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Mango Salsa by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica

Definitely try to make this unique salsa. If you don't like it hot, leave out the peppers. It will still be delicious. It's easy to make, sweet, spicy and absolutely delicious. Serve it with chips, in taco shells, as a side dish to fish and rice. I usually make it with fish and rice.

Pan-Roasted Sambar Flavored Salmon with Onions by Sonali Pradhan

I'm so fond of sambar masala, I keep experimenting in my recipes whenever possible. Last weekend I made an attempt to use it as one of the key ingredients for fish marination , which resulted in this delicious Pan-Roasted Sambar flavored Salmon with sweet caramelized Onions. Sambar powder, is a key ingredient and is very popular in…

Grilled corn with coconut lime butter and pepper jack cheese by Robyn Medlin

I usually grill corn with the stalks on to help steam the corn but I’ve been having this Mexican style grilled corn at the Taco Shack down the street and they grill the kernels directly over the flame. I was inspired to try the corn this way and it…

Stuffed Bitter Gourd Fry by Paul Anderson Lumen

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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…

Loaded Mashed Potatoes by Jennifer Bass

Ricotta & Spinach Fritters by Jennifer Bass

Fried Roma Tomatoes by Jennifer Bass

Zucchini con Anice by BearNakedBaker

Wild Rice Pilaf with Fresh Vegetables by Jane Evans Bonacci

Did you know that wild rice is not rice at all but grass? It grows in areas of shallow water, so prevalent in the state of Minnesota that it is the official state grain. Surprisingly the Central Valley of California is the other main producer of wild rice. It is naturally gluten-free and high in protein, potassium, B-complex vitamins,…