Summer Spaghetti with Yellow Zucchini, Asparagus and Fresh Herbs

This seasonally-inspired recipe uses fresh, local veggies and herbs for a healthy, light and easy-to-make dish, perfect for summer reunions.

Slow Cooker Spanish Baked Beans

You can adjust from vegetarian to meaty by adding up to 8 oz (225 g) dry chorizo sausage or a piece of lean smoky bacon or smoked turkey thigh.

Watermelon Lemonade with SPLENDA®

German Chocolate Thumbprints

The sweet coconut- and pecan-filled centres are the stars of these decadent creations. The traditional condensed milk used to bind together German chocolate icing is replaced with a rich white chocolate ganache you'll fall in love with.

Steamed Pickerel With Oyster Mushroom Sauce

You can steam any delicate white-fleshed freshwater fish or saltwater fish in this manner. Try cod or halibut if you prefer -- the sustainable choice in both cases is wild Pacific from North America.

Lemon & Tahini Rotini

Pork & Shrimp Meatballs In Sticky Maple Sauce

Tomato Cheddar Salad

To keep this salad crisp and fresh, top the Starter Salad with the add-ins before leaving home. Then toss with the dressing just before eating.

Pork Wonton Dumplings

These irresistible Chinese-style snacks may look complicated yet you can make them in about 30 minutes.

Barbara's Cheesy Bacon Nibbles

This is a recipe from my friend Barbara who died a number of years ago from breast cancer. We used to play bridge together once a week and Barbara always served these tasty snacks that were a big favourite with everyone.