macaroni and cheese by Carol Teng

A delicious, easy to cook meal.

Nidos de Pajaro "Bird's Nests Cookies" by Andrea Faz

Yet another family recipe of mine. They really are one of a kind, delicious, and another way to get the kids in the kitchen. They look very elegant and make for a decadent gift as well.

Lamb Meatball and Fava Bean Tagine / Morocco by Amos Miller

This is truly a hand-crafted meal - it takes time. I know that only the most devoted will make this. But it is nothing short of spectacular and was my favorite Spring dish. I'd eat it weekly. This is how I recall Mina made for me when I lived in Marrakech. I'm sharing it just because it is a personal favorite and, for guests,…

Tuna patties (Portuguese “pataniscas”) by nazevedo

Tracey's Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Caramel Chocolate Cake by ChefTracey WilliamsFrancis

Decadent chocolate cake made with homemade peanut butter frosting and topped with chopped Reese Peanut Butter cups, drizzled with melted Reese Peanut Butter cups and melted caramel that slides down the sides of the cake!

Tagine of Chicken with Turnips by John Spottiswood

This is a wonderful recipe we made for a large group last night. I doubled the recipe below...but provide this as guidance for a normal night's meal. Every single guest had a second helping, so I know they liked it! Pretty easy to make too.

Ginger Sesame Salmon by John Spottiswood

This is an outstanding asian-flavored salmon. It's a bit more interesting than your typical teriyaki salmon. Think of it as teriyaki salmon with a kick! I'm a huge fan of grilled salmon and I don't think it gets much better than this.

Cedar-Plank Salmon by John Howie

Crockpot Chicken Portabello over Linguine by Claudia lamascolo

Working all day? Here is a dinner in one pot that will taste like you slaved over a hot stove all day and made a gourmet meal....take a look.. I prepare alot of it the night before, put into the fridge, add to the pot and turn it on when I leave in the morning.

Baked Spare Ribs!!! by Catherine Pappas

Remember to be patient when cooking this and the results will be rewarding! With Love, Catherine xo

Spaghetti with Seafood in Tomato and Herb sauce by John Spottiswood

A colleague of mine brought in some fresh oregano, marjoram, and Italian parsley from his garden, so I looked for a fresh herb pasta recipe. I changed the herbs up a bit to use what I had, substituted prawns for mussels, and ended up with a delicious pasta. As long as you get the basics of this sauce right, you can mess around with…

Jamaican Chicken by John Spottiswood

Jerk chicken (and pork) is so famous in Jamaica, it's easy to forget that the island has other barbecued dishes. Among them is this incredibly flavorful, fall-off-the-bone-tender chicken. It's probably best cooked with a whole chicken, but I've only done it with chicken pieces. Also, if you're in a rush you can skip the marinade…

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!

Homemade Manicotti by Nancy Miyasaki

This recipe is simple and absolutely delicious. It is a reasonable amount of work, so good to cook for a large party or family gathering. It is fun to prepare with a friend or relative, perhaps with a glass of wine in hand! I adapted this from a recipe cookoff I saw on the Food Network.