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"This appetizer or side dish makes a crispy complement to any Italian entree. I just started with my grandmother's bruschetta...

"We're always looking for satisfying vegetarian meals, and this one tops the list. These melts are especially delicious in the...

"Here is a recipe that showcases spring veggies in all of their glory. The fresh, crunchy radish salad really complements...

"I’m always changing this salad up. Here I used tomato, zucchini and olives for a Greek-inspired salad. Try adding a...

"Guests can’t get enough of this thick, zesty dip that bursts with fresh Mediterranean flavour. The feta cheese and fresh...

"I have four gardens, including one just for herbs, so I always have a pretty good spread of produce. I...

"I love celebrating my Greek heritage with this super simple and scrumptious Sunday dinner idea. Prep time is a breeze...

"I simmer chicken thighs in a spicy-sweet sauce, shred them and then pile 'em high on pretzel buns to create...

"This grilled chicken gets a lovely pop of colour and flavour from the lime butter—don't skip it!" —Diane Halferty, Corpus...

"Simple chicken on the grill can’t compare with this wake-up-the-taste-buds version. It has just the right mix of spicy and...

"This rich, creamy squash and zucchini casserole, with its crunchy topping would make a wonderful dish to take to summer...

"Baked yellow squash is beautifully crispy. You don’t have to turn the pieces, but do keep an eye on them."...

"My favourite meals show a love of family and food. This zucchini dish with tomatoes is like a scaled-down ratatouille."...

"The first time I grew a garden, I harvested summer squash and cooked it with garlic and herbs. Using pattypan...

"This salad goes over really well with all ages, and it's a good way to get kids to eat summer...

"Originally a vegetable dish, I added pasta to this salad for family gatherings and church potlucks. Try adding sliced mushrooms...

"When my garden basil goes nuts, I make pesto and keep it frozen in small containers for the right opportunity,...

"A touch more lemon helped me trim the calories in our favourite shrimp scampi recipe. For those who want to...

"Although I enjoy this dish throughout the year, it's even more special when I use my garden to supply the...

"While sailing in the Mediterranean, we tasted a lemony artichoke pasta. I developed my own version of it that our...

"Broccoli rabe is one of my favourite veggies. Since it cooks right with the pasta, you can multitask. Before you...

"Orzo is a tiny pasta shaped like rice. We use it as a base for veggies, lemony vinaigrette and cheeses...

"My husband and I like to eat seafood at least once a week. Oranges and lemon juice give scallops a...

"This pretty pasta is a family favourite —the kids love the light lemony flavour and I love that they devour...

"My Italian husband grew up eating this flavourful sandwich, which his mother used to make it after Saturday chores were...

"I grew up in northern New Jersey, where hot dogs with grilled potatoes were born. It's a combo you’ll love."...

"I'm not typically a huge fan of summer corn, but when it comes to this sweet, salty, refreshing salad, I...

"I invented this refreshing fruit salad one sultry afternoon while my friends were gathered around my pool. It was quick...

"The best of summer in one dish! This pretty grilled vegetable recipe is meant for entertaining. Grilling brings out their...