Classic New England Clam Chowda by Amos Miller

Manhattan is a red soup, New England is a white chowder, and ours is a buttery yellow. This is the simplest, most satisfying chowder I have ever had. NO FLOUR! I really get irritated when I try a "good" restaurant's NE Clam Chowder and 1) can't find the clams, and, 2) can't finish the paste they are passing off as NE Clam…

CANDIED PECANS by GARY ESTESS

THIS RECIPE I MADE AND EVERY ONE OF MY FRIENDS GET ON CHRISTMAS. THIS IT SOMETHING YOU CAN NOT STOP EATING. I GIVE THE BASIC RECIPE YOU CAN ADD WHAT FLAVOR YOU WANT. I MAKE THEM HOT,SWEET,RUM,WISKEY,AMARETTO,MANY KINDS OF SEASONINGS.

Pineapple Rice with Green Soybeans by Salad Foodie

This colorful rice side or vegetarian entrée is a healthy and novel departure from same-old, same-old steamed rice! I liked it even more next day. Easily adapts to vegetarian.

Spiced Rum Pudding by Ben

A Christmas and New Year Favourite

Kale with Kalamata Olives by Salad Foodie

Kale is hearty and healthy, and often teams in winter soups with potatoes and beans. But in this recipe, based on Deborah Madison’s Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone, it takes center stage. Quick to prepare it is a pleasant change from other green sides. Don’t let the volume of a one pound bunch of kale scare you off - it cooks down!

CHILI SPAGHETTI by GARY ESTESS

WHEN OUR KIDS WERE SMALL IN THE 1980'S WE HAD A WORK DAY AT THE LAKE CABIN. ON THE WAY HOME THE RECIPE CAME TO ME, IT'S FAST AND IT'S EASY.

Farmers Market Pasta Salad by Salad Foodie

I’m increasing my cache of cottage cheese recipes, and this one from the Knudsen Cottage Cheese web site captured my interest. Perfect for summer luncheon entrees, this colorful salad can be chosen for heart-healthy and diabetic-friendly diets, especially if you select non-fat or low-fat cheeses and dressing, and whole grain pasta,…

Easy Homemade Fresh Berry Preserves, with Reduced Sugar and No Canning Required by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

This time of year many people are canning and preserving summer’s fresh flavors. It can take some work and if you’re like us, most of you won’t want to be bothered, right? Happily you can make a jar of this amazing homey preserves very easily and…

Fiery Mushrooms by John Elder

Salty spicy mushrooms, perfect to pick at when you want a little fire to go with your snack or alongside a nice steak.

Oysters Wesley by James Buel

For those who like oysters but not raw. Created for and served on San Diego Dinner Train and named for my youngest son.

Tako (Octopus) by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

Tako (Octopus)

Asparagus with fresh grape relish by Brett Ede