This Chilled Cucumber Soup is a refreshing warm weather favorite that is perfect for brunches, afternoon tea and dining al fresco.
Appetizers
Roasted Grapes Recipe
This Roasted Grapes Recipe includes fresh fruit, garlic and herbs, and is wonderful served as a side dish or condiment.
Roasted Squash Seeds Recipe
Roasted Squash Seeds have a crunchy texture and nutty taste. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed as a snack, appetizer or garnish.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Herbes de Provence
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Herbes de Provence are delicious as a main dish, side dish, or snack. Roasting caramelizes the sprouts and enhances their sweet, nutty flavor and gives them a crispy on the outside, tender on the inside texture.
Cherry Chutney Recipe
This Cherry Chutney Recipe delivers a sweet-tart condiment to serve with curries, grilled cheese, veggie burgers, grilled tofu, roasted vegetables and more.
Radish Toast with Chive Blossom Butter
This Radish Toast with Chive Blossom Butter is the best thing since sliced bread. Crisp radishes, edible flowers, creamy butter, fresh baguette!
Chocolate Hummus
This easy, vegetarian recipe for Chocolate Hummus contains garbanzo beans (chickpeas), tahini, cocoa powder, date syrup and vanilla. The result is a decadent, fudgy dip that tastes a bit like brownie batter. Serve with fresh fruit, hard or soft pretzels, graham crackers or even cheese.
Roasted Shishito Peppers with Honey and Smoked Sea Salt
Roasted Shishito peppers are dressed with a drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of smoked sea salt for an earthy, sweet and salty appetizer.
Cucamelon Refrigerator Pickles
Cucamelon refrigerator pickles are easy to make and can be used like any other pickle: 0n a relish tray, in salads, on sandwiches, etc. This pickled cucamelon recipe requires 2 weeks curing time in the fridge and yields 4 pints of pickles (approx. sixteen 4 oz servings).
Membrillo (Quince Paste)
Membrillo is a rich paste made with quince, a fragrant yellow fruit in the apple and pear family. It is often served with Manchego cheese for a sweet and savory treat that works as an appetizer, snack, or dessert. This vegetarian recipe yields two 9-inch square pans.