No Roll light QUICHE style tart by Foodessa

Simple, no roll crust impressively becomes my newest vessel for versatile ingredients. Two possible fillings are offered so that your next quiche style tart is served with pride. For a dedicated post...refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2017/02/no-roll-light-quiche-style-tart.html

Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Crisscross Cookies by Salad Foodie

Peanut butter cookie recipes abound, but none of them came close to rekindling memories of the favorite from my youth - until I came across this one in an Old Farmer's Almanac. The first batch I made convinced me the recipe was the one from my early baking years. Ah - answered prayers!

Date and Walnut Chews by Salad Foodie

This confection is perfect for special occasions or holiday socials. The dates provide chewy aspects while the nuts give it crunch! A sweet treat that is easy to make and keeps well.

CNY Fortune Stir-fry Chicken with Ginkgo Nuts ( 发财鸡炒白果 ) by Blackswan

This dish can be part of your casual home-cooked meal, but when plated with some colours, the simple chicken meal is instantly transformed into a classy dish fit for a festive occasion like the Lunar New Year.

Lemon Orange Pork OSSO BUCO style by Foodessa

Generous amounts of fresh lemon and orange juices join a splash of wine and balsamic. Garlic, capers and ginger add the right amount of aromas to flavour this pork shank dish. For a dedicated post...please refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2017/01/lemon-orange-pork-osso-buco-style.html

Baby Abalone with Bok Choy + Vegetable Flowers Tips! by Blackswan

Trust me, this is a no-brainer recipe so you do not need to be a professional cook to dish out a 5-star restaurant recipe! So let's get started, shall we?

Tantalizing Baked Lemon Pesto Mushrooms Casserole by Blackswan

This sourish pesto appetizer, using a mix of mushrooms and cherry tomatoes, is so easy to prepare and is definitely for the novice cooks!

3 CHEESE bean ham POTATO timballo by Foodessa

Here's my new take on Mom's cherished go-to week night meal. A take on her 'Pizza Patate' with my particular touches. For a dedicated post...refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2017/01/3-cheese-bean-ham-potato-timballo.html

Layered Bean Dip by Salad Foodie

A real party-pleaser! Versions of this recipe abound but what sets this one apart from most is it is served hot from the oven, and has a layer of ground beef. We always called this Supper Nachos but one recipe makes enough for a party appetizer for about 2 dozen people, so cut it down to size for a family dinner!

Another Falafel Cracker Recipe with Za'atar ( GF) by judee