The Humble Gourmand

Recipes

1. Heirloom Tomato Salad

   Elegantly simple and fresh

2. Orzo Salad with Bell Peppers

   Banish all thoughts of same-old pasta salad

3. Grilled Tuna with Fresh Peach Salsa Vinaigrette

   Fruity, healthy, and satisfying on a hot summer day

4. Chocolate Chip Cookie and Cream Tart

   An all-American treat to satisfy the sweet tooth

5. Summer Citrus Corn Salad

   This dish will have your guests clamoring for seconds.

6. Marinated Flank Steak

   Slab of meat. Hot grill. Go.

7. World's Easiest Trifle

   What better way to showcase in-season berries?

8. Arugula Salad with Prosciutto

   A delicious warm-weather dish, gorgeous when served on individual plates.

9. Grilled Portabello Sandwich

   A meander through the grocery store yields a hearty vegetarian meal.

10. Boursin Burgers

    Caramelized onions and mushrooms plus Boursin, tomatoes, and beef equals pure early-summer grilling nirvana.

11. Mouthful of Mocha Cupcakes

    A luscious, moist cupcake filled with espresso buttercream and topped with dark chocolate frosting.

12. Banana Bread

    This moist, delectable bread is a snap to put together.

13. Yuppie Bruschetta

    An easy appetizer for a gang of friends or strangers.

14. Green Beans with Compound Butter

    These lemony, lip-smacking beans were tested on the most discriminating of audiences: small children. The result? Clean plates.

15. Meat Sauce for Pasta

    Nothing satisfies a hungry crowd like a big pot of pasta.

16. Apple Tarts with Honey and Chocolate Sauces

    Pears would also work swimmingly in these delightful, rustic tarts.

17. Black and Tan Creme Brulee

    Creme brulee is not an everyday dessert, but it’s super-impressive when pulled off at home.

18. Irish Beef Stew

    A delicious project for a weekend afternoon.

19. Swiss Chard and Potato Gratin

    This fabulous gratin is made even more indulgent with a bechamel sauce.

20. Butternut Squash Soup

    Ohhh so good.

21. Trash-Talk Chili

    The melded flavors of tomatoes, cumin, and beef make this chili a worthwhile effort.

22. Toffee Brownies

    The salty sweetness and crunch of the toffee adds a fun twist to these luscious brownies.

23. Roasted Lemon Chicken

    A healthy, tasty supper that’s in the oven after only a few minutes of prep work.

24. Spinach Salad with Poached Pears and Fig Vinaigrette

    An elegant start to a special-occasion meal.

25. White Bean and Leek Soup

    A hearty yet healthy winter soup.

26. Asian-Style Asparagus

    A quick and versatile side dish.

27. Sweet Potatoes with Curried Onions

    The onions pack a spicy punch that’s tempered by the earthy potatoes.

28. Pomegranate-Blueberry Smoothie

    Antioxidant-packed blueberries and pomegranate juice come together in a healthy yogurt smoothie that cures between-meal cravings.

29. Chocolate Zucchini Cake

    Don’t be put off by the vegetable-dessert image conjured by the title!

30. Soy-Lemon Tuna Steaks

    Tired of turkey and prime rib after all those heavy holiday meals? This simple, flavorful fish recipe will cure your ills.

31. Pork Medallions with Roasted Apples & Beets

    This straightforward, autumn-inspired main dish is enhanced by a quick balsamic vinegar and red wine reduction, whisked together just before serving.

32. Gorgonzola Twice-Baked Potatoes

    These rich, creamy potatoes may change your life.

33. Simple Green Beans

    These delicious beans are a snap to put together.

34. Luscious Lemon Cake

    We guarantee that this will be the most moist and lip-smackingly citrus-y cake you’ve ever tasted.

35. Summery Salad

    Strawberries, pistachios, and Gorgonzola, oh my!

36. Spiedie Chicken Penne

    An easy supper of marinated chicken, pasta and fresh vegetables.

37. Butter Brickle

    An easy, refreshingly chilly dessert for these unseasonably warm fall days.