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"Refreshing! Light! Great way to use that last cob of grilled corn. Gives the dish a light smokey flavor. Good for picnics, camping,& pot luck. Makes a good side as well as a meal. Using it as a relish to top grilled salmon or tuna. Try dipping tortilla chips into it."

Ingredients: ground cumin, corn...

"I didn't know what to call this so I called it Black Bean Salsa. This is a VERY good salsa and SO easy to make. It makes A LOT of it as well. So it's good for cookouts and dinners. My mom got this recipe from a friend and we made this together that night. It was mandatory that we got to the grocery store to get the ingredients for this. I absolutely..."

Ingredients: cumin, fresh cilantro...

"Sweet Hungarian paprika is the secret ingredient that makes this chili mild but bursting with rich flavour. The three kinds of beans are pretty, but you can use whatever beans you have on hand. And for all you folks that think that "real" chili doesn't have beans, I can only say that I don't want to make a historically authentic Texan..."

Ingredients: diced tomatoes, onions...

"A cold salad for a hot day. Perfect for picnics and barbeques."

Ingredients: cilantro, corn, bulgur wheat...

"This is one of my aunt’s staple recipes. She is a wonderful cook known for knack for “fresh tasting” food – this recipe is exactly that. It is always a big hit at our family functions. There is quite a bit of room for personalization with the herbs…just add what you like and how ever much you’d like. I love cilantro and dill, so I am pretty generous..."

Ingredients: balsamic vinaigrette, brown mustard...

"This quick and easy chili was a staple for the costume shop I worked in this summer. Simple and cheap to prepare, this high protein, low fat meal it is great for hungry, busy and broke people like us; college students and starving artists.

The recipe is based on Vega "Pantry" Chili but with my own twists and additions."

Ingredients: pepper, corn, cumin seeds...

"You can probably make this recipe faster than I can post it! All ingredients and amounts are changable, though these listed work well for me; feel free to experiment! This is perfect to be made over a fire or portable stove when camping."

Ingredients: low-sodium crushed tomatoes, fresh garlic cloves...

"A while back, my husband and I were going to an event where we'd be camping for several days without refrigeration. One of the nights we wanted chili, but didn't want to have to keep anything on ice. I came up with a very tasty concoction - extremely simple, a bit lazy, and delicious!"

Ingredients: Rotel Tomatoes, cumin...

"I always, always get compliments on this. Even when it's up against other appetizers you'd think everyone would rave about (think bacon wrapped), this one seems to be the favorite. Very filling, colorful and tasty.

Great for - barbeques, superbowl parties, just having a few guests over for beers or margaritas or bring to a big..."

Ingredients: cilantro, corn, jalapenos...

"Using buffalo meat in chili reminds us that this is the quintessential food of the American West. Leaner than beef, buffalo provides a robust flavor that stands up well to the spices and chilies in this rustic chili. It is widely available now in grocery stores, and only a bit higher in cost, In Houston it is about $4.50 lb. vs $3.99 lb for its lean..."

Ingredients: cilantro, anaheim chilies...

"Brown rice, creamy black beans and corn create a wonderful texture in this colorful, crowd pleasing salad. A vinaigrette dressing with grated onion and jalapeno adds richness. Easily doubles or triples to accomodate a crowd."

Ingredients: corn, fresh cilantro...

"Great for lunches!"

Ingredients: baby spinach, fresh lime juice...

"I love making this cold bean salad for picnics or just to keep in the 'fridge! It's best at room temperature but is fine cold."

Ingredients: corn, cucumbers...

"This super simple recipe takes so little time to make and packs so much punch in flavor and satisfaction. It is perfect for my dietary needs because it is full of protein and flavor. Great as a meal or for parties! This travels well for lunch boxes, picnics, camping, etc. as long as you can keep it cool."

Ingredients: salsa, sour cream...