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YIELD: Makes 2 1/2 quarts INGREDIENTS 4 cups - rice, corn or wheat cereal squares 4 cups - small pretzel twists or sticks 2 cups - roasted mixed nuts 1/2 cup - butter or margarine, melted 1/2 cup - honey DIRECTIONS Combine cereal, pretzels, and nuts in 9x13x2-inch baking pan. Combine butter and honey. Pour over all, tossing lightly to coat evenly. Bake at 350°F 45-50 minutes, stirring frequently, or until crispy and caramelized. Store tightly covered. TIP For Honey-Spice Party Mix, add 1/2 tsp. cinnamon and 1/2 tsp. nutmeg to butter mixture before cooking.

YIELD: Makes 12 bars INGREDIENTS  cooking spray 2 1/4 cups - old-fashioned oats 1 1/2 cups - crispy rice cereal 1 cup - unsalted roasted peanuts 1 cup - raisins 2/3 cups - light brown sugar 1/2 cup - honey 6 T - unsalted butter 1/4 cup - smooth peanut butter 1 T - vanilla extract 1 tsp. - kosher salt   DIRECTIONS Line the base of a 9-by-13-inch pan with parchment paper and spray generously with cooking spray. In a large bowl stir together the oats, crispy rice, peanuts and raisins. Set aside. In a large, 2-quart saucepan combine the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium-high, stirring constantly until the mixture reaches 220°F on a...

YIELD: Makes approx. 7 cups, depending on size of the avocados INGREDIENTS 4 - firm but ripe avocados 6 - radishes, trimmed and diced 1 cup - cherry or grape tomatoes, cut into quarters 1/4 cup - cilantro leaves, roughly chopped 2 - cloves garlic, minced juice and zest of 1 orange For Honey-Jalapeño Vinaigrette: 1 - jalapeño, stem and seeds removed, minced 1/3 cup - white balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup - good olive oil 2 T - honey 1/2 tsp. - kosher salt 1/2 tsp. - fresh ground pepper 1/2 tsp. - cumin tortilla chips, for serving   DIRECTIONS Halve and remove pits from the avocados. With the tip of the knife, dice the avocado by cutting...

YIELD: Makes 10 cups INGREDIENTS  For Ginger Honey Syrup: 1 cup-honey 5 - thin slices of ginger, peeled 1/2 cup - water  For Lemonade: 1 cup - freshly squeezed lemon juice  24 oz. - apple juice  5 cups - water  lemon slices, for serving   DIRECTIONS Simmer the Ginger Honey Syrup ingredients in a heavy saucepan for about 30 minutes, set aside to cool. Remove the ginger slices and discard. In a large pitcher combine the lemon juice, apple juice and water. Stir in the cooled Ginger Honey Syrup. Fill each glass with ice and the lemonade, garnish with a lemon slice. TIP You can substitute club soda for the water if...