This fragrant nut butter is packed with almonds and pepitas, which are both good sources of monounsaturated fats. Almonds are also a good source of vitamin E.
This pesto is the perfect way to use up the fresh mint overtaking your garden. Using equal amounts of mint and parsley ensures the mint does not overpower the other ingredients. Serve with lamb chops or toss with cooked bulgur or couscous for a refreshing salad.
You can use leftover roast chicken, or poach chicken especially for this fresh-tasting spring salad.
This refreshing fruit-and-cream concoction makes a great centrepiece for a children's party or a backyard barbecue with tropical food. Although coconut allergies are very rare, make sure your guests know that the punch contains coconut milk.
Crusty rolls absorb just the right amount of dressing from the slaw to add flavour without becoming soggy. Beef, chicken, fish or shrimp can easily be substituted for the pork.
Celebrate this summer's reunion with a cake displaying your family tree. To get it to the picnic, cover it with a cake dome, or place toothpicks at 2-inch (5 cm) intervals around top edge and drape with plastic wrap, then transport it in a cooler.
A bit time-consuming, but worth the effort, these cheese-stuffed and fried peppers are a Mexican staple. Fresh poblano peppers are mildly hot and darker green with more tapered tips than sweet green peppers. If they are unavailable or if you want a milder version, use small sweet red or yellow peppers.
