Sugar and Butter Free Apple Cake by Hungry Jenny

Despite having no butter or sugar, this recipe creates a really moist and sweet cake that you don't need to feel guilty about eating. So bake two loaves because it will go very quickly!

Vanilla Custard Sauce (British) by Marlin Rinehart

This sauce is served over steamed puddings, fruit crisps (crumbles), and any dessert that would be enhanced by a creamy vanilla sauce. It's the perfect homemade replacement for Byrd's Custard powder. One warning, however: 1) use a small, "thick-bottom" saucepan, and 2) cook over low heat and don't allow the mixture to boil or it will…

Swedish Apple Cake (sockerkaka med applen) by Marlin Rinehart

This cake recipe from Sweden has been a favorite for nearly 40 years. It’s a simple but rich, buttery cake with fresh apple slices dipped in cinnamon-sugar tucked into the batter before baking. Serve as a coffee cake, if desired. Heat briefly in the microwave oven to awaken the flavors when serving. This would also be nice with a…

Upside-Down Tomato Chicken Pie with Sweet Potato Mash by Hungry Jenny

This is 'upside-down' simply because I basically stuck sweet potato mash on the bottom, rather than making an actual sweet potato crust. Yummy yes, but I warn you that it's difficult to serve up as proper pie slices!

Gnocchi and Peas with Pesto by Maria Filice

I opened my freezer this morning and saw peas, some left over uncooked gnocchi and a small container of pesto. Let me show you a little of this and that and take note........

Fried Artichoke Hearts by Maria Filice

Mediterranean Insalata! by Maria Filice

Who said salad had to be boring? How about making a salad as the main meal and adding a little of this and and a little of that? This is quick, easy and a medly of mediterraneum mixers! Perfect for serving at last minute Oscar Party pot luck or anytime! Serves 4-6

Chorizo Bread Rolls by ruth martins

I didnt make a large loaf this time. Instead I made small ciabatta shaped litlle loaves and rolls filled with juicy chorizo.

Irish Soda Bread with Raisins and Nuts by Marlin Rinehart

A nice soda bread enhanced with orange zest, raisins and walnuts. This is perfect for breakfast, a morning snack, or with afternoon tea. Serve at room temperature or slightly warmed in the microwave with butter and jam. Delicious!

Spaghetti with Meatballs - the original Italian recipe by Carmelita

Though many think this dish is Italian American, there is a traditional dish from Abruzzo that must have been the original inspiration. Read about how to make it here.

Gran Lasagna di Carnevale by Carmelita

A sumptous scrumptious dish for feasting with family and friends

Naples Style Meat Ragù by Carmelita

The other great Ragù, besides the one from Bologna, is prepared in a very different way and is much richer in tomatoes

Pan braised quail with whole garlic by Carmelita

Quick, easy and tasty. Italian style simplicty that lets you savour each flavour.

Chocolate Salami by Marina K

A unique russian dessert

Easy Broccoli and Cauliflower Gratin by Hungry Jenny