Vegetarian

"This is a play on English cucumber finger sandwiches," says chef David Kinch of Manresa restaurant in Los Gatos, CA, who roasts the cucumbers to deepen their flavor. "It also works fantastically on the grill." Use any cucumber, such as Japanese, Persian, or English hothouse, available at supermarkets and farmers' markets.

Basil and lime juice add zest to this healthy but decadent morning avocado smoothie recipe.

This pickled beets recipe gets so much more added flavor by throwing in a few whole star anise pods.

This beet juice recipe gets its kick from ginger and sweetness from apple.

Preserve tomatoes by making this savory tomato jam recipe and enjoy summer all year long.

Smear this special sauce on a grilled burger for the perfect hamburger.

Use smoked blue cheese to give this dip a subtle smokiness, though any good blue cheese will do.