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…

Crispy Kale by Lori K. Parker

Trust me--even people who hate kale (like I did) will LOVE THIS!

Picco De Gallo by Janelle Carpenter

A fresh salsa that brightens any plate.

Guacamole by Beth Roan

Thank goodness colors have changed since the 70's. Remember when guacamole green was the color of most people's kitchens?? My sister and her boyfriend had a guacamole cook-off and Kyle's was the winner. I had been scared of guacamole ever since I was about 8. I finally decided to try it and I have to say it was way better than what I…

Delicious Home-made Vegetarian Carrot Hot Dog Recipe. by Betsy's Best

Trick your family with this healthy vegetarian hot dog swap and toss that Weiner for something leaner! This carrot dog is the healthiest replacement for a hot dog and has the same flavor and color as your all-American favorite ballpark dog. Drizzle some ketchup and mustard and close your eyes when you take your first bite and be…

Squash Blossom Quesadillas by Vanessa

Squash is one of my favorite vegetables, but the blossom, to me, is wonderful. Squash blossoms can be served many ways. Serve up this quesadilla as an appetizer or main dish with a corn salsa.

Baked Stuffed Brie by Suzi

This baked brie was originally going to be an appetizer but when it was ready to eat it turned into a nice brunch. The inside was filled with artichokes, basil and sun-dried tomatoes in oil and homemade pita chips. The chips are very easy to make. Cut a piece of pita into triangles and place on a baking sheet. Spray them with…

Handmade Guacamole by Denise Romeo

It wouldn't be "Taco Night" without homemade guacamole. I use copious amounts of cilantro in my recipe. I hope you like it as much as we do!

Paneer carrot paratha/stuffed flat bread by eatright

Tasty and healthy seasoned paneer carrot stuffed flat bread. Read more in Eat Right! Live Happy's Site

Cheesy Roasted Hosta Shoots by Doctor Jo

Roasted Hosta Shoots smothered in cheese. They are straight from your backyard to the kitchen. Roast the hosta shoots with garlic and cheese. So tender, and they taste similar to asparagus without being stringy.

Cheesy Chile Eggrolls by Culinary Envy

Cheesy Chile Eggrolls are just 3 simple ingredients! Crispy, hot, cheesy, slightly spicy appetizer that everyone will LOVE!

Lime Cilantro Salsa by Stephanie Kennedy

Brought fresh from the garden to the chopping board makes this recipe fabulous. I prefer a whole-grain cracker to a chip.

SPICY CARROTS by GARY ESTESS

IN TEXAS WE CUT CARROTS AT A ANGLE, THAY CAN BE USE LIKE A CHIP IF THEY ARE CRISPY IF YOU USE A LARGE CARROTS. WHEN YOU ADD PICO DE GALLO, LIKE I MAKE OR MY HOT SAUSE. I AM ON A DIET SO.

SHERYL’S SIMPLE AND DELICIOUS MACARONI SALAD by Sheryl Dennett

SIMPLE AND DELICIOUS MACARONI SALAD ANYTIME!

Sweet Potato Hashbrowns by Tina Smith