MALAYSIAN CURRY POWDER by Linda Tay Esposito

I re-created this recipe based on the memory of smell (oui, Rémy!) of the aroma in my late grandmother's house as she roasted curry powder. My grandmother roasted curry powder in a wok 1-yard in diameter, over a charcoal stove, and had all of us - her grandkids - tightly packed the spice mix into recycled glass ketchup bottles which…

Homemade Chicken, Sausage, & Shrimp Gumbo for Beginners by Wendi Taylor

Everyone loves Gumbo. No one likes to make it. But really, it isn't that difficult. I developed this (relatively) simple, totally from scratch recipe for all the Canjun food lovers who have been too intimidated to try making their own. You can use different meats if desired as long as you end up with approximately the same…

Butternut Squash Risotto by Kelly Sheeman

Thanks to the Simply Recipies blog...wonderful! I loved this dish. I could sit down and eat cups and cups and cups of this dish. It was a wonderful side, and an easy main for a vegetarian. Thanks to Simply Recipies blog...wonderful! I used extra butternut squash and it worked really well, I also found that I did not need to add…

Chinese Moon Cake by Weining Wang

In Asian countries, most people believe that Spring Festival is the well-deserved king of festivals. Others, though, would give the title to Mid-Autumn Day, a festival that invariably makes Asians abroad miss their motherland. Mid-Autumn Day, which has been with Asians for centuries, became symbolic of people returning to their…

Plum Chutney by Deepti Naik

Garlic & Herb Home-style Mashed Potatoes by Wendi Taylor

Skin-on home-style mashed potatoes with garlic & herbs.

Smoked Salmon Dip by Lina Saleski

When you bought a big fillet of salmon from your local wholesale store and you aren't sure what to do with the remaining salmon......I smoked mine and put them in freezer. And make dips whenever I have guests over. If you want to, you can omit cucumber from the mix and provide it on a side as a garnish. You can also use different…

Sunny Side Toast by Wendi Taylor

Also referred to as eggs in a basket, this traditional English recipe is a great way to start the morning.

Besan Laddu by erin de martini

Ham, Turkey, Arugula, Fontina and Caramelized Onion Panini by Epicurean Mom

A few of my absolute favorite items are caramelized onions, fontina cheese and avocado. Today I was in the mood for all of these so I created this panini. If you like sandwiches with ham and turkey you'll go crazy for this panini!

Spinach Dip by Susan

This is a favorite in our family gatherings. It is from the box of the Knorrs Leek Soup Mix. If you don't have this mix, you can probably use any other dry leek soup mix.

Avocado Banana Milkshake by Organic Cocktail Recipes

Create a sweet and delicious milkshake. Using fresh organic avocado and banana as the base ingredients, this milkshake is sure to be a hit for everybody. Use yogurt instead of milk if you want a richer, creamier texture. If not, whole milk works just fine.

Mussels Manhattan by Cecelia Heer

A classic Manhattan is a fine drink, and our home bar is always well-stocked with bourbon, sweet vermouth, and bitters during the winter months (all other months, too). I adapted this recipe from executive chef Larry Tressler of Holland House Bar and Refuge in Nashville. The mussels are simmered in bourbon, sweet vermouth and…

Chicken Noodle soup by BestOodles

New version of Chicken Noodle soup

Homemade Cheeseburger Hamburger Helper by Foodiewife

There are a few things I love about this recipe: It's is how easy it is to make, without fancy ingredients. It's a one-pan dinner (makes for less cleanup) and-- it's comforting and delicious. The big bonus...you made it yourself without any scary ingredients from a box! This tastes even better the next day, and makes a perfect…