. Dip 'em, dunk 'em, devour 'em.