Zeamays, Wikimedia Commons A staple for picnics and cookouts, potato salad is very versatile. Be sure to keep it cold. Our country’s...

Ben Welsh, Wikimedia Commons Beer-battered fish is a delicious filling for tacos. Being that I recently had oral surgery, and have to be...

David Trawin, Wikimedia Commons Chocolate cupcakes made with Guinness stout are a tasty treat for Father’s Day dessert. With Father’s Day...

Misaochan, Wikimedia Commons Dad would appreciate a stack of pancakes, made with blueberries or even bananas, strawberries and other...

Cat Campbell/For The Madera Tribune Try this pasta salad, loaded with all kinds of goodies. It has always been a big hit. A lot of people...

MaxMahem, Wikimedia Commons If you are entertaining guests, a fresh spinach salad with red, white and blue additions, is sure to be...

Tami Jo Nix/The Madera Tribune The cooking crew at Holy Family Table of St. Joachim Catholic Church work from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily,...

Cat Campbell/For The Madera Tribune Zucchini shares the stage with smoked salmon and corn in this casserole. This column’s inspiration...