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…

Cioppino by Debi Shawcross

An Italian seafood soup, featuring "catch of the day" fresh ingredients

Pickled Radishes by Carol Egbert

Pickled Radishes I put one pound of radishes, minus the tops and tails and cut into quarter inch slices, into a large bowl and tossed them with one tablespoon of kosher salt. I added enough ice water to cover and then set the radishes aside. Two hours later, the radishes had softened slightly and after I had rinsed and dried them, I…

Shrimp, Avocado and Grapefruit Salad by erin de martini

Tangy salad for warm summer days

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

Southwestern Rib Rub by Patrick Travis

This is a very simple rub that takes only a few minutes to put together. I use it on pork ribs but it’s excellent on beef also. Rather than baby back ribs, I like to use this rub with regular meaty spareribs. I grill the ribs for about 1 ½ - 2 hours. This does not make a fall off the bone rib but rather one you can really sink…

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.

Our Favorite Main Course Soup These Days, Hot and Sour Chicken Soup by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

Even summertime is the perfect time to satisfy your soul with a piping hot bowl of chicken broth based soup. This delightful Asian style soup is a “must try.” It has the most amazing tasting broth that’s really addictive. We loved it so much we…

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!!