Cowboy Caviar by Lynn Yamamoto

This is fresh, healthy and delicious. People love it, even kids. You can make it ahead, so it's great for a summer party. Serve it with scoop-shaped tortilla chips, or have it on the side as a relish. I add extra cilantro, because there can never be too much cilantro!

Guacamole from Oaxaca by John Spottiswood

This is an easy to make, flavorful, and slightly spicy guacamole. Previously I never blended the onion, garlic and cilantro into a puree as this calls for, and I think it does a better job of distributing the flavors evenly. It also reduces the amount of fine mincing required. Even if you've got a trusted guacamole recipe, you…

Raw Vegan Kale Chips by The Blender Girl

For those of you not familiar with kale chips – welcome to vegan nirvana. Raw foodists, vegans, health nuts, or those in “the green know” chow down happily on a handful of fresh kale chips as a green, nutritious alternative to conventional potato chips. They are not fried or baked; free from all of the carcinogens, additives and…

Nutella Cream Cheese Fruit Dip by Jamieanne

A smooth and creamy fruit dip made from Nutella and cream cheese. Tastes amazing with apples!

Roasted Red Pepper Pseudo Hummus by jodie morgan

Delicious, quick and easy, no-cook appetizer. Perfect for a party or for everyday.

Avocado with a mediterranean vinaigrette by Brett Ede

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.

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.

Celery crackers with tofu and onion salad by Gourmandelle LifestyleBlog

I love celery! And most of all I love crunchy edible stuff! I found out this recipe a long time ago and I finally decided to make it. These crackers are the perfect combination and you can eat them with almost any salty meal. About tofu....what can I say?! At first I didn't like it so much, but know I enjoy it more than I used to…

Multivitamin Salad by Gourmandelle LifestyleBlog

Two weeks ago I kept a raw week diet in order to cleanse my body because I felt terribly guilty after eating a lot of crap (meat free though) in the mini-vacation at the seaside. It was a great week during which I filled my body with a bundle of vitamins and minerals, although it was a bit annoying that I didn’t have much time for…

Sherrie's Clam Dip by Patrick Travis

My favorite clam dip.

Mango Salsa by Gloria Bass

Fresh mango salsa is easy to make and perfect with halibut or salmon or as the salsa in fish tacos. Makes a tasty, colorful appetizer dip with tortilla chips. From Elise on Simply Recipes.

The Anything Dip by Krystal Gilbert

You can dip anything in this sauce. This is the easiest sauce to make ever! And you wont believe how good it is! (excellent for fish, tator tots, fries, onion rings, ect.)

DC's Black Bean Hummus by Stephanie Carroll

Just a blend of some of the best ingredients for a fantastic dip or spread