Fiesta Corn by David St. John

wilted endive and bacon by duane

fresh endive and fried bacon in vinegar sauce

Smothered Cabbage and Potatoes by Just Cookin'

If you like cabbage, you'll love this dish. It is really good in winter time.

The Best Mexican Rice by MarthaW

I made this for a Cinco de Mayo party and it was just like the rice you get in a Mexican restaurant. Light, fluffy, and perfect for your next Mexican fiesta!

madhur jaffrey's chana dal by Patricia

Kale and New Potatoes by Christy Torres

This is a healthy dish perfect for early spring and the first harvest of winter kale. It's easy on the pocket book, and even better with homemade chicken broth. The richness of the avocado complement the tang of the feta. This could be served as a side with chicken or pork or as a light meal on its own.

Black-Eyed Peas with Coconut Milk by Mihir Shah

I adapted this from a recipe I found in the San Francisco Chronicle. My parents have told me that eating Black-Eyed Peas for the New Year was good luck. I made these for my New Year's Eve party and they were a big hit. Went really well with the Steamed Salmon I prepared.