Italian Spinach Soup by John Spottiswood

Suprise, surprise. Another amazing recipe adapted from Marcella Hazan's Essential's of Italian Cooking. This is one of my bibles. Not only did I love this spinach soup, but all four of my kids did too! Everyone had mutiple servings. We served it with simple sourdough toast, though Crostini (Italian croutons) is what Marcella…

Hearty Red Lentil Soup by John Spottiswood

This is a wonderfully flavored soup that our whole family really enjoyed. I'm a huge fan of traditional Turkish Red Lentil soup which has more exotic flavors, but I was impressed by the down home goodness of this soup. I had three medium sized helpings, and even then I nibbled a bit more as I was putting the remainder into the…

Georgian Shrimp Pilau by John Spottiswood

This Pilau dish will remind you of a tasty risotto with an american twist. It is much easier to make for large parties. Sophisticated, easy and tasty...just the way I like it.

Marinated Asparagus by Robyn Savoie

This versatile recipe made with fresh asparagus can be made year around. Serve it cold or warm as side with any meal. My favorite way to serve this is grilling it. It produces rave reviews every time. Even from guests who may not be fans of asparagus.

HCG Diet - Apple Chicken Salad by 1st Place Recipes

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Carolina Coast Shirmp Bog by John Spottiswood

A bog (unlike a pilau) is any stew that includes wet, soggy rice. This recipe was adapted from one of my favorite cookbooks, Stews, Bogs, and Burgoos by James Villas. I've left out the bacon for health reasons. It is delicious as is, but would undoubtedly be even more tasty with the bacon.

Vegan Simple Pea Soup by Jill

This simple pea soup is excellent cooked as well as raw! This can be used as a base for so many more vegetables too! Use your imagination and try shredding some potatoes, celery, corn, etc. I like to add seitan. Let me know how yours comes out. I"ve only made this using my Vita-mix but I'm sure a regular blender will work…

Fig Jam with Balsamic Vinegar and Rosemary by goodkarmamama

Homemade fig jam is simple and totally delicious.

Broiled Tuna Korean-Style w Spinach Orzo by jason kim

Another fish dish for the kids' Sunday dinner included a couple of nice tuna steaks. Having never cooked tuna before, I finally understood where the term "steaks" come from because these guys are dense and meaty compared to the other fresh fish (but in a good way). These tuna steaks make mahi-mahi (which we ate several weeks ago)…

Mocha Latte Pudding Cups by Conni @MrsMamaHen

This simple treat is perfect for a potluck or picnic. Served in 4 ounce "mason jars" they are perfectly portable!

Spicy & Smokey Tomato Lobster Soup by Sherri Williams

Tomato soup happens to be one of my favorites soups. The addition of smoke, pancetta and lobster takes this completely over the top.

Caribbean Peas & Rice by John Spottiswood

This popular dish throughout the Caribbean is similar to red beans and rice, but made with a few more spices and with crowder, pidgeon, or black-eyed peas instead of red beans. If you can't find any of these, though, red beans make a fine substitute. This is great comfort food that is a nice mellow contrast to spicy-sweet Caribbean…

Broccoli and Pine-Nut Soup by Mike Jeremy

Meatball Stew by Kimberly Bishop

Simple quick, weeknight supper.