Open-Faced Caprese Sandwiches are a quick crowd pleaser, packed with local and fresh ingredients everyone can enjoy!

Make the best of local summer bounty with fresh ingredients! This bean dip is perfect for a crowd or to snack on all week long.

A bowl of tender beans, peppers and smoky bacon may bring good luck, and it will certainly feed you well.

Chilaquiles are comfort food for anyone who loves Mexican flavors. 

Walnuts, cranberries and a tangy dressing give this salad crunch and the perfect balance of sweet and sour flavor.

When you fire up the grill, don’t forget your veggie sides! 

This lightly curried chicken salad is accented by sweet grapes and dates. Try it atop lettuce or stuffed in a pita.

These delicious salmon packets make for a quick and easy dinner. Substitute or add more vegetables for variety.

Take a break from your usual coleslaw and try this minty, jalapeno-kissed cabbage salad.

Tofu is infused with a flavorful marinade then topped with spicy cabbage and carrot slaw in these tasty wraps.

Fry up some delicious, crispy potato pancakes and enjoy them with sour cream and applesauce or nontraditional toppings.

Sweet Potato Gratin with Caramelized Onions & Sage

In my "Eating out of the garden" series, we'll use cucumbers and sweet onions.