San Antone Black Bean Salad by Amos Miller

With friends and family living in the great state of Texas, my frequent visits have always meant new flavor profiles to experience, new ways to express myself in the kitchen and when I am invited out and asked to 'bring something to pass'. I developed the following recipe to assure that I would seldom have to carry home any…

Polly's Crackers by Heather Smith

I found this recipe in a "Handed Down" recipe book my mom gave me... This is a very simple snack to make for your family or to take along anywhere! It stays fresh for at least 3 weeks if kept in an airtight container or zip lock bag.

Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad with Red Grapes by Robyn Savoie

This salad has been to as many family gatherings as I have! It holds well...and leftovers are still tasty a day later.

Orange & Black Olive Salad by Amos Miller

A Moroccan favorite, as made by my friend, Chef Paula Wolfert, as found in one of my very favorite books 'Couscous and Other Good Food from Morocco'.

Thai Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing by Micheline

A tasty thai salad with a flavourful sesame, ginger dressing that is easy and quick to prepare.

Mediterranean Summer Salad by Amos Miller

This Spanish-influenced salad is refreshing anytime you have it - from a dinner party to a picnic lunch. Bright notes of lime and cilantro. the wonderful pairing of sweet onion and navel orange, the sensuously smooth silkiness of avocado and tomato, all set off by the crisp crunch of toasted almond slices and the elegant earthiness…

Homemade Chocolate Milk Shakes by Jennifer Sikora

A frugal way to make a homemade chocolate milk shake when you don't have any ice cream on hand. You will not believe how delicious these shakes are!

Smoked salmon WITHOUT SMOKE by Micheline

An excellent gravlax appetizer. Serve with or without cream cheese on thin crackers or fresh baguette slices.

Heirloom Tomato Caprese Salad by Mihir Shah

Heirloom tomato's are coming into season (as I'm writing this) - this is a wonderful dish for summertime picnics or a light weekend lunch. Also a great appetizer for the family.

Catalina Mexican Salad by Elsie Pines

Vegan Coconut, Almond or Cashew Milk by Jill

Great replacement for soy milk. Much less expensive than buying already prepared and tastes just as good. Works very well in coffee and cereals! Excellent for Raw diets. I"ve only made these using my Vita-mix but I'm sure a regular blender will work too, just take a bit longer with a bit more wasted pulp. When you are ready to…

Mix Bean Salad by MANJULA

This one will fit in your new food plate and your wallet perfectly. The healthiest salad of all..A great way to add fiber in your diet.

Sherrie's Clam Dip by Patrick Travis

My favorite clam dip.

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,…