Pommes frites (the original 'French fries') by Frank Fariello

Deep fried potatoes, which in the US usually go by the misnomer "French fries", have suffered from association with fast food and the modern aversion to deep fried foods in general, but a well-made batch of pommes frites is one of the tastiest ways to prepare potatoes. And while they will never qualify as health food, if made properly…

Squash Blossoms, The Edible Flowers And How To Fix Them by kathy gori

This is the time of year when squash blossoms are found in Farmers Markets all around Sonoma. If you've never cooked or eaten squash blossoms, well then you've missed one of the big pleasures of the summer garden. I first had these as a kid when I was still in the "eeewwww we're eating flowers?" phase. They're a big favorite among…

Fried Yellow Plantains by Yolanda Fernandez

Tostones Amarillos are fried yellow or (ripened) plantains. Yellow plantains are used in Latin cuisine as a side dish. Yellow plantains are often mistaken for bananas. They are not to be eaten raw--they must be cooked. Unlike green plantains, when used for Tostones Amarillos, yellow plantains do not need to be mashed and re-fried.

Italian Rice Balls by Evelyn Scott

Cauliflower cheese patties by Monika

Cauliflower with a twist! These healthy vegetable patties are the perfect replacement for potatoes, rice or even salad!

Chicago/Italian Fried Zucchini by Mary Winborn

My interpretation of zucchini ,as cooked in a wonderful old Italian neighborhood restrauant downtown. How I wanna go back there!