Zucchini and Tomato Pizza for Two....(or more!) by Salad Foodie

I’d run out of inspiration for how to use up summer’s end of zucchini, tomatoes and basil, until I came across a recipe in Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone (Deborah Madison). After finishing off a single piece of this divine pizza, I am moving this recipe to my "Favorite Meals Before I Die" list, it’s that good! This makes a 10" pizza…

Grilled Niman Ranch Sirloin Steak with Tapenade, Roasted New Potatoes and Baby Leeks by Michael Leviton

Paella by Nick Roche

Well, it has been a long time coming, but I finally am able to post the long awaited Paella article. There is so much to say about Paella that it's impossible to know where to begin. I will start by saying the Paella pictured above, is the one I made in Arizona for Felicia Sorensen, world renown Chef of Sri Lankin cuisine. Today,…

Braised Short Ribs with Vegetables by Nancy Miyasaki

I absolutely love the mouthwatering taste of short ribs. This preparation, which has a richly flavored gravy chock full of vegetables, is absolutely fantastic. It's also beautiful to serve (don't be discouraged by the picture)! A perfect dish for a dinner party. You're guests will rave about it.

Cognac Shrimp Recipe by Evelyn Scott

Delicious shrimp with buttery cognac sauce

Beef Hot Dog Giambotte by Colleen Hogan

This was a quick and easy meal my mother prepared for us as children. It was simple and delicious. What kid does not like hot dogs?

Beef stroganoff over buttered noodles by Rachael Monaco

I've become addicted to The Food Network's newest entry, The Cooking Channel. The best part of The Cooking Channel is they rerun old episodes of Food Network shows. This happened one day last week, and I happened to catch Food 911: Tastes of Russia. I felt inspired to make the beef stroganoff over buttered noodles and roasted beet &…

Sweet Italian Turkey Sausage Meatballs with Linguine by Salad Foodie

Spaghetti and meatballs are one of those ultimate comfort foods, and this version is great for work nights and can be on the table ready to eat in about 35 minutes - how can that be? Start with your favorite marinara sauce and substitute Italian turkey sausage in place of making a meatball mixture.

Spicy Sausage and Ziti Bake by Denise Sherin

Have some homemade garlic bread and a nice salad ready to go with this yummy dinner. Great for potluck too.

Wild Rice-Turkey Casserole by RecipeKing

Wild Rice-Turkey Casserole is an easy recipe that uses either turkey or chicken. Perfect for leftovers from your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. This delicious dish can also be made 12 hours ahead of time and refrigerated. Wild rice, turkey, green beans and bell peppers with an Alfredo sauce and bread crumb topping make up this…

Four Cheese & Sausage Stuffed Manicotti by Salad Foodie

Cheese-stuffed manicotti personifies comfort food anytime, but take it up a notch with a cheese four-some and Italian sausage and it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. This was inspired by a few pasta manufacturer web site recipes, but I added my own spin here and there and was pleasantly surprised how well they worked. Oh Mama-Mia, this…

Cheesy Pumpkin Pasta Bake by Hina Gujral

This One-Pot Cheesy Pumpkin Pasta is perfect for the upcoming fall season. It has a beautiful orange color that just blends with the mood of the season.

Baked Pasta With Sausage, Tomatoes and Cheese by Mary Ann Walter

M husband loves this dish. I use hot Italian sausage, but you can also use the sweet variety. Becasue there are only 2 of us, I make to smaller casseroles instead on the one larger, and freeze the second one. This freezes wonderfully.

Paella by Julie Reihl

Paella is a classic Spanish dish that can feed an army and is perfect for a dinner party! One key ingredient is saffron which gives the paella a beautiful yellow color and its distinctive flavor. More traditional recipes include a can of diced tomatoes and a bag of frozen peas thawed. I chose not to add them, but feel free to do so.…

Chicken Parmesan Baked Potatoes by Claudia lamascolo

A meal all in one! Great for lunches on the go!