Cajun Pork Chops in Gravy by Ron Baldwin

Seems like anything with added cayenne pepper is cajun thse days - but this recipe is especially good and has authentic roots. Highly-spiced pork chops (and you can substitute skinless chicken breasts for dietary considerationd and it will still be great) finished with a gravy made in the same pan. Add a side of rice or mashed…

Corned Beef & Cabbage with a Tangy Glaze by Foodiewife

Who doesn't like to make Corned Beef & Cabbage around St. Patrick's Day? What makes this recipe just a little bit unique is that the brisket is slowly cooked (in a Dutch Oven or a Slow Cooker) in the liquid and spice packet. Once the brisket is removed, a tangy apple cider/brown sugar glaze is poured over it and it's baked, while the…

Austrian Goulash by Foodiewife

This recipe was taught to me by my Bavarian Mutti. I have, since, tried to measure and journal how to make this wonderful stew. This stew is made with beef chuck, a combination of hot and mild paprika (I use quality imported paprika) with a touch of caraway seeds. Served over spaetzle, buttered noodles or with tradition Semmel…

Red Wine Braised Short Ribs by Foodiewife

seared and then braised in vegetables, ginger, lemon grass and red wine and herbs. The beef short ribs are tender and very flavorful, and especially good served over polenta. Save the leftover strained juice to make soup to following day— delicious.

Brisket a la Carbonnade by Veronica Gantley

Pan Grilled Talapia by Tony Hall

This recipe will take less time to cook than it does to heat up your Egg but the finished product is worth the effort. The amount of spices in this particular recipe is left up to your individual taste. For this cook I am leaving the cast iron skillet on the shelf and substituting my Emile Henry Flame Top Tarte Tatin for…

Creole Spiced Pork Chops by Amos Miller

Pork chops with chops! These nicely spiced cuts can be toned up or down, depending on your taste. Gluten-free diners will enjoy these with King Arthur, Domata or Hodgson Mill flour. All Purpose works just fine. Thanks to Chef Austin for the inspiration!

Dad's Chili by Kevin Takei

this is my rendition of the Chili my father taught me to cook . it has been used many times including when i was in the California Chili Cook-off Championship in Newport Beach, CA. i did not win the overall competition, but did win the People's Choice award.

Pennette with Butternut Squash Purée and Sorrento Walnuts by Frank Fariello

This easy and delicious recipe by Neapolitan chef Inghemarck Guida highlights the unique taste of Sorrento walnuts. Of course, if you can't get Sorrento walnuts, this dish will work with 'regular' walnuts--just make sure they are still fresh and flavorful. The original recipe calls for 'zucca' which is Italian for pumpkin. But…

Slow Cooker Polenta with Sausage Ragù by Frank Fariello

Making polenta the old-fashioned way is a laborious job, as we all know, involving a lot of stirring over a good 45 minutes or more to reach the right, creamy consistency. Italians have developed any number of tricks to make the job a bit easier, as I have outlined in my post on How to Make Polenta. The slow cooker provides yet…

Braised Mui Choy With Roasted Pork Belly by Cooking Princess

Braised Fingerling Potatoes w/Chives by Mary Jones Anderson

Layered tomato, grilled eggplant and buffalo mozzarella, basil-scented by Stéphane Chesnais

A recipe for your first meal ... the terrace! It requires a certain mastery for mounting the milfoil but is an easy recipe ;-)

Beef Stew by Laurie Alves

Chicken and Eggplant Tagine by John Spottiswood

I was shopping for a chicken and eggplant stew and both the eggplant and the bell peppers were on sale...so I bought extra. We ended up making two different recipes that called for chicken and eggplant two nights in a row, so we were able to really compare. While we all loved the other recipe (chicken and eggplant stew..on this…