Texas de Brazil - Caipirinha by Evandro Caregnato

Weir Dough for Pizza by Joanne Weir

Quick Organic Guacamole by dp

Perfect guacamole for parties or whenever

7 Layer Taco Dip by Chef Smith

Perfect for any party! The multiple servings is excellent for several people or prep the items and store separately to whip up a bigger protion for a lunch!

Mixed Green Salad with Pears, Walnuts, Cranberries, and Maple Dressing by Jackie Newgent

Having family or friends over for a special dinner? This salad will knock their socks off! The maple syrup in the dressing coupled with the mixture of seasonal fruit and nuts create a concoction worthy of an elegant affair or casual merrymaking.…

Smashed Avocado by Jeremy Cheng

The sangria, perfect to cool this summer. by chefgonin

In a glass jar, put the chopped fruit, sugar and spirits, stir with a wooden spoon and quickly dissolves the soda and then add the wine. It is important that the wine and soda are very cold . Just when serving ice is added to stirring quickly to this very cold sangria. Place the jar on the table with empty glasses and each is…

fresh authentic salsa by dp

Authentic Mexican Salsa

Sweet Escape by Tony Abou-Ganim, The Modern Mixologist

This cocktail was featured and served at the 2008 Grammy after party!

Hamachi Crudo with Sharlyn Melon and Mint by Staffan Terje

Don't be intimidated by sushi; this is a great dish you can make for or with your friends. Make sure you request high quality (sushi-grade) hamachi from your seafood store. You will absolutely love this dish and will have a great time making and serving it.

litchi with papaya by sunil k.nayar

fresh and ripe litchi with papaya

3 Way Cheese Ball by Chef Smith

Make 3 different flavors of cheese balls or make the base and multiply one of the variations by 3 for a large cheese ball of one flavor.