Cool and Creamy Ranch Cucumber Salad by Denise Sherin

This is a simple as 1-2-3. Only a few ingredients and a quick 30 minute chill and you are good to go. Great way to use up extra cucumbers. And it's a nice side to BBQ. Cook time is actually chill time.

Cooler Corn by Glenn

Large gatherings of people who like corn on the cob requires a couple of lobster pots or a wash tub and a lot of boiling water and patience. Not anymore. Thanks to tailgating technology there is a simple way to make dozens of ears of corn for the hungry revelers.

Stewed Zucchini And Tomatoes by Robyn Savoie

This Stewed Zucchini and Tomatoes side dish has a wonderful flavor that goes with any meal, and the best part is it'll even make your kitchen smell like Mama's!

Asparagus with Lemon Sauce by Salad Foodie

This fulfilled my need to go beyond that same old, same old steamed asparagus. The lip-smacking sauce is just lemony-perfect. Inspired by allrecipes.com.

Sweet Zucchini Pickles by Salad Foodie

Too many zucchini - what to do? A recipe by Chuck Allen (Palm Springs) caught my eye. Expectations are high from this retired chef, so he takes this recipe as a hostess gift. It is as colorful as it is delicious and lasts about 6 weeks refrigerated. The only thing I added was small cauliflowerettes. What an attractive conversation…

Picco De Gallo by Janelle Carpenter

A fresh salsa that brightens any plate.

Colorful Oven Vegetables by Robyn Savoie

I often serve this attractive side dish with a steak dinner or at a brunch.

Fresh Corn Salad by Kelly Christensen

A friend of mine here in Dallas made this side salad to go with sliders and it was fantastic.

Summer Squash & Tomato Saute by Ron Bouchard

Delicious Home-made Vegetarian Carrot Hot Dog Recipe. by Betsy's Best

Trick your family with this healthy vegetarian hot dog swap and toss that Weiner for something leaner! This carrot dog is the healthiest replacement for a hot dog and has the same flavor and color as your all-American favorite ballpark dog. Drizzle some ketchup and mustard and close your eyes when you take your first bite and be…

Chunky Zucchini & Tomato Cheese Soup/Stew by "Cheffie Cooks"

Delicious year round for lunch entrée.

Spinach Soup with Lemon and Sour Cream by Carolinaheartstrings

This month’s Improv Challenge hosted by Kristen from Frugal Antics of Harried Homemaker required the participants to use lemon and sour cream. Two things I love! Lemon is can be such a unique flavor when added to a main dish meal and sour cream, well . . . . . .. enough said. I put my thinking cap on and came up with this zesty,…

Zucchini, Yellow Squash & Radish Salad by Salad Foodie

So colorful, light and refreshing, this goes over well at summer feeds, and helps use up your garden harvest. Make this in advance to allow a thorough chilling, about 2 hours. It's best served the day made. Sub any veggies you want for variations, or change to a main dish salad over pasta. Leftovers can top salad greens for yet…

Cream of Cauliflower Soup by "Cheffie Cooks"

Outstanding creamed soup served with sharp cheddar cheese! Yum.

Sugar Pumpkin Curry Cream Soup by Amos Miller

We grow sugar pumpkins and after the harvest, I always break them down and puree them and pop them into the freezer for a long Winter's use. In addition to pies (of course), tarts, cookies, breads, custard and sauce - I love sugar pumpkin soup. As you can imagine, this member of the squash family is somewhat sweeter, has fewer seeds…