Kongjaban (Korean Sweet Black Beans) by jason kim

Today we made a healthy side dish to counter-balance all the meat we have been eating. It's called kongjaban (Korean sweet black beans), that has been pre-soaked for a lengthy time (to aid in digestion and reduce flatulence :) and cooked in some soy sauce. It's a sweet and nutty banchan side dish, and they are filled with a good dose…

A refreshing Drink to Welcome All members by sanjeeta kk

A natural summer cooler made with mint, lemon and ginger. Refreshing and healthy with no added preservative in it.

Caramel Pudding by Denise Sherin

The Amish call it caramel pudding but most people call it butterscotch pudding.

New England Chunky Herbed Quahog Chowder by Robyn Savoie

Quahog's, also known as "chowder clams" are big hard-shelled clams. If you don't live New England, you use chopped canned clams, but even better are fresh chopped clams carried in many seafood markets. Be sure to save the juice to use in the chowder. Tradition holds that clam chowder is made with salt pork, but good salt pork…

Creamy potato and leek soup by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica

This creamy potato-leek soup is a snap to prepare: the secret lays in instant mashed potatoes.

Pork and Hominy Chili by Nancy Miyasaki

Quick vegetable soup with kohlrabi by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica

This all-vegetable soup is tasty, quick, healthy and easy to make.

Caprese Pasta Salad by Lyndsey

Easy summer salad. Great side dish to take to picnics or bbq's.

Beans with Nutmeg by Brett Ede

Croatian roux soup by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica

Very old recipe for a soup still popular in the northwestern parts of Croatia.

Orange Chipotle Vinaigrette by Bob Vincent

This recipe is adapted from one by Julie Campoy in her book Julienne. I made some changes to it. I added garlic, used more honey and reduced 50% more orange juice. I also added Mexican oregano and cut back on the cumin a bit. This produces a thin vinaigrette. If you want it thicker whisk in a couple of tablespoons of mayonnaise.…

Linguine with Fresh Tomatoes by Robyn Savoie

Since we can have great tomatoes year around, we can always enjoy their fresh flavor this way. Remember: Never store your fresh tomatoes in the refrigerator, the cold ruins their taste and texture. Keep them right on the counter so they'll be sweeter and juicier.