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…

Alton Brown Lentil Soup by John Spottiswood

I adapted this recipe from one by Alton Brown. I added spinach, potatoes, and scallions and removed grains of paradise. Our whole family really enjoyed this recipe. I made it alongside an Indian curried lentil soup recipe, and while both were good, this was the hands down winner. If you're looking for a tasty, hearty, and healthy…

French Rice Salad by Nancy Miyasaki

This is a light and flavorful as a main dish or side dish. It's a perfect side for any grilled meat or fish.

Quick & Easy Fruit Compote with Vanilla Sauce (and a no-added sugar or low-sugar variation) by Salad Foodie

A fruit compote on the table in 15 minutes? Here's a dessert kids (and kids of all ages) will love. Start with a can of fruit cocktail, add some chopped fruit in season, and make a simple vanilla sauce to top it. (This dessert converts easily to a…

Macaroni Salad Primavera by Smokinhotchef

Bursting with garden fresh veggie flavors and color, this salad is great for on the go and complements any meal indoors or out!!

Potato Leek Soup by Judy Fisher

Delicious, thick soup--perfect comfort food!

Deep Green Lentil Soup with Caramelized Onions by John Spottiswood

This rich collection of greens, lentils, cumin and coriander makes a. hearty Fall or Winter soup with layers of flavor. Both French green lentils and more commonly available brown lentils are delicious in this soup. The French green lentils hold their shape better when cooked, while brown lentils may start to break down a bit. Feel…

Butternut Squash Soup by Nancy Miyasaki

This is an elegant looking and hearty tasting soup. A great combination. Make sure to cook a little extra, as many are going to want an extra serving!

Smashed Potato Salad with Escarole by Mark Bittman

The key to success here is to be generous with the olive oil, whose flavor takes mere potato and greens--whether escarole or any other strong-flavored green like radicchio, dandelion, endive, or chicory--from humble to sublime. This is perfect picnic food, with or without meat, cheese, or eggs (see variations).

Lentil-Quinoa Soup by Lindsay Silverstein

Fig Jam with Balsamic Vinegar and Rosemary by goodkarmamama

Homemade fig jam is simple and totally delicious.

Pumpkin crème-soup with shrimp, cream cheese and basil. by Helenscooking

It’s autumn and it means that it’s time for a great pumpkin soup with shrimp that I just LOVE cooking. It doesn’t require a lot of effort but it comes out perfectly smooth, bringing in the autumn flavors and colors into your kitchen. I tasted this soup long time ago in Europe, brought it into my kitchen and my family just loves…

Pumpkin Dip a Delicious Quick and Easy Appetizer by John Wm. Macy's CheeseSticks

I don’t know about you, but around here fall is the best time for delicious pumpkin recipes. Quick appetizers that are full of flavor are perfect for fall entertaining events or even Thanksgiving. This delicious recipe is wonderful because it is simple and easy to prepare.

Oatmeal Cranberry Brûlée by Culinary Envy

Oatmeal Cranberry Brûlée is golden amber colored caramelized sugar that cracks open to a tart cranberry layer resting atop cozy creamy oatmeal. Superb!

Oh Fudge by Culinary Envy

Oh Fudge is decadent, intensely chocolaty and velvety, silky smooth. This freezer fudge is so creamy and rich; it just melts in your mouth.