Killer Shrimp by John Spottiswood

Nancy and I loved eating at this hole in the wall restaurant in Marina Del Ray called Killer Shrimp. It was in a strip mall and didn't have much character, but their "killer" shrimp drew a loyal crowd. I recently heard that it had closed, so I've tried to recreate it with help from a few others who have tried. I think what most the…

Marinated Asparagus by Robyn Savoie

This versatile recipe made with fresh asparagus can be made year around. Serve it cold or warm as side with any meal. My favorite way to serve this is grilling it. It produces rave reviews every time. Even from guests who may not be fans of asparagus.

Zesty Salsa for Canning by Krista Goben

Makes about 6 (16 oz) pints or 12 (8 oz) half pints (I double this recipe to make 7 quarts, it usually makes a little more so I have about 5 pint jars ready in case!) **note: When I make quarts, I boil for 30 minutes.

Hearty Red Lentil Soup by John Spottiswood

This is a wonderfully flavored soup that our whole family really enjoyed. I'm a huge fan of traditional Turkish Red Lentil soup which has more exotic flavors, but I was impressed by the down home goodness of this soup. I had three medium sized helpings, and even then I nibbled a bit more as I was putting the remainder into the…

Linubihang Pasayan (Shrimp cooked in coconut milk) by Joyce Yap

This unique way of cooking shrimp can fill an empty stomach. Good to eat this rainy season.

Asian Seafood and Noodle Soup by John Spottiswood

We had this dish at a seaside restaurant in Campbell River, BC called Quay West. It was beautiful and delicious. The broth reminded me of the tasty soba dishes I had when I lived in Japan. So I made a version of this while in San Luis Obispo. The sauce is tremendous and I'm sure you'll really enjoy it. It will provide some nice…

Chow-Chow Relish by Salad Foodie

Fall's green tomatoes are a perfect base for a batch of chow-chow. This pickled relish or condiment is lip-smacking good on hotdogs, hamburgers, fish, poultry, beans - oh, just everything! This version is a fusion of a friend's recipe and several others I compared it to, and I really like the results! A stash of 6 pints or 12…

Brigadeiros - Brazilian Chocolate truffles by Sofia Reino

This recipe is LOVED by kids. I no longer do it. My tween daughter is the one that takes care of this one. She not only loves making them as of course loves to eat them and same with her friends.

Elderberry Cordial by anna d

I remember my grandmother making this every autumn. I found elderberry bushes growing wild on abandoned train tracks in Illinois when I lived there, and when I spotted them from the car on a trip through the Spanish countryside, I returned with buckets from my sister-in-law to pick the berries and strip them and stuff in Ziplock bags…

Crab Salad Napoleons with Fresh Pasta by patricia wallace

Oh how delicious and comforting the mayo mixture with crab salad, makes it worth the wait, with an added lemon zest to boost.

Gluten Free Cream of Mushroom Soup by Shawn Christopher

I love Cream of Mushroom Soup! When I decided to go gluten free to support my Spouse I didn't realize the amount of things that had gluten in them. I cannot go without cream of mushroom soup not one day longer, so, tonight we had cream of mushroom soup. This is my first try at cream of mushroom soup and it's a keeper!

Potato Ricotta Gnocci by GourmetItalian.com

Vanilla Fudge by Lorenda Beumont

This is a smooth, creamy fudge that makes a good base if you want to experiment with flavourings. It is less temperamental than those made with cream. Before, I used to make fudge using condensed milk, but now I only make this recipe.

Instant Curry Laksa by Navaneetham Krishnan

Made with instant noodles and flavored up with egg, egg, shredded cabbage, coconut milk and spring onion.

Lentil salad by Kristine Avila

I recently tried a lentil salad at La Bicyclette in Carmel and thoroughly enjoyed it and wanted to find a similar recipe. I found one on "My New Roots" and made some adjustments and it was a big hit!