Lynn Dugan - MyPlate2Yours No matter what's sizzling on the grill this season, this salad will complement it perfectly. The salad's fresh parsley, mint, and lemon zest nicely flavor the cucumber and garbanzo beans. Preparing this salad requires some fine chopping and dicing, which you can easily do with a sharp chef's knife. When my chef friend Prisciliano Atenco first shared his creation with me, I was instantly hooked. I believe you will be as well! Thank you, Chef! Fresh C

Lynn Dugan - MyPlate2Yours Everybody loves this appetizer. These four simple Ingredients are ready In about 20 minutes. You'll be delighted at how well the creaminess of the goat cheese pairs with tomato and basil. Crostini Is simply Italian toasted bread that's ready for toppings. And when topped with tomato and goat cheese, it's perfection! Enjoy! Crostini with Goat Cheese Round in Tomato-Basil Sauce (serves 4) 4 ounces goat cheese 3/4 cup of your favorite jarred marinara s

Lynn Dugan - MyPlate2Yours I’ve always gravitated toward desserts that feature fruit, and this is one of the best! It celebrates the natural sweetness of Honeycrisp apples which bake down into tender, juicy layers bursting with flavor mingled with the creaminess of custard. For the very best texture and flavor, serve it at room temperature. If you’ve stored it in the fridge, be sure to take it out ahead of time so it can warm up slightly before serving. Layered Apple Custard

In the spirit of being plant-forward, I have a main-dish cauliflower recipe to share; a deliciously unlikely pairing of shrimp and cauliflower. It is so worth it! I love the one-pan prep and easy clean up. It is a recipe adapted from @abrapappa. Thank you!

Lynn Dugan - MyPlate2Yours My favorite recipes the ones that I can open my pantry and fridge to get the needed ingredients. These Tasty Seared Tuna Cakes are perfect! Canned tuna, bread crumbs and eggs are usually on hand. The 3/4 cups of veggies can be adapted to what you've got in the fridge. What's even better is how quick they are to make... just 20 minutes! These are great served on a bed of wilted spinach or in a whole grain bun, tortilla or pita. Enjoy! Tasty Seared T