Hawaiian Crest Salsa by Smokinhotchef

I came up with this recipe at the spur of the moment to accompany the shrimp recipe I was preparing for a late lunch get-together with several of my sisters and my brother Ken. I had just visited the supermarket, so I had lots of fresh ingredients on hand. My sister Gayle said this recipe reminded her of Hawaii and crisp freshness…

Grape Salad by Beth Roan

I had been craving this ever since my sister made me taste this dish that her boyfriend's mother brought to Easter dinner. It is so good!!

Sprouted Lenitls and Red Bean Salad by Suzi

Please follow this link for the recipe http://www.cookingsgood.com

No-Cook Pizza Sauce by Nick Webster

Never buy jarred pizza sauce again! It’s so easy to make it homemade, you’ll save money and have a sauce that is exactly the way you like it. I’m providing a great recipe here, but you can always adjust the seasonings to find your perfect blend. It’s easy to keep on hand for pizza-lovers, or if you enjoy pizza less frequently, it…

Oatmeal - pumped by Unknown Chef

We enjoy oatmeal. Must use gluten free oats because my Babe has Celiac Disease. So, I buy gluten free-organic oats from our local co-op, a very cool place to shop. A few months ago I wanted to step out of the traditional oatmeal breakfast, you know, microwaved with fruit topping. Found a whole world of oatmeal breakfasts…

Applepicker (cocktail) by Chris Patil

Invented over the weekend by my friend Eddy. We had gone apple-picking in Peabody Mass, just outside of Boston, and came home with a peck of beautiful fresh fruit. Since neither of us bakes (pies), the question arose: What should we do with them? Eddy disappeared into the kitchen for a while. We heard the whirring of a juicer,…

Avocado with a mediterranean vinaigrette by Brett Ede

Spinach Salad with Avocado and Toasted Almonds by John Spottiswood

Creamy, crunchy, spicy and sweet, this salad covers all the flavor bases and provides a wonderful base for the linked Ginger Sesame Salmon recipe. It's beautiful too.

Fruit and Fresh Whipped Cream by Rebecca Ijekah

Great Easy Dessert

Romeo and Juliet appetizers by Tien Douglas

guava paste and cheese

Southwest Cold Bean Dip by Andra Kiser

I got this recipe from a friend almost 25 years ago. This recipe goes a long way and I usually only make a half recipe. Everyone loves it. Thanks, Maria!

Miss Polly's Fresh Ciliengini & Roma Tomato Caprese Salad by Miss Polly Motzko

Miss Polly’ Fresh Ciliengini & Cherry Tomato Salad This salad evolved the moment I saw a product I had never seen-Precious Fresh Mozzarella Cheese Ciliengini in water. I found it at Jon’s Marketplace here in CA where all great International ingredients can be found for usually half the price anywhere else. I took an 8 ounce…

Raw Green Pea and Almond Dip - " Kurma" by The Blender Girl

The second this dip hit my lips, it was love at first bite – I immediately became intoxicated with the unique zesty flavor and crunchy texture. This dip epitomizes the “blend and chow in under 5 minutes” philosophy that I am so fond of. It is dead easy, bursting with flavor, and incredibly versatile. Another added bonus is that the…

Sunbutter Nut Balls by Libby

A treat for those on a super healthy lifestyle diet, sunflower seeds are combined with coconut oil to create a guilt free candy suitable for any occasion.Great for those with diabetes and peanut allergies, too, or anyone just trying to shed a few pounds and looking for a great sugary snack substitute.Kids love them, and so do I !

Healthy Tropical Smoothie by Beth Roan

Great way to sneak some fruit into your picky kids diet.