Basic Pickling Brine by JoyG

I think pickling is the easiest preservation method for saving your garden harvest. I learned a simple recipe for brine this weekend at a presentation on home canning.

Corn and Summer Squash Chowder by Nancy Miyasaki

I enjoyed the fresh taste of this summer vegetable chowder. You can leave out the bacon to keep it truly vegetarian, or add the bacon in as I did for a little extra flavor.

Mustard seed cucumbers by Doris Samson

This is a novel way of making pickled cucumbers. The recipe originates in Germany where it is called Senfgurken.

Carrot Ginger Soup by Pretend Chef

A creamless carrot soup that is silky smooth. Low in calories and high in Vitamin C this soup is great for you and your waistline!

Kale with Kalamata Olives by Salad Foodie

Kale is hearty and healthy, and often teams in winter soups with potatoes and beans. But in this recipe, based on Deborah Madison’s Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone, it takes center stage. Quick to prepare it is a pleasant change from other green sides. Don’t let the volume of a one pound bunch of kale scare you off - it cooks down!

Cheater's Gnocchi by Carolinaheartstrings

Gnocchi! Fun to say. Fun to make. This is NOT your Naunie’s Gnocchi! (Naunnie was my Italian grandmother) This “cheat” recipe uses potato flakes (horrors!) in place of the usual mashed potatoes. With the aid of a food processor and a few simple ingredients you can knock out these tasty, satisfying little Italian dumplings in…

Creamy Carrot and Potato Soup by Foodybuddy

Vegetable soups are a healthy and comforting food to include in your diet. This thick soup is very easy to make, it has got bright orange color and a hint of exotic smell. Adding smoked paprika and Italian seasoning gives a nice spark to this soup.

Decorative Easter-Egg Chicks by "Cheffie Cooks"

Perfect centerpiece for your Easter Appetizer Table!

Curried Onion salad by Peter Brown

A must with any BBQ (BRAAIVLEIS) a Cape Malayinfluenced recipe . a good side dish with any cold meat dish

Winter squash and leek soup by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica

A silky textured soup, laced with sour cream and sprinkled with crunchy croutons.

Fresh Strawberry Lime & Basil Jam by "Cheffie Cooks"

Super delicious with many uses. Will store in refrigerator 2 weeks.

Tangy Tomato Dressing from the Outback Steakhouse by David St. John

Deviled eggs with shrimp, yellow mustard and basil. by Helenscooking

This recipe is inspired by classic deviled eggs plus spiced up by the deviled eggs seen on Food network. It’s my combination of delicious deviled eggs that conquered the hearts of my family members. I would be happy to see what your favorite deviled eggs recipes are. Go to http://www.helenscooking.info to share your deviled eggs…

Thick vegetable soup by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica

This tasty and healthy homemade vegetable soup full of veggies can be whipped up in no time!