Tomato Rice Pilaf by Mary Joseph

This originated as a Lebanese dish that my mom always used to make, I tweaked it a bit adding tomatoes and mint and leaving out the meat that it called for. If you're a cheese lover this would be amazing with crumbled French Feta mixed in.

Lamb Meatball and Fava Bean Tagine / Morocco by Amos Miller

This is truly a hand-crafted meal - it takes time. I know that only the most devoted will make this. But it is nothing short of spectacular and was my favorite Spring dish. I'd eat it weekly. This is how I recall Mina made for me when I lived in Marrakech. I'm sharing it just because it is a personal favorite and, for guests,…

Wasabi Cream Sauce by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

Wasabi Cream Sauce

Five Star Chicken Gumbo by Chef Doug

"If you've never eaten authentic creole, you truly don't know what you're missing. I discovered this Louisiana favorite while residing there in the Air Force and it was love at first bite. This dish has a very unique taste that defies description. You are doing yourself a serious disservice if you don't give this recipe a try. You can…

Zuppa Toscana by Healthy Mamma

Healthy and Delicious version of *eghemm, Olive Garden's Zuppa Toscana.

Chicken Curry With Potatoes by Navaneetham Krishnan

Chicken pieces fried with turmeric and marshalled with spices and potatoes.

Fig chutney by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

Fig chutney

Qoq au Vin by RecipeKing

Qoq au Vin is a quick (45) minute recipe for a delicious, traditional-style French chicken stew. Ingredients include: chicken, mushrooms, carrots, onion, chicken broth, tomato paste and red wine. It is well seasoned and is also a healthy, low calories, low fat, low carbohydrates, low sugars, diabetic-friendly and Weight Watchers (6…

BAMYA (MEAT WITH OKRA) by MARIA LOURDES V. LIPARDO-AYUB

I love Arabian food. It's so palatable and mild in spices. This dish is the gastronomic delight of Egypt.

Fig chutney by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

Fig chutney

CINNAMON POACHED PEAR WITH ALMOND PANNA COTTA, ORANGE SORBET by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

CINNAMON POACHED PEAR WITH ALMOND PANNA COTTA, ORANGE SORBET

Beef Barley Soup by Julia Ann Souders

Thick and hearty beef and barley makes a filling soup for cold weather enjoyment. Mushroom, celery and onion are ethe added vegetables. ©2007-2014 Netta Belle’s Choice® cookbookinabox® “Reg. U.S. Pat. & Trdmk.Off.” Reg. “Trade-marks Canadian Intellectual Property Office.” nettabelleschoice.com and cookbookinabox.com. All rights…

Hearty Beef Stew with Mushrooms, Carrots and Potatoes by ChefBlogDigest

Blu Jam Cafe's Goulash by Nancy Miyasaki

We were served this by my good friend Marci Chan who is an awesome cook. It's good comfort food. Not too spicy, perfect for a cold winter day and for kids who like delicious, mild food. This recipe was adapted from Chef Kamil Majer of Blu Jam Cafe. Equal amounts of hot and sweet Hungarian paprika were used; adjust the paprika to…

Leftover 2-Bean Stew by Amos Miller

A quick bite using odds & ends was WAY too delicious not to post. Forget 8-bean and even 18-bean soups - 2 cans of beans, a few veggies and a little smoked sausage turned a toss-off dish into a tasty winner! I had no intention when I threw this together to share it with anyone other than a couple of hungry mouths in the kitchen.…