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Ratatouille Salad by Mary Ann Walter

I like this for the summer but I make it all year for all occasions because it is the salad my family requests the most

Teriyaki Chicken by Peanut Butter and Peppers

Simple, Savory and Sweet chicken dish. Moist tender chicken cooked in a matter of minutes. A perfect meal for a quick night dinner.

Banana Coconut Frosting by Krystina Castella

Shrimp Scampi Pasta by Sean

This recipe originally did not have any pasta, but I modified the sauce to be more robust to accommodate that addition. This dish is light and tart, but has strong flavor.

Caponata by Farrell May Podgorsek

Caponata is traditionally served as an antipasto with toasted baguette slices or crackers. It is savory, with a touch of sweetness from the raisins and salt from the olives and capers. You can also use it as a pasta or pizza topping. This is one of the most popular appetizers I serve. The recipe doubles well and it freezes…

Shrimp & Lobster Linguine by colleen

Hot n' Sizzling Baby Eggplants! by kathy gori

As you may have gathered earlier, I love eggplants. There are so many varieties, shapes, sizes and colors when encountering them I can never resist. Yesterday, at the Farmers Market here in Sonoma one of our booths had the most beautiful long slender Japanese eggplants. In my early days of Indian cooking, since I was a vegetarian I…

Beef Hot Dog Giambotte by Colleen Hogan

This was a quick and easy meal my mother prepared for us as children. It was simple and delicious. What kid does not like hot dogs?

Wild Rice Pilaf with Fresh Vegetables by Jane Evans Bonacci

Did you know that wild rice is not rice at all but grass? It grows in areas of shallow water, so prevalent in the state of Minnesota that it is the official state grain. Surprisingly the Central Valley of California is the other main producer of wild rice. It is naturally gluten-free and high in protein, potassium, B-complex vitamins,…

SWEET QUAVA BBQ SAUCE by Jane Summers

a quick summer bbq sauce. very yummy, please feel free to experiment with any of your favorite jams or jelly's. (peach, orange, etc.) would be great as well !

Shrimp Etouffee by BearNakedBaker

I love Cajun food and making "black" roux is a lot of fun and a bit of a challenge. I took Cajun/Creole cooking lessons in my 20's and have become a big fan of its dishes. It does require time to cook this meal, but it's well worth it. It looks great if you mound your rice in a coffee cup and un-mold it on center of plate and serve…

One Dish Rosemary Chicken with New Potatoes, Mushrooms and Green Beans by Adam Janowski

This is a simple, but beautiful, chicken dish that you can serve directly from the frying pan in which it was prepared or arrange it on a large platter for serving at the table. You'll get raves on this one and no one will know how easy it was to put…

Pork Pineapple Guisado by Lidy Concepcion

Zesty Lime Marinated Chicken with Homemade Watermelon Salsa by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

This recipe is a true gem…Truly fresh and refreshing! First, the chicken is so tender and flavorful. Marinating in fresh lime juice and seasonings really adds to its tenderness. In addition, we’re topping the cooked chicken with a tasty and simple to make honey lime glaze. Our summertime salsa is sweet, crunchy and mildly spicy.…