Here's a few things from around the blogosphere that really inspired us to get cooking this week...

Lovely blog Lucullian Delights grabbed our attention with bright orange and easy pasta: Pasta with Carrots, Onion, Thyme and Pine Nuts. Looks good enough for a picnic...

Over at Men in Aprons there's some serious finger food: Dates with Grilled Ham and Cream Cheese.

This One Pot Sour Cream Chocolate Cake caught our eye over at A Blithe Palate - maybe it's the billows of whipped cream...

We are craving something like this French-Style Warm Lentil Salad from Molly at Orangette - maybe for supper tonight with a fresh green salad!