Best Fried Chicken Ever~ by Debra aka Reel Lady

Reel Good Recipes celebrates Black History Month with films and recipes inspired by great African American actors. Our soulful and outrageously deliciously recipes are from millions of Black family homes, but we always put our special twist on everything! We start February with the film "Claudine" starring the beautiful and talented…

Cuban-style Steaks in Garlic-Lime Marinade by John Spottiswood

These steaks are a treat and a great way to make an inexpensive cut of meat memorable. You can use bottom round (best), top round, or a thin cut sirloin for this dish. The steaks should be cut about a 1/2 thick. Mine were a little thicker, so I pounded them with a mallet to thin them. In Cuban restaurants, this recipe is called…

Simple Cuban Black Beans & Rice in a Rice Cooker by John Spottiswood

I've loved cuban black beans and rice ever since I lived in Weehawken, New Jersey and ate at the Unica Cafe. This recipe takes some short cuts and uses a rice cooker, but I still think the results are delicious. Try this under any caribbean grilled meat, fish or stew and you won't be disappointed!

Dark Chocolate Torte by Lyndsey

Super rich torte for chocolate lovers.

Key Lime Pound Cake by The Mom Chef

Have you ever seen a recipe in a magazine that looked so good you bought said magazine for just that one dish? Have you ever then made that one dish and been sorely disappointed, almost the the point of vowing never to buy that magazine again? Well, this isn't the case with this cake. Sorry for that, but it's pretty hard to create…

Fish Batter by Micheline

This homemade batter is light and fluffy and perfect to coat your favourite fish fillets. Tastes like the crispy fish usually found in good fish and chips restaurants. The secret ingredient in this batter is the vinegar, added just before you are ready to coat the fish fillets.

Buttermilk Banana Bread by Nancy Miyasaki

I've made dozens of different types of banana bread, and this is one of my favorites. Our kids devoured it! My oldest told me "this is the best banana bread you've ever made, Mom." That's high praise from a 9th grader!

No Crust - Bacon, Cheese and Broccoli Quiche by Catherine Pappas

This is a nice light lunch or simple dinner with a side salad. Enjoy with Love, Catherine xo

Ricotta Pie by molly11

We took the traditional Italian holiday dessert and brought the health benefits up a notch by adding blueberries. We also think the pie tastes better and looks more inviting. Drain the ricotta cheese if you are buying the cheese prepackaged.

Persimmon Jam by Elena Jimenez

This is an easy recipe, and you can store it in a glass container and keep it in your fridge!

Double Dip Red Wine Taralli by Patricia Turo

Red wine taralli are slightly sweet, made with a full-bodied red wine such as Cabernet, Merlot, Barolo, Zinfandel, and Primativo etc.

Creamed chicken over mashed potatoes by Jennifer Testalone

This is a simple recipe that makes for great comfort food.

Crispy buttermilk fried chicken by Lesa

Easiest Pie Crust Ever Made (from the 1940's from scratch) by ChaCha Can Cook

This recipe makes a great pie crust recipe and pre-dates "Ready Made" crust products. Enjoy!!

Banana Bread with Raisins & Chocolate Chips!!! by Catherine Pappas

This bread is a delicious way to start your day! With Love, Catherine xo