Quali flower pickle-Indian by sharmila sanka

This is a typical Indian spicy pickle. Most of the ingredients will be found in the Indian Store. Quali flower pickle goes well with paratha/tortilla, curd rice or plain rice. It will remain until 10 days outside and atleast a month in the refrigerator. This can be made even without garlic.

Turkey Kabob by Brett Ede

Fried Plantains by Chef Smith

Fried Plantains (Plátanos fritos) are popular in many countries around the world where the plantain is sometimes a major source of starchy calories. It is important to use ripe plantains for this dish (they have black skins). Green plantains will be much too dry. The Caribbean cook will often use fried plantains as an accompaniment to…

Watercress Salad by Wendy Saxena-Smith

Dress peppery watercress with a simple Asian-influenced vinaigrette for a delightful salad.

Fried Corn by Patrick Travis

One night I wanted to serve an alternative to a baked potato with a nice steak. I found several bags of corn I picked, cut off the ear and froze last summer. I just started throwing things onto the counter from the fridge and cupboards and came up with this. I've cooked it a couple of times since and this is the recipe I ended up…

Grilled Romaine by Robyn Medlin

Grilled romaine is a best kept secret – it gets better and sweeter on the grill. I often do this as a side, but it makes a great main course with grilled chicken added, seafood, roasted peppers, etc. You can get really creative with this! What is nice is that you can do everything on the grill together which eliminates the need to go…

Herbed Grilled Veggies by Robyn Medlin

When I’m grilling, I always have a veggie I grill at the same time as the meat. This is part of my “Meal on the Grill” concept where I do everything on the grill, start to finish. Grilling veggies gives them a great char and flavor without having to add a lot of fat. I make a simple marinade and finish with a lot of fresh grated parm…

Grilled Scallion by Chef Smith

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Bundles by Chef Smith

Broccoli Rabe with Lemon! by Catherine Pappas

This is a perfect side dish. Enjoy with Love, Catherine xo

Lemony Pesto by Mellie Duffy

This is a basic pesto recipe, but a added juice of one lemon & chopped walnuts instead of pine nuts because they are a lot less expensive. The lemon gives it a fresh flavor and keeps the pesto color from darkening when stored in fridge.

Orange Fried Rice by "Cheffie Cooks"

Super flavorful and easy to prepare!

Eggplant with Sweet Potato by thecurrymommy

“Eggplant is the king of all vegetables, that’s why it has a crown on its head.”