A traditional macaroni salad with creole kick.

A spread with tangy goat cheese and sweet roasted garlic.

A hot bean and cheese dip with refried beans, cheddar and pepper jack cheese.

Sweet grilled corn kernels tossed with butter, jalapenos and garlic.

Cauliflower tossed with tumeric, cumin and cayenne and cooked until tender.

Fresh mozzarella, basil and tomatoes dipped in batter and fried until golden.

Spinach sauteed with sesame seeds, sesame and chili oil.

Rice pilaf cooked with garlic, shallots and earthy mushrooms.

Onion rings dredged in breadcrumbs and baked or fried until golden.

Crispy fried artichokes with a lemon-dill dipping sauce.