The Accidental Epicurean

It's almost summer so let's get a head start on our summer grilling line up. This recipe allows you to step out of that grilling rut that we all get ourselves into and use all of those farmer's market goodies calling our names. Herbed Chicken Piadine   One recipe for grilled pizza dough prepared Grilled chicken 2 large boneless skinless chicken breast Juice of 1 lime 1/3 cup olive oil 1 garlic clove minced ½ teaspoon each oregano, rosemary, thyme Mix lime juice, garlic, olive oil and herbs and marinate chicken for at least one hour. Grill on medium heat and slice thinly diagonally. Baby greens with Citrus Dressing 4 Cups baby greens or baby spinach 1 cup cherry tomatoes 1 cup diced fresh mozzarella cheese 1 cup shaved parmesan cheese 1 orange juiced 1 lemon juiced 1 shallot minced 1 cup olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Mix orange and lemon juice with olive oil, minced shallot, and salt and pepper. Toss cherry tomatoes, cheeses,

Spring weather is here and Easter is right around the corner.  This recipe would be a beautiful addition to your Easter Brunch.   Recently, my grocer had Meyer lemons (which they don't usually have) and I had to get them.  This recipe originally called for standard lemons, but the Meyer lemons made it even better! They are less tart and just offer a smooth lemon flavor.   Meyer Lemon Poppy-Seed Cake 1 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour (pastry) 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup poppy seeds 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup buttermilk 1/4 cup canola oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons freshly grated Meyer lemon zest 2 tablespoons Meyer lemon juice 2 large eggs, at room temperature  2 large egg whites, at room temperature 1 1/4 cups sugar Lemon Glaze 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar, plus more for dusting 3 tablespoons Meyer lemon juice 1 tablespoon water Preheat oven to 350 degrees Prepare bundt pan (or individual mini bundt pans) with