Chilled Italian Zucchini Appetizer by John Spottiswood

This is a fantastic recipe that I adapted from Marcella Hazen. She recommends serving this at room temperature, but I've had a similar broccoli appetizer at a great local Italian restaurant and they chill it, so I thought I would too. I think it would be great either way. If it's hot out, and a chilled appetizer would be nice, then…

Marinated Brussels Sprouts by Micheline

These brussels sprouts are a bit spicy, a bit tangy, a bit sweet, just the correct combination of flavours.

Creole Potato Salad by Frank Speyerer

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.

Tabbouleh by Kiwi Louise

This is a Gordon Ramsey recipe, slightly adapted. It has such a fresh summery taste and people are always asking me for the recipe. It's a great alternative to a rice salad.

Dhal/Lentil And Radish Gravy by Navaneetham Krishnan

Dhal with radish, spices and milk levels up the spicy, tangy and creamy flavors.

Keerai Kootu (Spinach Dhal Curry) by Navaneetham Krishnan

The taste is always fantastic - soft textured spinach and dhal drenched in creamy gravy with hints of spices.

Broccoli Florets Chef Style by Nazzareno Casha

Vegetable side dish

Cauliflower Curry by Navaneetham Krishnan

An aromatic curry, bolstered with rich flavors of spices and ghee/butter.