Fresh Corn and Asiago Cheese Bread Pudding by Steve Iler

OK, there are some gut bomb ingredients here, but put aside the diet for now. Besides, you look great and you could stand to put a little meat on your bones. I think you’ll like this enough to call it your secret when friends ask for the recipe.

Summer Squash & Tomato Saute by Ron Bouchard

Lemon-Pepper-Garlic Overnight Refrigerated Pickles by "Cheffie Cooks"

The easiest and best homemade pickles! We love these.

Zucchini Fritters by Erin S

A fun and different way to eat your vegetables

Roasted Vegetable Succotash by Robyn Savoie

Of all traditional Thanksgiving dishes, succotash is the most likely one that was served at the first feast. Introduced to colonial cooks by the native Indians of Rhode Island, succotash was probably made with local shell or cranberry beans. Contemporary cooks, like their colonial counterpart's, know that roasting brings out the…

Savory Baked Sweet Corn by Julia Ann Souders

A farm dish makes it to the city table. Use fresh sweet corn for a tasty creamy hot side dish with fried chicken and green beans. ©2007-2014 Netta Belle’s Choice® cookbookinabox® “Reg. U.S. Pat. & Trdmk.Off.” Reg. “Trade-marks Canadian Intellectual Property Office.” nettabelleschoice.com and cookbookinabox.com All rights…

Creamed Spinach - Steakhouse Style by Kitchen Dreaming

This dish is very versatile and it pairs well with turkey, ham or pork loin and but goes especially well with prime rib or steak.

Lemon Caper Asparagus by Kyle Dalakas

Fresh asparagus with an olive oil, lemon juice and caper vinaigrette; easy, healthy, low fat and delicious!

Bacon Green Beans by Beth Roan

Adding bacon makes such a big difference

Vegan Carrot Noodles by Jennifer

I love this dish, it really fixed my craving for a warm comforting bowl of pasta. You could also make it with curry. The possibilities are endless. It's also delicious served cold.

Artichokes with Sour Cream Curry Soy Dip by Bob Vincent

This recipe is adapted from The Spice Islands Cook Book published in 1961. My Mom had the book and relied on many of the recipes frequently. Though the pages are falling apart I often browse through the book as it brings back fond memories of my Mom. The dip is good with artichokes but can be used crudities, cooked shrimp or…

Honey Glazed Roasted Carrots by Peanut Butter and Peppers

Sweet and Savory roasted carrots a perfect side dish that would compliment any meal.

Hawaiian Crest Salsa by Smokinhotchef

I came up with this recipe at the spur of the moment to accompany the shrimp recipe I was preparing for a late lunch get-together with several of my sisters and my brother Ken. I had just visited the supermarket, so I had lots of fresh ingredients on hand. My sister Gayle said this recipe reminded her of Hawaii and crisp freshness…

Okra Salad by Carolinaheartstrings

This is our last picnic recipe for June. We have really enjoyed serving up items that are summertime-friendly and hope you make this and several other recipes. Post us a comment and let us know which ones you’ve tried!