Contest Rules Photo due: May 1, 2011Red Pepper Dip 3 large red peppers, seeded and halved3 cloves garlic unpeeled2 tablespoons olive oilSalt and pepper½ cup low sodium feta cheese2 tablespoons fresh dill2 tablespoons lime juice1 dried chilli pepper On a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, place the peppers skin side up, and unpeeled garlic. Drizzle with olive oil, season, and roast at 350F for about 30 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool When the peppers…

Contest Rules Photo due: April 30, 2011Avocado Black Bean Dip 1 ripe avocado2 tablespoons chopped cilantroJuice and zest of 1 lime1 cup canned black beans, rinsed well1 jalapeno finely chopped1 teaspoon sea salt Cut avocado into cubes and lightly mash together with the beans. Add remaining ingredients. Chill 1 hour before serving with toast or tortilla chips.

Contest Rules Photo due: April 29, 2011I developed the following mint jelly recipe as an alternative to some of the truly spineless mint jellies available commercially. Pear and Mint Jelly ½ cup fresh mint3 cups pear juice2 tablespoons cider vinegar3 ½ cups sugar2 packages liquid pectin Wash and finely chop mint. Bring juice to a bowl with the mint. Add vinegar. Stir in sugar. Bring to a rolling boil and continue to boil one minute….

Contest Rules Photo due: April 28, 2011Avocado Orange Salad 2 ripe avocados cubed1 540 ml jar mandarin oranges, drained¼ cup pitted Trilya olives (or any good black olives)Lettuce (mesculin, bibb or any tender variety) Combine all ingredients and plate onto a bed of pale, tender lettuce. Drizzle with olive oil. Serves 2-4

Contest Rules Photo due: April 27, 2011Red and Green Pasta Salad 2 cups tubetti cooked al denté1 sweet red pepper cleaned and diced1 package frozen, chopped spinach thawed1 cup broccoli florets blanched½ cup diced turkey summer sausage (or whatever sausage or salami you wish)½ cup olive oil¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper¼ cup red wine vinegar2 cloves garlic minced finely Toss together all ingredients in a bowl. Cover and chill. How easy is that? And you…