Dill isn't usually associated with Chinese cooking, but here it is used by the handful to blend wonderfully with the beef.
Frozen green peas replace most of the high-fat avocado in this colourful dip, which is so delicious that it's hard to believe how low in fat it is. Serve with pita crisps, bread sticks or simple veggie sticks.
Scout farmer's markets for tasty offerings from local cheesemongers and butchers selling house-made salami, prosciutto, pepperoni and other dry sausages. Then add your own marinated olives for an easy dockside hors d'oeuvre platter.
People love the combination of fish and cream cheese on crackers, lavash or toasted pita bread.
Sour rhubarb adds tantalizing tang to sweet barbecue sauce. And, with frozen rhubarb, you can make this any time of year.