Shrimp Risotto with Spinach and Basil - Risotto Gamberetti con Spinaci e Basilico by Evelyn Scott

Japanese Cakes/Wagashi : Recipe-Anko/Sweetmeats by Robert-Gilles Martineau

One main ingredients in traditional Wagashi/Japanese Cakes is “anko” (or more simply “an”) which can be translated as “sweetmeats” or “bean jam”. I would like here to introduce a simple way to make one’s own “anko” at home:

Oxtail Broth soup by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

Oxtail Broth soup

Easy Honey & Soy Sauce Chicken Slow Cooker Style by Nanette

This sweet & salty recipe is a breeze in the slow cooker. No need to brown the chicken so there's little prep time involved. I made cranberry and corn muffins and a toss salad. Dinner was on the table in a half hour. This is a busy woman's delight!

Slow-Cooker Tex-Mex Steak & Rice by Bob Towlson

Easy crockpot meal

Artichoke Heart, Cheese and Basil Appetizer by David Van Buskirk

Warm, cheesy, bubbly cheese:::drink some wine and enjoy your day...and top it off with some toasted bread or tortilla chips...life is good....

Slow Cooked Beefy Stew by ShaleeDP

This is my version of slow cooked beef stew. I like it this way, slowly cooked brings the delicious taste and the tender meat out of the beef.

Eggplant Parmesan (Slow Cooker or Crockpot version) by Salad Foodie

This recipe based on one from Allrecipes.com served 8 and was cooked in a 5-quart slow cooker. I cut the recipe in half for 4 servings (which is the recipe below.) It cooks well in a 2 1/2 to 3-quart slow cooker. Whichever size you make, I think you’ll like this easy-does it version of yummy Eggplant Parmesan! (Note:…

Chinese turkey & rice soup by John Spottiswood

Sliced shitake mushrooms, bok choy, and a soy -ginger flavored broth give a subtle asian flavor to this turkey and rice soup. Easy to make, healthy, and delicious!

Country style ribs and vegetables--Slow Cooked by Nancy Miyasaki

These tender country style ribs, slow cooked with tomatoes, peppers and onions, are yummy. We served them with a heap of pasta flavored with garlic and olive oil. Rice or a crusty bread, possibly even corn bread, would be yummy too.

Upma by Ekta Vengateri

Upma is had for breakfast in India. There are various upmas and ways to prepare upma. It can be made from vermicilli, cracked wheat and rava and can be the dry kind, wet kind or if it does not turn out good the soggy one :). This one is a Rava upma, the wet kind which works the best for me. If you want it a bit dry you can add less…

Apple Brie Appetizer Soup by Sara Gray

Well, this appetizer soup certainly surprised me! It's reminiscent of a Brie appetizer that's garnished with apples, but made into a soup appetizer - a new twist on an old theme. Serve your guests this delicious appetizer and they'll want to skip dinner (just kidding!) It's delicate in nature and the riper the Brie cheese, the…

Almond Chicken Curry by Niyaprakash

Easy to prepare , less spicy and very delicious

Simple Vegetable Soup by Jill

This is the tastiest way to clean out your fridge and keep your weight down! All sizes are approximate and all ingredients are optional. I usually use whatever I have at the time. Frozen works very well in this recipe and makes for very fast preparation! If you have a crock pot just combine all the ingredients. Organic…

Savory Red Beans & Rice by L.Marie Carter

I never really use to like beans, but Red Beans & Rice is one of my all time favorites! Here's my recipe for savory, meaty Red Beans & Rice. It can be a meal on it's own or an addition to a nice southern soul food meal like smothered pork chops or chicken...make sure that you have your cornbread muffins on the side.