Succotash with Fresh Herbs & Smoked Meat by Amos Miller

To a great extent, succotash was another of the many gifts to the table from Native Americans. Corn, beans and meat are a tasty and nourishing combination, whatever the type of bean or meat. In this recipe the real flavor play is brought forward by the addition of fresh herbs. After all, corn and beans have no real pronounced flavors…

Green Bean Casserole by Jacqui Patek

In my family there is always a competition that revolves around the famous Green Bean Casserole. We are a fairly competitive family and this is what inspired me to add a little something extra to this holiday favorite.

Green Beans Asian Style by Bunny Bostow

Fresh Green Beans on the other hand are a little harder to find recipes for. Other than putting them in a green bean casserole or steaming them and adding butter what do you do with them? This recipe answered that question. Green Beans Asian Style is so easy and delicious that it’ll be a regular here. The sauce has 3 simple…

Sambar for Ven Pongal by meena

Mexican Corn & Black Bean Cold Salad by "Cheffie Cooks"

Great for picnics, BBQ's or a side dish with Tacos

Peas with Celery Root by K. Garner

This recipe is directly from the Epicurious website. Celery root, a popular fall vegetable, tastes like a cross between celery and parsley. This is the left-most item on this dinner plate. I served it with No Peek Stew over butter noodles and homemade Miracle Boule bread.

Khatta Meetha Chatpata Chole by Mira

Sharing with you a tongue tickling recipe which gives you a mixed taste... sweet, sour, spicy to make it an aromatic accompaniment :p Olive oil is used in this recipe. You can use any oil of your choice. For children you decide the use of chillies as preferred. This dish can be had as a chole chat separately in a bowl and…

Peas & Pancetta by La Tavola Marche (farm, inn & cooking school)

Sweet peas have arrived at the farmers market, spring is here! Peas & pancetta - one of my favorite dishes that I only eat in Spring when the peas are bright & fresh. I can't get enough, I don't know if it's the peas or the pancetta - is it the green veggie or the fatty pork that I love so?! Maybe I should just have another…