Crunchy Brussels sprouts by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica

Aromatic and healthy side-dish

Glazed Carrots by Nancy Miyasaki

I made these carrots to be a sweet, vegetable side to go with the Caribbean Pork we made tonight. I wanted something that would be sweet like plantains, and these did the job perfectly. I adapted this from a Cook's Illustrated recipe, and I think the technique is a good one. They'd be nice as a a side with any grilled meat.

Asian Sloppy Joe Sliders by Bob Vincent

This is adapted from a recipe that appeared in Cuisine At Home recently. I added red onion and used more cilantro than the original. It is an easy dish to prepare in a hurry for a weeknight meal. The water chestnuts and hoisin sauce add an Asian flair to the standard Sloppy Joe. I served the dish with Myra Byanka's Napa Asian…

Spinach and Sausage Gnocchi by John Spottiswood

This is a delicious and beautiful dish. We just served it for a normal weeknight meal, but the presentation is such that it would be good for entertaining. It's rich, so good to serve with a green salad with vinaigrette.

Mandarin Salad by Nancy Miyasaki

This is one of my Mom's classic recipes. It is perfect for a large barbeque or pot luck. I talk it to a block party in San Carlos last night and it was GONE in about an hour. Very good flavors!

Biba's Minestrone Soup by lhuffman

Biba Caggiano is a well-known chef and restaurateur in Sacramento. She has also made numerous national tv appearances. Her Minestrone Soup is one of my favorites. It is hearty and favorful and wonderful in the fall and winter seasons.

Chicken with Mushroom Olive Cream Sauce by Mary Joseph

The mushrooms and olives make this sauce full flavored and quite rich. This goes great over rice or pasta.

Lemon Curd by Evelyn Scott

This recipe is delicious on the ricotta pancakes (see recipe) Can also be used as the filling for many different desserts requiring lemon custard-like filling.

Chicken Breasts with Zucchini Pappardelle by Evelyn Scott

Equipment: an adjustable-blade slicer Accompaniment: lemon wedges

Sloppy Sloppy Joes by Shawna Hill

These get really sloppy, but taste really good. The aroma brings everyone running to the table long before it is finished cooking.

Shrimp & Bok Choy by Nanette

This is a light and easy meal and healthy, too. I used onions, but scallions or green onions would do. Fresh ginger, soy sauce and rice vinegar gives it the perfect Asian flavor. The "heat" should be to your taste. *wash any grit from bok choy and remove just the root. Slice stem and leaves lengthwise, then chop

Sauteed Herbed Shrimp by lhuffman

If you are looking for a lot of flavor and a quick and easy seafood entree--try this.

Fabulous Pork Tacos by John Spottiswood

I made pork tacos for the Superbowl modeled after my favorite taqueria -- a hole in the wall in Playa Del Carmen called El Fogon. I may not have quite matched El Fogon, but these are darn good! I highly recommend them. I served them with Homemade Corn Tortillas (see my recipe) which were great, but they'll taste great with any…

Sauted Shrimp by Kimi

Light and refreshing

Fresh Corn Pancakes by Miriam Russell-Wadleigh