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!

Quick Organic Guacamole by dp

Perfect guacamole for parties or whenever

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…

Mango Salsa by Kelsey Martin

Watermelon Salsa by Kelsey Martin

This salsa is perfect during hot summer days!

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…

Delicious Edamame, Spinach Hummus by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

You'll just love this easy to make dip. It’s loaded with such good-for-you ingredients. Unlike most hummus, which is made mostly of garbanzo beans, tahini, garlic and olive oil, this ones unconventional. Our green colored hummus has garbanzo beans, garlic and hummus, but you’ll love the addition of edamame and fresh spinach. Talk…

Walnut Pesto Toast by Lily Julow

Ceviche by Michael Chen

Light and refreshing ceviche. I used fresh striped bass that we caught on the Sacramento River, but think you could substitute with any fresh white fish, conch or scallops.

Smoked Salmon Finger Sandwiches by Andrea Faz

Yummy finger sandwiches

Mayonnaise/Sour Cream/Cream Cheese Substitute by Andrea Faz

My mother is a health freak, and I grew up eating strained plain yogurt instead of mayo, sour cream, cream cheese. It actually tastes really good, and is a great way to reduce some calories and fat for you health conscious folk.

fresh authentic salsa by dp

Authentic Mexican Salsa

Pico de Gallo by Terri

Roasted Red Pepper Pseudo Hummus by jodie morgan

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

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.