Cucumber Salad (vinegar style) by Denise Sherin

My mom's been making this since we were little, it so refreshing in the summer time. It's basic and simple and great at picnics and bbq's and with no mayo in it won't spoil in the summer heat.

Grapefruit cake by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica

This moist cake is full of the aroma of grated grapefruit rind and refreshing flavor of the fresh grapefruit juice.

Zippy Tomato Soup by Sara Gray

Wow! When my mother-in-law, Margie, introduced me to her Zippy Tomato Soup, I became an instant convert! And that's saying a lot because up until then, I was not a big fan of the red soup. But that has changed and you'll see why when you try it too. You can use this soup as an appetizer or starter for any party or gathering.…

Pistachio Baklava with Orange-Cardamom Syrup and Dried Lavender by Danielle Pallaske

Read more at: http://www.somanyrecipes.com/2010/03/pistachio-baklava-with-orange-cardamom.html

Gluten Free Chocolate Cake by Gratefully Gluten Free

Mouthwatering chocolate cake that is gluten free! I got this recipe from a friend of mine in Germany and I have no idea where she got it from but it is amazing. All I did was convert it to gluten free which is easy with my All Purpose Gluten Free Flours! Enjoy!

Crumbly & Soft Oatmeal & Peanut Butter Cookies..;) by shruthisingh4

I had been feeling awfully lazy to get back to work after two days of bliss-full rest(since i had taken ill...poor hubby(psst let's call him "AJ" for short..!!) really looked after me like i was a baby... and i enjoyed all that attention) but today was back to reality day...so i had to get going...After somehow pushing through the…

Mango Gateau with peaches and cream by Manju Nair

A Gateau is a French style sponge cake traditionally made with cream and may be a multilayered cake. I made this cake for a potluck at a friends place and everyone simply loved it... Its really simple and easy to make and the rest is your imagination :-) Inspiration is again from my friend , Ria's blog.

Swiss Corn Bake by David St. John

Quick and Tasty Greek Cauliflower by Salad Foodie

There are times I've put the bulk of time preparing a middle east main dish and just need a quick side of vegetables. When cauliflower is on hand, I get the wok out and prepare this Greek flavored dish. I have tried my own mixtures of Greek seasonings (there's clone recipes out there) but when the commercial seasoning's handy, why not…

Creamy Chocolate Mousse Pie by Heather Hodges

Homemade Grilled Flatbread by John Spottiswood

I couldn't find any authentic pita bread or other flat bread at my local grocery store, so I decided to try grilling my own. It turned out to be really fun and not too difficult. And the taste was amazing. The hardest part was rolling out the dough (I doubled the recipe). Fortunately, I was able to do that while watching a playoff…

Kool-Aid Marshmallows by Erin S

Kool-Aid flavored Marhsmallows!

Phyllo Peach Pecan Cobbler for a Large Group by myra byanka

Great recipe for the pastry-challenged.

Biscuits by myra byanka

Old-fashioned biscuit recipe made with butter flavored Crisco.

Chili Onion-Garlic Vinegar Dip by ShaleeDP

Basic vinegar dip that can be used in many fried dishes. Okoy, friend fish, lumpiang toge are a few to mention that is best dipped in this.