Fresh Garden Salad with Balsamic Marinade by Salad Foodie

A summertime side with plenty of garden vegetables in a pleasant balsamic marinade. Add grilled meat or fish and dessert and dinner is a cinch. Allow 30-60 minutes marinating time before serving (though it can be made ahead and refrigerated up to 24 hours if preferred.)

Chinese Eggplant Salad by Bert Sackman

This southwestern dish is based on the Sichuanese Fish Fragrant Eggplant.

New Orleans Butter Pralines by David Gilbert

New Orleans pralines -- and that's pronounced PRAH-leens, to set the record straight -- are unique among pralines. They contain butter and milk to give them a softer, almost chewy texture. The taste is addictive.

SIMPLE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES by cortney kelly

this is a really divine taste.

Pupu-style Spareribs by Bella Marie

Lemon Fluff Dessert by peace

Light, fluffy, perfect for hot summer days. Found recipe on tastofhome.com/simple.

banana pudding by Veronica Gantley

There is nothing better than Homemade banana pudding. It blows that boxed stuff out of the water.

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies by Miri

From Cuisine Magazine with some of my own tweaks, this recipe is constantly requested by my husband's co-workers. So, guys, now you can make it yourselves and you don't have to share!

Vanilla Cupcakes by Baking Decorations

This cupcakes recipe is on my blog http://bakingdecorations.com/recipes/vanilla-cupcakes/.

Spinach Artichoke Dip by John Elder

The perfect healthy dip for parties or just to munch on. Use spinach, artichoke hearts and cheese to make this quick and tasty anytime appetizer.

Four C Coleslaw by Salad Foodie

This is my version of a coleslaw I tasted many years ago at a catered event. It's close but not precisely the same. However it's a refreshing change from those familiar too-creamy coleslaws. The salad base is made up of 4 vegetables that start with the letter C, hence the recipe name. Cabbage, corn, cucumber, and cilantro team up…

Creamy Mashed Potatoes by Beth Roan

Delicious, easy, creamy mashed potatoes.

Grilled Coconut Pineapple by Beth Roan

Perfect sweet tooth cure for a summer day.

Spicy Sweet-And-Sour Grilled Chicken by K. Garner

From Gourmet's Modern Menu

Therese's Barbecue Rub by Therese

This is a fantastic BBQ Rub just in time for the spring and summer bbq season it is great on chicken and ribs . The recipe makes about 3 Cups of rub just store it in a plastic container will last for months.