Zesty Rice & Barley by Catherine Pappas

This dish is easy and very impressive in taste. Enjoy with Love, Catherine

Spanish Rice by Wendi Taylor

Ever wondered how to get that perfect consistency of spanish rice that's served in restaurants? Here's the secret...

Couscous Salad by Lyndsey

My favorite side dish to take to picnics or bbq's

Grandma Libia's croquetas by Guest of winter

Traditional children's fare and a delectable tapa

Apfelkuchen (German Apple Cake) with Almond Apple Cake Variation by Salad Foodie

This recipe takes me back over 50 years when I lived in Germany. My landlady Mathilda would treat me to this pastry and one day I asked her for the recipe. She agreed to show me how to make it, if I taught her how to make American lemon meringue pie!…

Caprese Pasta Salad by Lyndsey

Easy summer salad. Great side dish to take to picnics or bbq's.

Blueberry Scones by Elena Jimenez

Delicious blueberry scones. Just put them in the microwave for 10 seconds and they'll taste like they just came out of the oven!

Veronica's Apple Pancakes by Mary Shaldibina

The perfect breakfast for the perfect morning!

Chocolate Salami by Marina K

A unique russian dessert

Gingered carrots by Brett Ede

Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookie by Nancy Miyasaki

I have a number of great chocolate chip cookie recipes. This is probably my kids' favorite. I'm not sure it's truly the original, but if it's not I can't imagine the original is much better! I love the way I can sneak the oatmeal in by grinding it to a powder and my kids don't even notice it! It may not make them health food, but…

Creole Pralines by Amos Miller

Better than a cookie (sorry bakers, but this is a Creole group) and with the true taste of New Orleans, Creole Pralines are one of the signature treats in the Big Easy! It is time to play 'soft ball', and we're not talking the sport - we're talking Creole candy. When the recipe calls for your concoction on the stove to reach the…

Savory Rice with Lentil Curry - Khichuri by John Spottiswood

We made this tonight and it was absolutely delicious! This has everything I love about Indian food. The flavors are bold and vibrant but blend so well together, the warmth and texture are like comfort food, and the dish is quite healthy. If you like split pea or lentil soup, you should definitely give this a try some night instead.…

Everything Goes Oatmeal Coookies by J. Gino Genovesi

This is an original recipe. I was making them, years ago, because my children wanted a "loaded" oatmeal cookie that was good, soft and plump. Now my grand children like them and I thought I would pass it on so others can enjoy them. They are easy to prepare and delicious. Chef J. Gino Genovesi

Spinach Strawberry Salad by Rich H

This is an unusual blend of ingredients but they work so well together making it a wonderful, healthy salad. It's a summer salad so file it - then get it out and make it for your firts dinner party of the summer season!