Sriracha lime butter crab fingers
Sriracha lime butter crab fingers
Canned crab fingers are difficult to find, but their rich flavor makes it worth the trouble. "This dish is a party favorite," chef Quinnton Austin said. "Or, as my sister does, use it as a snack."
Mango salsa
Mango salsa

As a retired fish farmer (and current mango grower), Rod Chamberlain said he appreciates how mangos enhance the flavor of seafood. Here's his recipe for mango salsa, which also goes well with chips as well as fish tacos or other fresh-fish dishes.

Roasted grape and brie crostini
Roasted grape and brie crostini

Baked grapes pair perfectly with the salty highlights of brie cheese and the buttery nuances of olive oil.

California avocado and roasted beet salad with navel oranges and olive tapenade
California avocado and roasted beet salad with navel oranges and olive tapenade
Silky smooth avocados are mixed with earthy roasted beets and a briny olive tapenade to make a deliciously satisfying salad!
Brie en croute with blueberries and pistachios
Brie en croute with blueberries and pistachios
Baking brie in puff pastry is an easy way to wow your guests, who won't be able to resist scooping up the warm cheese as it oozes from the golden brown crust.
Market Watch with Timaree Hagenburger: Asian watercress
Market Watch with Timaree Hagenburger: Asian watercress
This dish is a win-win-win in the flavor, nutrient and "ease of preparation" departments! The onion and garlic, along with the vitamin C from the lime juice, make it easier for your body to absorb the iron from the greens, and the peanut butter improves the absorption of the anti-cancer carotenoids.
Fried Brussels sprouts with chipotle aïoli, lime and chili
Fried Brussels sprouts with chipotle aïoli, lime and chili
Brussels sprouts get taken to the next level with the addition of lime and a chipotle aïoli!
Candied rosemary bacon
Candied rosemary bacon

Here is bacon elevated to star status: crunchy, sticky, smoky, herbaceous—and beautifully presented.

Smoked ham hock and heirloom bean soup
Smoked ham hock and heirloom bean soup
Juan Barajas describes this soup as "Grandma and comfort food—a warm embrace in the middle of winter."
Stokes Purple sweet potato crostini with goat cheese
Stokes Purple sweet potato crostini with goat cheese
Roasted Stokes Purple sweet potato slices make excellent bite-sized toasts, ready to mingle with sweet or savory toppings.