Sweet Pickles In 15 Minutes. Just In Time For The 4th! by kathy gori

It's been busy here in Sonoma getting ready for our annual 4th of July barbecue. In planning our menu this year, we decided to go for the traditional American organic beef burgers with all the fixings, two kinds of coleslaw, James Beards' sour cream slaw, a tart Indian cabbage dish, an Indian style potato salad, mixed wild greens…

Grab and Go Peanut Butter Bars by Dena

Mussels Vinaigrette by Evelyn Scott

Steamed mussels are dressed with a flavorful vinaigrette in this colorful tapa. It is an ideal treat for a party or any event with lots of people attending.

GALA CRABMEAT DIP by Ruby Densmore

So easy, so versatile and so good. If I’m serving this as an appetizer I heat it in the microwave and serve it with various crackers. Or, you can put this as a filling into wonton wrappers or use filo pastry and bake/fry.

Taco chip dip by Harlan