Tomato Corn Salad

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If you’re cooking fresh corn, cook a few extra ears and chill them overnight to make this easy seasonal salad. Eat it as it’s own dish or as a topping for any basic meat dish.

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Caramelized Onion Crostini

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Thinking onions aren’t enough to give an appetizer amazing flavor? Think again. Caramelize these onions just right and your guests won’t even care if you decide to skip the olives. Tip: If you’re in a rush, you can caramelize onions faster by turning up the heat, but the best flavor comes from letting the cooking process […]

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Mini Potato Pancake Canapés

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Potato pancakes are a lovely appetizer or accompaniment to any brunch. This recipe is easy to scale up to feed a crowd, especially if you have an electric griddle with a large surface to allow you to serve more hot and fresh at the same time.

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Salmon & Sweet Potato Fishcakes

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These easy, tasty fishcakes are the perfect way to use up leftover sweet potatoes and fish. If you never have leftover fish, canned salmon will work equally well in this recipe. For an appetizer, make the cakes smaller to double or triple the number of cakes.

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Pupusas Revueltas

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Step outside your comfort zone and try something exciting for dinner this weekend! If you can’t find corn flour easily in your grocery store, look for masa harina or, in a pinch, you can make your own by pulsing regular corn meal in your food processor until it’s a fine powder. Serve with a little hot […]

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Fresh Salsa

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Fresh salsa is an easy treat to bring to a party. Use it as a topping for fish, mix it in with some beans and corn for a mini meal, or eat it straight with whole grain chips–this is a recipe you want in your arsenal.

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Spinach & Artichoke Dip

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You will not regret making this scrumptious dish a regular guest at your parties. It’s even easy enough to make surprise appearances in your snack routine. For the best texture, be sure to squeeze the spinach as thoroughly dry as you can, letting it rest for a few minutes in between squeezing to make sure […]

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Broiled Tomatoes Parmesan

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This easy side dish adds a sense of elegance to any dinner. It’s the perfect way to enjoy garden-fresh tomatoes in August, when their flavors are at their peak.

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