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…

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…

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…

Plum Chutney by Deepti Naik

Apple Cider Bacon Dressing by Tiffany

This is a great topping to a baby spinach salad with dried cranberries, candied pine nuts, bacon and goat cheese. Yum!

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!

Wisconsin Cheese Soup by Kathy Foster

The Original Fettuccine Alfredo by Evelyn Scott

Mixing the ingredients on a warmed platter will help them melt quickly to make a satiny sauce. For the best results, use dried pasta, which doesn't break as easily during tossing as fresh egg pasta does.

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…

Lemon Curd by Kathy Young

taste great all alone or as a pie!! we have it both way's!!

Bubba's Wave Oven Marinated Flank Steak by John Luse

This is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!

Garlic & Herb Home-style Mashed Potatoes by Wendi Taylor

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

Ravioli-Zucchini Soup by RecipeKing

Ravioli-Zucchini Soup is a delicious, easy and quick (30) minute Italian-style soup recipe for a meatless meal. A possible Lenten option also. Ingredients include: Cheese ravioli, zucchini, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes and well seasoned with red pepper, black pepper and basil. It is also a healthy, low calories, low fat, low…

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…

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…