ORIENTAL SALAD by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

creamy parmesan dressing by Claudia lamascolo

perfect on romaine lettuce....check it out

Gnocchi with a spicy tomato & mascarpone sauce by Brett Ede

Smart KALE chip snack by Foodessa

Here's a light alternative to traditional fried chips Crunchy, healthy snacking on Kale chips...I call them my: Smart KALE chip snack For a dedicated post...refer here: http://www.foodessa.com/2013/06/kale-sun-dried-tomato-walnut-pesto-and.html

Grilled Cremini Mushroom and Fennel Salad by Debi Shawcross

A fantastic winter salad featuring fresh fennel, grilled mushrooms, and a bright lemon basil vinaigrette.

Falafel by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

Falafel

Sticky carrots by Brett Ede

Morel & Ramps Frittata - A Michigan Spring Breakfast by Amos Miller

Once in Turkey, I asked a young man what made up a typical breakfast. He said, "The usual. goat cheese, olives, tea, an egg, if you wish." If that young fellow were here, and posed the same question to me, I would tell him, "Morels, ramps, eggs, cheese, bacon, French-pressed coffee, a biscuit, if you wish." This is a glorious…

Piperade with Baked Egg by B Innes

The recipe is open to debate as to the true ingredients and there are any number of variations of this Basque speciality. My simple version is a light dinner for two. Since this was also a throw together it didn't follow the true line of a piperade in that; to be authentic it should have had green peppers and espelette peppers.

Zucchini Paancakes by B Innes

Zucchini pancakes make a great side dish and also a quite filling main course for dinner or brunch. It's also a great way to use up extra zucchini, and at the same time make a "meatless" meal that will please everyone. As with many recipes, feel free to make it your own by adding herbs or spices that you think will go well with…

Stuffed peppers - Traditional style by Arturo Féliz-Camilo

one of my favorite recipes.

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus w/ Taleggio Sauce by Lacy DeVeney

Oven roasted, prosciutto wrapped asparagus served over a creamy, mild taleggio cheese sauce.

Eggplant Parmesan by B Innes

My first introduction to this wonderful dish was made, as a side dish, in some holiday meal by my entirely German Grandmother. It has become undoubtedly my favorite dish.

Italian Vegetable Stew Recipe by Claudia lamascolo

Here is a large pot of stew that feeds many people and get a few loaves of bread your going to need it to sop up the juices.

Cheesy Mashed Potatoes by Claudia lamascolo

These are off the chart delicious for all you cheese lovers!