Delectable Carrot Cake Dessert by Nathan Willow

Here is a tasty homemade carrot cake recipe that doesn’t take too much time; and it does not take a lot of effort either! These are two criteria that are important in a great cake recipe, if you ask me. Before getting started with this homemade carrot cake recipe, take a look to make sure you have all of the ingredients. Most of the…

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…

Chili Guiseppe by J. Gino Genovesi

There ae many legends about the origin of Chili. rt was probably a meal for the poorest of people. Chili, as we know it in the U.S. is not found in Mexico, only those areas where tourists go.. The first written account of Chili Con Carne was recorded in the 17th century by Sister Mary of Agreda of Spain. Today chili is known…

Beef and Veggie Soup by ShaleeDP

I like this recipe that I learned recently. for me, it is like a meal in one. very filling and very tasty!

Irish Twice Stuffed Potato by Culinary Envy

Irish Twice Stuffed Potato is the ultimate in cheesy, creamy, buttery goodness. The crispy potato shell bursts with a meaty stuffing to make this one delicious meal that will send you over the pot of gold!

Black Bottom Cupcake Cookies by Jenn's Baking Chamber

MELT-IN-THE-MOUTH MEATBALLS by Devaki Das

World Class Tomato Salad For A World Cup Final Match by kathy gori

All Saturday before the World Cup was to be played I had Tapas on my mind. Maybe it was Spain being in the finals, maybe it was that psychic octopus from the German zoo. Who knows why one gets tapas on the brain, but there they were. So did that make me go on a quest for tapas? No. It did make me go looking for a recipe for that days'…

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,…

Kugelhopf from Alsace, France by Guest of winter

Kugelhopf is a sweet bread enriched with butter and eggs, related to brioche, with a characteristic grooved shape and a central hole. Its introduction in France is attributed to Marie Antoinette (originally from Austria, therefore) and its name appears to derive from its resemblance to a hat used in the Middle Ages, named gugelhut.

Apple Maple Pecan Bread by MH

I got the idea for a maple bread from Williams-Sonoma, however their recipes are usually too bland for my tastes, so I experimented a bit and am pleased with the results. The only thing I would have done differently is run the apples through a food processor or chopped more finely than I did.

Chocolate Caramel Butterscotch Chex Mix by Michelle

You know how some people look in their fridge and come up with something for dinner out of what's in there, a la Iron chef? Well, I did that last night with my cabinets and the result was a new Chex mix combination. My goal was something chocolately, with a slight caramel and butterscotch taste, but also salty and sweet.

Focaccia Bread by Gone

Focaccia can be used as a side to many meals, as a base for pizza, or as sandwich bread.

Green Bean Bundles by Jennifer Sikora

These delicious bundles of veggies are great by themselves or as a side item to compliment your favorite American dinner!

Double-Cheese Sliders by Dexie Jane Wharton