This soup recipe combines to sweet flavor of carrot juice with savory leeks, tangy orange juice and spicy ginger.

My friend Capi Peck whipped up a batch of these chicken kebabs while we were taping at her restaurant Trio's. I love the flavors of fresh mint and oregano for a summer evening meal.

It's delicious for an early evening meal after a long day in working in the garden. Plus it is extremely easy to make - another benefit when you are worn out from weeding and watering.

Martha Stamps, chef at Belle Meade Plantation, shares her recipe for a cracked wheat salad that makes good use of fresh from the garden vegetables such as carrots, beats and onions.

Raspberry season? Cool off with this delicious raspberry and mint infused tea.

It's a fun, fizzy drink that is perfect for summer celebrations.

Extra lemony and creamy this curd can be used as a spread on toasted bread, as a tart filling or served like custard with fresh berries, which is how I prepare this recipe.

I like to make this dessert with tart pans rather than a pie pan because the custard is not quite solid enough for a slice of pie.

Some people prefer chocolate, but I've always had a preference for fruit desserts and the tangy flavor of lemon is one of my favorites.

As Martha suggests this marinated asparagus is perfect for parties or for a picnic on a warm spring day. And I love her suggestion to "consider asparagus as a finger food. It is much more fun that...

Recharge your spirit and taste buds with this refreshing sorbet.

It's very simple. A gallon of water, a bundle of mint and ice are all you need to prepare it.

Fresh steamed peas is one of my favorite spring dishes.

It is the perfect beverage to serve at luncheons and afternoon get togethers or for when you are just looking for an escape from the summer's heat.

Celebrate berry season with this fizzy blend of fresh strawberries and raspberries.

Both mint and strawberries are ideal for containers. Mint especially since it can be such a rampant grower in the garden. Clustered containers of the two offer a lush display with the added...

This sorbet recipe calls for Balsamic vinegar in lieu of lemon or lime juice, giving a nice tart flavor that is the perfect way to top off any meal, especially if you have over indulged on the...

This is an excellent recipe for tabouli that executive chef Terry Conlan at Lake Austin Spa Resort shared with me for my half hour show.