Charred Eggplpant And Peas, A Perfect Barbecue Side Dish. by kathy gori

Back where I come from when stuff gets charred and there's not a barbecue involved, it's not a good thing. Charring usually involved opening a lot of windows, smoke alarms, yelling and calling the local take out.."Don't Cook Tonight, Call Chicken Delight!" The idea of deliberately charring something may seem scary, but believe me…

Four Cheese Italian Macaroni by Jennifer Bass

Lemon Herb Potato Salad by Erin S

A light and fresh potato salad with a lemon herb dressing. Only 75 calories!

Lentil Salad with Warm Spices by Farrell May Podgorsek

Lentils are perfect for cold or room temperature salads. This salad features the warm flavors of cumin, coriander, ginger and turmeric. Red onion and tomato add texture and color. I tend to overlook lentils so I found a great way to prevent the dreaded mush. Slightly undercook the lentils and then let them sit in the pot until just…

Grilled Mexican Corn by RecipeKing

Grilled Mexican Corn-is an easy and quick 20 minute recipe. A great option for delicious corn with a spicy kick. Features include a homemade spicy mayonnaise based spread. This is also a healthy, low calories, low fat, low sodium, low cholesterol, low carbohydrates, low sugars, heart-healthy, diabetic friendly, Weight Watchers (4)…

Slow Cooked Sweet Baked Beans by "Cheffie Cooks"

Delicious beans with any BBQ, picnic fare, great with grilled meats as a side dish.

Summer Black Beans by Culinary Envy

Summer Black Beans are slow simmered creamy, garlicky black beans with smoky ham hocks and a hint of orange citrus flavor.

Grilled Potato Packs by Erin S

Grilled Potato Packs with Bacon, Cheddar Cheese and Green Onions!

Sage Butter Brussel Sprouts with Prosciutto by Robyn Medlin

I don’t know why brussel sprouts get a bad reputation. If you cook them the right way, they are delicious! This recipe is made in a cast iron skillet on the grill which infuses the sprouts with a nice smoky flavor. But, these can easily be made on the stove top for those non-grillers out there.

Miso Horny Gourmet Reduction by Smokinhotchef

;-). This recipe was created to complement a roast pork recipe I have. I was amazed at how well the simple ingredients turned the Sunday pork roast into a spendid affair! I had some left over,and it complemented chicken the next day equally well!! As for the name, well I like a little fire with the smoke in the kitchen, plus the…

Masala Raisin Chicken by Navaneetham Krishnan

Raisins for a hint of sweetness to harmonize the spiciness and to hit the right notes in the taste.

Watermelon Radish & Green Beans-Snow Peas & Strawberry Cold Salad by "Cheffie Cooks"

Super summer Cold Salad that is easily prepared, chilled and served.

Chunky Guacamole by A2Z Healthy Vegetarian Cuisine

Want to reduce your cholesterol intake? 1. Try fresh avocado on sandwiches and toast or substitute as a spread in place of many other popular foods to reduce your intake of cholesterol, calories, fat, saturated fat, and sodium. 2. Avocados contribute nearly 20 vitamins, minerals and beneficial plant compounds that can…

Bye Bye Blues, A Quick And Spicy Bean Dish by kathy gori

I have a small confession to make. I love trick vegetables. You know what I'm talking about, the orange cauliflower, the red squash, the black garlic. So you can imagine my surprise and delight when the gang at Lunita Farm showed me a basket of dark purple green beans at the Saturday Farmers Market. I'd never seen anything like…

Lemony Thyme Roasted Potato Wedges by Smokinhotchef

This recipe is bright and fresh with mountains of simple flavors. Goes well with just about anything!