Grape and Corn Relish by Farrell May Podgorsek

Sweet and savory relish that is beautiful to look at and has a fresh, slightly spicy flavor. The sweetness of the grapes and corn contrast with the bite of the peppers. Excellent when served with grilled fish or chicken. Try to find Champagne grapes if possible. They are very small, the size of currants, and the perfect sweetness for…

Stuffed Kalamata Olives by Mary Joseph

These salty olives stuffed with a creamy Feta mixture and wrapped in prosciutto will fly off the plate! I’m saying this makes 100 olives but you might actually need another jar if what you’re looking for is exactly 100. Basically it’ll make a whole jar and you’ll probably have some of the cheese mix left over.

Lime-cilantro coleslaw by Nancy Miyasaki

This is a great, light side dish. And it's probably the easiest dish you can possibly make! Perfect with enchiladas or my chicken chilaquiles recipe. A summer treat!

Fresh Cilantro Pesto by Melanie Yunk

Since most of my recipes use only a few sprigs of cilantro, I decided to make a pesto using the rest of the bunch. You can use this sauce on fish, chicken or try it on a pizza or in a taco! Add a little white wine vinegar to make a delicious salad dressing too!

Killer Guacamole by Steve Knowles

People rave about this straight-forward guacamole. Simple to prepare, easily adjusted to your (or your guests') tastes, it's a great start to a BBQ meal.

Almond Frosting by Krystina Castella

Rose's Favorite Flaky Pie Crust by Rose Levy Beranbaum

Cucumber Finger Sandwiches by Andrea Faz

Great for Tea Parties! :)

Smoked Salmon Finger Sandwiches by Andrea Faz

Yummy finger sandwiches

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!

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.

Balsamic Vinegrette Salad Dressing by lhuffman

This dressing is a crowd pleaser. Is has a lot of flavor and works best with baby spinach as the main greens. I have a few different variations of added ingredients including: candied pecans or candied walnuts, craisens, blue cheese or feta cheese, sliced red onion, croutons, mandarin oranges, bosch pears, strawberries and…

Banana Split Pie by Mary Joseph

I'll be the first to admit that I'm not much of a baker, but this is an old family recipe that has been gratiously "given" to me for use in my cookbook so I want to share it here with you all. Its one of the very few dessert recipes I make and its addicting, so look out. To this day if I show up to Thanksgiving without this people are…