Grilled Pineapple Upside Down Cake by Robyn Medlin

This cake is made in 2 major steps- grilling the pineapple and then baking the cake batter.

Jalapeno Poppers by Robyn Medlin

Light Strawberry Mousse by Micheline

An easy, light, fluffy, creamy, strawberry mousse dessert to end an elegant meal.

German Chocolate Cheesecake Cookie Bars by Joann Mathias

Caribbean Jerk Cucumbers by Joann Mathias

Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies by Joann Mathias

Hershey's Special Dark Truffle Brownie Cheesecake by Joann Mathias

Classic Cola Cake by Joann Mathias

Sweet basil tomato salad by Lynn Yamamoto

I adapted this recipe from a tomato salad my mom's friend, Michi, made us years ago. She marinates the tomatoes in the dressing. We use this as salad dressing. You need to use a pretty sturdy lettuce such as Romaine--it's a substantial dressing. It's got wonderful flavor either way you use it.

banana pudding by Veronica Gantley

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

Sausage-Bacon-Apricot Kabobs by Chef Smith

Marinated Roasted Pepper Canape by Chef Smith

The pepper mixture can be made ahead of time.

Chicken & Rice Puffs by Chef Smith

Great for any wedding or cocktail party

My Taco Salad by Tanya Noyes

An easy recipe on a hot summer night that doesn't heat up the house.

Broccoli Dip by Chef Smith