Kale and White Bean Soup by Helen Doberstein

A Hearty Soup

Black Beans with Smoked Bacon (feijoada) by Salad Foodie

More often than not I prepare black beans vegetarian. However I wanted to compare them to a recipe from "South American Cooking: A Step-by-Step Guide to Authentic Dishes Made Easy" (2010). Having made only minor recipe changes, I found the outcome quite tasty. But the earthy flavor of home cooked black beans are always good ~ bacon…

Mexican Chicken Corn Chowder by Salad Foodie

We never wait for fall for this favorite of all chowders, but enjoy it year round. A good way to use up leftover roast chicken, and the ingredients go together quickly for a fast weeknight dinner. Can be lightened by subbing fat-free half and half, or a 12 ounce can evaporated milk for the cream.

Pumpkin, Barley, Lentil & Turkey Stew (w/ Vegetarian Alternative) by BlessedOne Smith

This dish is so easy to make and it does not take too long either. You can also add carrots, diced mushrooms, and baby spinach to the stew. If you add mushrooms and baby spinach, do so right towards the end before you turn off the heat so that the…

Apple Butter by Brittany Hoverman

Guy's Weird Spaghetti by Deborrah Justice

Guy's Note: " Traditionally this is Cincinnati Chili, although I grew up with it as "Farmer's Market Spaghetti" that my Grandmother discovered at the 1933 World's Fair. I deemed it Weird Spaghetti as a child, but "Good weird! A family favorite, we enjoy with just pasta and cheese. Cincinnati Chili is served with shredded Cheddar,…

Creamy Mac and Cheese by Deborrah Justice

GOULASH with RED WINE by Peter Brown

Goulash is a traditional Hungarian beef stew and although the ingredients are quite simple the taste is particularly good, jazz it up with red wine. Although goulash is not traditionally made with wine a generous splash of full-bodied Cabernet or Shiraz does give it an entirely new dimension. adding some chilli and mushrooms to this…

Malay Curried tripe recipe by Peter Brown

An unusual way to cook Tripe .This from the cape Malay culture in South Africa

Country Style Beans by Beth Roan

These beans were so good!! My picky daughter even had seconds.

Healthier Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup by Ferihan

This is from Allrecepies and it is really good.

Vegetarian Pinto Beans by Wendi Taylor

A family crock-pot favorite. Simple, easy, and delicious.

Creole Cream Pork chops by Julie Schlosser

This one pot wonder is on my table at least once a week! I normally use applewood smoked bacon in this recipe, because the smoke flavor seems to bring out the Creole spices. I always use my slow cooker for this dish, but this can be baked in the oven as well!

Crock Pot Italian Chicken by Beth Roan

My daughter's favorite and so easy to make

Mediterranean Beef Minestrone Soup by Salad Foodie

This feeds a crowd and then some. Hearty and healthy. Start this slow simmering soup early afternoon to have it ready for dinner, so there's time to develop the flavors. Or better yet, cook a day in advance and let the flavors sing next day. I take time to cut the meat and veggies in small pieces as this is a soup, not a stew, and the…