Glazed Carrots by Nancy Miyasaki

I made these carrots to be a sweet, vegetable side to go with the Caribbean Pork we made tonight. I wanted something that would be sweet like plantains, and these did the job perfectly. I adapted this from a Cook's Illustrated recipe, and I think the technique is a good one. They'd be nice as a a side with any grilled meat.

Cauliflower Cake by Kyra Martin

This is such a great way to eat your veggies. It would be so easy to change to suit your tastes too!

panch ratna raita by rsharma

This is a yogurt based side salad that prevents heart burns for those of us who really love our spices.

Plum Pineapple Jam by Salad Foodie

I devised this recipe when I wanted a variation of plum jam and thought why not use canned crushed pineapple? The result was beautiful jewel-tone jam with a pleasing fruit combo of flavors and textures. No added commercial pectin here, so if the thought of standing and stirring, oh about a half hour, scares you away, go with the…

mashed potatoes by david spottiswood

These are special, and go well with the pan gravy recipe I am posting. Using Yukon Gold potatoes, you can either leave all the skins on, or, as I do, peel half the potatoes. This recipe is for four. I omit the salt if serving with the pan gravy (the bacon makes the gravy salty enough)

Baked Farro or Pearl Barley with Asparagus by Nancy Miyasaki

We served this recipe with a Moroccan Lamb Shank last night. It was a delicious accompaniment. We had Farro for the first time served by an amazing chef at our cousin's wedding. Then too it was served with Lamb in a rich sauce. There is something about the combination of tender lamb with farro or barley, which are slightly more…

Moroccan-Style Carrots with Mustard Seeds and Orange by Catherine Pappas

Adapted from: Weight Watchers’ Annual Recipes for Success 2009. This is a wonderfully flavorful way to serve your vegetables. Enjoy and Cook with Love, Catherine

Moussak’aa by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

Moussak’aa

Recipe of the Week - Twice Baked Potatoes by Dennis Kraus

Another weekend another birthday party dinner, and of course I overdid it again. Three appetizers, main course including two salads, two desserts. It was worth it all though as we had a great time and the food was great. I was looking for an alternative to my usual mashed potatoes and decided to take the extra steps to make the…

Beans with Nutmeg by Brett Ede

Strawberry Salsa by Veronica Lucia

My own version of strawberry salsa.

Crunchy Green Bean Salad by Jennifer Bass

Caraway Coleslaw by Bob Towlson

Tortini ai Funghi copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati by maria liberati

Homemade Nutella by Erin S

Creamy Chocolate Hazelnut Spread you can make at home