Garlic Cucumber Strips

It's best to use small pickling cucumbers, Persian or immature English cucumbers (also called baby seedless cucumbers) for this authentically garlicky salad. English cucumbers will also work but remove any seeds and the watery core.

Quick Cucumber Pickles

Romaine Wedges

Fresh Corn Relish

Romaine and Radicchio Salad with Vinaigrette

Cilantro Tzatziki

Cucumber Mustard Salad

This is a simple, palate-cleansing little dish that comes together in minutes.

Dill-Topped Pan-Fried Cod Fillets

Grilled Chicken with Pawpaw Hot Sauce

Buying whole chickens and then cutting them into pieces is very economical.

Roasted Chicken & Veggies With Lemon Herb Rice

For crispier chicken skins, place the roasted legs on a single baking sheet and broil for a couple of minutes.