Rich Sauce with White Eggplant & Herbs by Amos Miller

Eggplant has nothing to do with eggs - unless you dip and bread them. This sauce is a knockout! We grow 'Casper', an heirloom small, long white eggplant. It's mild in flavor and perfectly suited to thick, rich vegetable sauces. When cut into dime-to-quarter-sized disks, I have found Casper to be a perfect addition to other late…

Pear & Fig Chutney by Amos Miller

I still had a few pears from the orchard and the figs are almost finished. Why not a Pear & Fig chutney? Easily done! This is everything a chutney should be. The flavors of the pears, combined with the figs' texture and sweetness, the plump raisins and blend of vinegars easily marry to the aromatic spices. And a quality cracked…

Good Luck Black-Eyed Pea Crockpot Chili by Salad Foodie

Ensuring good luck for the New Year means including black-eyed peas on your menu. This chili makes for a hearty crockpot dish with "attitude" for New Year's Eve. I based it on a recipe from Phyllis Good's Fix-it and Forget It Christmas Cookbook, and liked the results so much I won't limit making this just at New Year's. Add corn…

Hot Mulled Cider by Carolinaheartstrings

This is a drink The Husband loves and always asks me to make this time of year. I like to get up on Christmas Eve morning and start it in the crockpot and by noon it’s perfect. Nothing better than some hot apple cider while you watch your favorite Christmas movie.

Crock Pot Lentil Soup by Frosted Flaker

In the mood for delicious, healthy soup, with high fiber as an added bonus? Try this recipe. Prep time is minimal, and resulting taste is maximum !

Crock Pot Chicken Stew by Salad Foodie

The perfect Sunday evening supper, this basic stew is pure comfort fare! What I enjoy particularly are the ease of preparation, large chunks of chicken, and the light yummy gravy. Based on a recipe from Taste of Home Magazine, this recipe uses boneless skinless chicken thighs. I have used a meaty turkey thigh in place of chicken:…

Sugar Pumpkin Curry Cream Soup by Amos Miller

We grow sugar pumpkins and after the harvest, I always break them down and puree them and pop them into the freezer for a long Winter's use. In addition to pies (of course), tarts, cookies, breads, custard and sauce - I love sugar pumpkin soup. As you can imagine, this member of the squash family is somewhat sweeter, has fewer seeds…

Easy Honey & Soy Sauce Chicken Slow Cooker Style by Nanette

This sweet & salty recipe is a breeze in the slow cooker. No need to brown the chicken so there's little prep time involved. I made cranberry and corn muffins and a toss salad. Dinner was on the table in a half hour. This is a busy woman's delight!

Potato leek soup by Chef Paul McGovern

This is a dish I make at the end of the gardening season and everyone loves it !! I use my scallions that I have left in the garden and allowed to grow quite large. I only use the white part as you would for leeks

Mexican Pot Roast by Sunshine Crawford

Stuffed Chicken With Eggplant by Galina R. Gibson

I love to cook with fresh foods! Even if I'm going to roast it in the pan, chicken is one of the best meats! I experiment all the time with mixing and matching fresh veggies that compliment the taste of chicken.

Slow Cooker Greek Pork Sandwiches by Robyn Savoie

Pork is a tasty variation from lamb in great-tasting gyros topped with garlic mayonnaise. While this cooks your house is guaranteed to smell Heavenly.

Festive Bacon And Cheese Dip by Robyn Savoie

This is great with crackers, vegetables and crusty bread.

Slow Cooker Potato-Crab Chowder by Robyn Savoie

This is a fast no fuss recipe that can be done in a slow-cooker.

Slow Cooker Chunky Vegetable Clam Chowder by Robyn Savoie

Warm up a chilly fall day with this hearty soup -- satisfying enough even for the most ravenous appetite.