Louise's Humba with Root Crops by Joyce Yap

This Filipino Recipe is commonly prepared during festivities and special occasions. It has different variations but this recipe is my family’s original version.

Spicy Cuban Ropa Vieja by John Spottiswood

I wanted to serve a slightly more flavorful version of Ropa Vieja, the classic cuban beef dish, over black beans and rice for a friends' pre-christmas dinner. I paired it with a pork stew and both were hugely popular. I used tri-tip and it shredded wonderfully. This can be made with a cheaper, tougher piece of meat, but when Tri-tip…

Mediterranean Lamb Stew with tomato, mushroom and eggplant (Kokkinisto) by John Spottiswood

I used to order a delicious lamb stew at the New Kappadokia restaurant in Redwood City, California. Then I had a not quite but close to equally delicious stew at a Greek restaurant in Palo Alto that was called Kokkinisto. I pieced this recipe together…

Cream of Mushroom Soup by Prachi

I love mushrooms. so feeling like doing nothing, have a warm comforting soup that will make you full and satisfied. !!! I ended up having this soup made by my friend when I was sick, and I just loved it. So now I make it whenever I want.

Rava/Semolina Kheer by Navaneetham Krishnan

Kheer/payasam is absolutely nice with Vadai and papadam as a sweet closing for a vegetarian meal.

Vietnamese Tomato Soup by Navaneetham Krishnan

meatless soup speaks about the bold Vietnamese flavors.

Egg Rasam (Indian Pepper Soup With Egg) by Navaneetham Krishnan

Appealing with its tangy, peppery and garlicky flavors.

Prawn & Cabbage In Lemongrass Coconut Gravy by Navaneetham Krishnan

A complete one pot dish which is filling enough with rice.

Prawn Wonton Noodle Soup by Navaneetham Krishnan

Silky noodles drenched in prawn broth and wonton dumplings with sliced chillies in vinegar and soy sauce.

Minced Chicken & Cabbage Soup by Navaneetham Krishnan

Lovely, nice, good and delicious, either on it's own or help yourself to a plate of rice.

Pumpkin Sago Dessert by Navaneetham Krishnan

Simple dessert with five ingredients; pumpkin, sago, coconut milk, pandan/screwpine leaves and palm sugar.

Tomato Cumin Soup by Navaneetham Krishnan

perfumed with cumin seeds, bay leaves and brightly lighted with turmeric powder.

MUSHROOM ON TOAST by priti samani

Malaysian Pork Stew with Garnishes by John Spottiswood

This recipe, which is adapted from the New York Times Cookbook, is just outstanding. It has a great combination of flavors that everyone in our family loved. These cuts of pork are so inexpensive, that this is a very economical meal despite the exotic flavors. The garnishes add another dimension, so don't skimp on them! We served…

Winter Chicken Stew by Conni @MrsMamaHen

This is no ordinary chicken soup. The ingredients are so substantial, thre's barely enough room for them in the pot. You would be kept full and warm even for an Alaskan autumn or winter night. See step-by-step instructions on MrsMamaHen.com