There's no need to make a special trip to the store to make a special dessert—just look to your cupboard! Rice is the foundation for coconut pudding squares, which use up any dried fruit or nuts you may have.
Welcome to chef Michel Nischan's garden, where fresh-picked herbs and crunchy vegetables wind up in spectacular dishes: basil-flecked chicken, lemon pepper ribs, and (thank you, cardamom) the best strawberry shortcake you've ever tasted.
Learn to love eating fresh, locally grown food by trying these recipes, from chef Laura Pensiero's new book, Hudson Valley Mediterranean: The Gigi Good Food Cookbook.