Yogurt Cheese by Kari Smith

I didn't see a Y-Cheese recipe ....so thought I better put one in. It's so simple to make and so good....low in fat compared to regular cream cheese. You can use it in recipes that call for cream cheese. No more feeling guilty over haveing cream cheese on your toast. You can add maple syrup or sugar to sweeten the Y cheese if…

Chilled Strawberry Soup by Melanie Pais

Crispy Pan Fried Tofu by Orph

Tip: A cast iron pan works great for this. Heat pan on high heat for about a minute before adding oil.

Quinoa & Veggie Stuffed Sweet Peppers by Enda Love

GALA CRABMEAT DIP by Ruby Densmore

So easy, so versatile and so good. If I’m serving this as an appetizer I heat it in the microwave and serve it with various crackers. Or, you can put this as a filling into wonton wrappers or use filo pastry and bake/fry.

Vodka Bruschetta by Monocot

A Really Yummy vodka bruschetta that makes them just disappear in seconds.

Lemon Chive Dip by Melinda

This recipe can be used with many fish dishes including shrimp and lobster. A versatile recipe that can even be used on a wrap or where ever it calls for a lemony tart dip.

Whiskey Soda Bread by Monocot

This sweet bread is stuffed with whiskey-soaked raisings and orange rind and served with whiskey butter for a delicious variation of traditional Irish soda bread. If you don't want to use whiskey, simply soak the raisins in hot water.

Avocado & Shrimp Martini by Orph

Spicy cucumber salad by Chez la mere

courtesy julia moskin cook fight serve with grilled steak

Roasted Eggplant Slices The Perfect Bread Alternative by Homemade & Yummy

Roasted Eggplant Slices The Perfect Bread Alternative is great for carb watchers. Topped with artichokes, feta cheese & olives. Makes a great appetizer.

Fig marmalade for cheese by Susanna Crofton

Have a couple of figs kicking around?This is a great little marmalade to have as a topping for crostini and goat cheese.

Devilled Eggs by Chez la mere

MELANIE 'S clam recipes by melanie

Thai pickled beans or asparagus by Mama_B

I pickled green beans this way last year and we're still enjoying them now. Thai basil is relatively easy to find now, and is wonderful to grow. These pickles make great stir-sticks in savoury cocktails like Bloody Marys or Bloody Casears. Pickle crisp, while not necessary, is helpful in keeping the veggies from getting soft.