I challenge myself to...:

Lemon Cucumber Salsa

You will need: Cucumbers, scallions, feta cheese, lemons, fresh mint, basil and cilantro.

Corn Stuffed Peppers

You will need: Green peppers, corn kernels, black eyed peas (or other cooked beans), smoked cheddar cheese, jalapeno pepper, butter, fresh cilantro, chili powder or Cajun spice.

Raw Broccoli Salad

You will need: Broccoli, red bell pepper, scallions, fresh cilantro, Oriental dressing and orange.

Thai Beef Salad

You will need: Sirloin steak, Roma tomatoes, scallions, cucumber, fresh cilantro, sesame ginger dressing and lettuce.

Apple Mint Beets

You will need: Beets, apple juice and fresh mint.

Panzanella Salad

This bread salad is popular in Europe.  Cube half a loaf of day-old, locally baked crusty bread and lightly toast it in the oven, like large croutons (in 1-inch squares).  Rough chop 3 ripe local toma

Calabacitas

You will need: Summer squash or zucchini, onion, chili pepper, garlic, corn kernels, fresh oregano and vegetable stock.