Sweet Pickles In 15 Minutes. Just In Time For The 4th! by kathy gori

It's been busy here in Sonoma getting ready for our annual 4th of July barbecue. In planning our menu this year, we decided to go for the traditional American organic beef burgers with all the fixings, two kinds of coleslaw, James Beards' sour cream slaw, a tart Indian cabbage dish, an Indian style potato salad, mixed wild greens…

The Best Refrigerator Pickles by Robyn Savoie

This is my mothers refrigerator pickle recipe. This was handed down from generation to generation in our house.

Sugared Pecans by Robyn Savoie

This toasted sweet and spicy treat is great anytime. Serve for friendly get together's, tailgating, sporting event parties, and at holiday parties.

No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars by Brittany Hoverman

Happy Kids Guacamole by Jennie McCluskey

This makes my kids happy. It is homemade guacamole. A pretty basic, nutritious, delicious recipe. Try it, you might love it!

Guacamole Tex-Mex by Amos Miller

Super simple - fast - packs just enough punch. It will be the best you ever tasted. Bring on the cervesas, margaritas - and lots of quality tortilla chips! Just like Chipotle - but homemade!

Baked Cheese & Olive & Pepper Warm Dip by "Cheffie Cooks"

Delicious warm dip for any get together, serve with crackers or chips.

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!

Skinny Sliders with Caramelized Onions, Yum! by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

Minimizing is the new super-sizing and these little sliders are terrific. No need to heat up the barbecue because these mini burgers are best made on a George Foreman grill, Panini maker or in a pan. The deep, subtle sweetness of the caramelized onions really add a wonderful flavor to these little gems. To make them skinny, I’m using…

Pretzel Dogs by Rhodes Bake-N-Serv

The perfect lunch for a picnic in the backyard. Source: http://www.rhodesbread.com/recipes/view/pretzel-dogs

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!!

A Summer Event Salad by J. Gino Genovesi

In the summertime, one is always looking for a refreshing dish, light, tasty and low fat. This salad is great and is a great' tag-a-long' for picnics and family get together. It stays fresh and does not wilt.

Healthy Chickpea Recipes - Gluten Free Goldfish Crackers by Aaron

Here's a childhood favorite that's actually healthy. Using the powerhouse vegetable chickpea. Yes, it's used for other recipes than just Hummus. Mom was right - eat your vegetables. So here's your chance! My recipe is free of the top eight common allergens.

Cranberry Wontons by Carolinaheartstrings

This month I have gone cranberry crazy! There are so many recipes that cranberries would be wonderful in and this is one I just knew would be delicious. What a different delicious way to use cranberries and just the perfect appetizer/snack for any occasion this upcoming holiday season. The combination of the sweetness of the…