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…

Quick Organic Guacamole by dp

Perfect guacamole for parties or whenever

Romaine Salad with Lemon-Parmesan Dressing by Nancy Miyasaki

A simple but fantastic salad with a very nice dressing. Oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes add depth and flavor to this salad. We all really enjoyed this. Another amazing dish from my good friend Marci Chan!

Pickled turnips by Chris Patil

Last Thanksgiving, I went up to Portland to enjoy the holiday with a group of old friends. By Saturday, we were all stuffed and vaguely tired of food – but our friend Eric managed to revive our appetites with a creative light meal consisting entirely of homemade pickles and two kinds of fried carbs (polenta and a salty fried batter…

Weir Dough for Pizza by Joanne Weir

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.

Giggling Gourmet's "Don Quixote's Boca de Fuego!" Hot Sauce by Giggling Gourmet

For those that like it hot: Here's a hot sauce personal favorite of my own design that I have been working on over the years, it has a nice kick, fresh taste & creamy texture and we use it on just about everything! Enjoy!

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.

Catalina Mexican Salad by Elsie Pines