Roasted Asparagus and Parmesan by Nancy Miyasaki

This is a simple and delicious Italian recipe adapted from the Barefoot Contessa. We leave out the egg and sometimes the lemon (depends on what you are serving this with).

HERB GOAT CHEESE SANDWICH by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

HERB GOAT CHEESE SANDWICH

Shrimp, Avocado and Grapefruit Salad by erin de martini

Tangy salad for warm summer days

Watermelon Smoothie by Kelsey Martin

Inspired from the National Watermelon Promotion Board!

Parmesan Roasted Asparagus by Karen

A very simple and delicious asparagus, lightly accented with parmesan.

Caponata by Farrell May Podgorsek

Caponata is traditionally served as an antipasto with toasted baguette slices or crackers. It is savory, with a touch of sweetness from the raisins and salt from the olives and capers. You can also use it as a pasta or pizza topping. This is one of the most popular appetizers I serve. The recipe doubles well and it freezes…

Sauteed Pineapple Salad by Wendi Taylor

Delicious sauteed pineapple slices with a hint of cinnamon and sugar, served on a bed of fresh green lettuce and sprinkled with grated cheddar cheese. Perfect salad course for holiday meals or dinner parties.

Chow-Chow Relish by Salad Foodie

Fall's green tomatoes are a perfect base for a batch of chow-chow. This pickled relish or condiment is lip-smacking good on hotdogs, hamburgers, fish, poultry, beans - oh, just everything! This version is a fusion of a friend's recipe and several others I compared it to, and I really like the results! A stash of 6 pints or 12…

Grilled Scallops and Papaya Salsa by Denise Sherin

Great light dinner or lunch. Make sure to have some good crusty bread with it.

Vegetarian Potstickers by Amanda B

CRISP CREAM SALAD by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

CRISP CREAM SALAD

Strawberry Colada Smoothie by Dr. Clairborne

Loaded with Vitamin C and potassium, this smoothie is great for a quick immune boosting breakfast on the go.

guacamole by A.C.

this guacamole is fairly mild, but goes great with blue corn chips it is a perfect dip.

Quick Banana Breakfast To Go by Twinkle103

Mixed veggie and seed bake by Peter Brown

Although this is an ideal single dish to serve to vegetarians it is also versatile and unusual enough to serve as accompaniment to meat and fish and it goes particularly well with couscous or brown rice. This dish is easy to prepare and you can vary the ingredients to suit your own tastes. In summer you can also serve this dish at…