I challenge myself to...:

Perfectly Pickled Beets

You will need: Beets, red onion, white vinegar, sugar, cloves, and cinnamon.

Greek Cucumber Salad

You will need: Cucumbers, red onion, feta cheese, red wine vinaigrette.

Panzanella Salad

This bread salad is popular in Europe.  Cube half a loaf of day-old, locally baked crusty bread and lightly toast it in the oven, like large croutons (in 1-inch squares).  Rough chop 3 ripe local toma

Insalata Caprese

You will need:  Small, fresh mozzarella balls, cherry tomatoes, red onion, fresh basil, olive oil and lettuce.

Chopped Salad

You will need: Tomatoes, cucumbers, summer squash, red or green bell peppers, red onion, fresh mint and lemon vinaigrette.

Grilled Roasted Vegetables

You will need: Any mix of eggplant, bell peppers, zucchini, summer squash, onions, mushrooms, scallions and red wine vinaigrette.

Chicken Salad with Apples and Walnuts

You will need: Chicken breast, red or green apple, celery, walnuts, red onion, scallion, garlic, mayonnaise, lemon juice and tarragon.

Tomato Bruschetta

You will need: Roma tomatoes, red onion, fresh basil and parsley, garlic, olive oil and balsamic vinegar.