I challenge myself to...:

Fried Green Tomato Sandwich with Bacon

You will need: Green tomatoes, flour, cornmeal, milk, bacon, Thousand Island dressing, chili powder, lettuce and sourdough bread.

Thai Beef Salad

You will need: Sirloin steak, Roma tomatoes, scallions, cucumber, fresh cilantro, sesame ginger dressing and lettuce.

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.

Terrific Tofu Salad

You will need: Tofu, lemons, vegetable oil, garlic, cherry tomatoes and fresh basil.

Roasted Pepper Salsa

You will need: Red or yellow bell peppers, jalapeno pepper, tomatoes, cumin, fresh cilantro and balsamic vinaigrette.

Chopped Salad

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