This recipe for bacon-wrapped cherries makes one of my favorite appetizers. I say it serves 18 people, but if no one stops me, I will eat the whole batch myself and start making more.

"Red rice is slightly sweet and packed with nutrients that both nurture the body and calm the mind," restaurateur and cookbook author Su-Mei Yu says. Rice is also considered perfectly balanced among all the elements. ...

Recreated from a deli salad sold at a national grocery. Makes a HUGE bowl, enough to serve a crowd; travels well to a potluck.

These will be your new go-to appetizer or side dish once you try them! They are amazing dipped in garlic aioli or sriracha mayo. Careful, 1 in 10 peppers are hot!

Elote is Mexican corn on the cob that's grilled and smothered in butter, mayonnaise, and crumbled cotija cheese. This recipe was given to me by a Mexican friend of mine. Street vendors there sell their corn made this ...

These savory little bundles have just five ingredients. While a little time-consuming at first, these come together quickly once you get the hang of them! Perfect as an appetizer for a large crowd. You can also make...

Creamy, tangy, and crunchy, with a hint of spice and sweetness from pickles, this reminds me of my grandmother's potato salad served every Easter or any time we had barbecue. She always dotted it with olives for a fin...

Black rice, also called forbidden rice, gives this dish from New York chef JJ Johnson its striking appearance. “Kids love fried rice,” says Johnson. “And it’s a perfect vehicle for sneaking in some fruits and ...

These grilled artichokes with a garlic and lemon dipping sauce are the best way to eat artichokes!

This is an extra bacon-y version of my go-to ranch cheese ball recipe. If you're a bacon or ranch lover (or both), this is the cheese ball dreams are made of, and will be a staple appetizer for entertaining.

Chef Hugh Acheson’s shrimp fried rice also includes bits of crispy bacon and irresistible bites of fresh tatsoi. It’s a perfect meal in a bowl.

Pretty and delicious, too! The combination of the purple cabbage (a little sweeter than the green) and the apples is awesome. The dressing is my Grandma's recipe. You will be sure to impress your guests!

Try this recipe for sliced zucchini on the grill if you have too many squash in your garden. It's a quick and delicious summer recipe.

These crispy oven-baked kale chips are a great homemade snack. You cannot stop at just eating one, just like potato chips. Great for parties, too.

Former F&W editor Kay Chun creates a fast, vegetarian one-bowl meal by stir-frying cooked rice with chickpeas, spinach, and fragrant ginger and cumin.

I've kept this recipe from my Grandmother. Apples, celery, dates and walnuts are dressed in a light fluffy marshmallow cream. It's very good and children seem to love it.

Delicious zucchini stuffed with your favorite ingredients and finished on the hot grill. Grilled zucchini boats make a great side dish or light meal.

These potato cakes are simple and quick to make with only a few ingredients. Great with any meal and kids of all ages love 'em!

This comforting, vegetable-packed rice is infused with ginger. It’s best made with day-old rice to absorb all the flavorings.

Delicious and fresh summer treat. A favorite for everyone.

This salad came straight from my grandmother's recipe collection. It's a tradition every summer and soooo refreshing and delicious. Be sure to put this on ice if it's going to be served outdoors.

Nom Wah dim sum parlor owner Wilson Tang's generous helping of shrimp turns a side dish into an unmissable menu item.

Churros (Mexican fritters) are very common at fairs. In my border hometown, the line at this stand is always overwhelming. People wait hours in line just to get a taste of these churros. I have run across several reci...

This grilled squash is a tasty way to use up all the yellow squash you have pouring out of your garden every summer. I also do this same thing with zucchini.