Buttery shortbread infused with rosemary and lemon zest pulsed into sugar, pressed into a pan, baked, and drizzled with lemon icing. A fragrant, sophisticated cookie perfect for sharing during the quiet, contemplative evenings of early winter.

Thinly shaved fennel tossed in a red wine vinaigrette and topped with crumbled goat cheese and toasted pine nuts. A light, elegant salad for a Valentine's dinner.

A hearty Italian soup of pasta and beans with a soffritto base of onion, celery, and carrot. A warming one-pot meal that's pure comfort for the whole family.

Lump crabmeat bound with breadcrumbs, green onions, lemon zest, Worcestershire, and seafood seasoning is formed into cakes, pan-fried in butter until golden, and served over wilted spinach with a tangy cocktail remoulade. These East Coast-style crab cakes let the sweet, delicate crab shine through with just enough seasoning to enhance every bite.

A velvety avgolemono-style soup with orzo and shredded chicken in a rich egg-lemon broth, garnished with fresh dill. A comforting, silky Greek classic that warms the soul with bright citrus flavor in every spoonful.

Crisp escarole and Treviso radicchio are tossed with toasted almonds, fresh basil, and mint in a honey-caramelized Meyer lemon vinaigrette, then finished with charred cherry tomatoes and shaved Parmesan. This sophisticated, bittersweet salad balances bright citrus and smoky charred tomatoes for an elegant first course.