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…

Chickpea and Tomato Salad with Grilled Pita by Nancy Miyasaki

This is a refreshing and delicious salad. It's healthy and filling, so a good salad to serve with soup or another lighter dish. It's super quick if you use canned garbanzo beans, or save money by using dried chickpeas. This is a great side dish for when you are grilling.

Sweet Potato Bourbon Casserole Recipe by marcia zeballos

I made this for Thanksgiving in the place of the usual sweet potatoes with marshmallows. I will NEVER go back to THAT dish...THIS RECIPE ROCKS! This is the best sweet potato dish I have ever had. I'm so glad I thought of it :)

Gratin of Spinach and Roquefort by Crissy Gershey

Bubbling with warm, creamy Roquefort, this gratin brings together the classic combination of spinach, blue cheese and eggs. Comforting like a savory bread pudding, this Gratin of Spinach and Roquefort begs to be part of the Thanksgiving tradition.

Cajun Bread Pudding with Praline Sauce by Amos Miller

I am surprised more folks haven't tried this. I have been asked for this recipe more times than I can remember. I have served the following dish to more than 300 diners (at a time) and got a substantial number of raves, so I want to pass it on for anyone who wants something a little more like home, more New Orleans, more than a Red…

Avocado, Tomato and Mango Salsa by Bombdiggity Hot Dogs

This is a great salsa on hot dogs or tortilla chips

Shrimp, Avocado and Grapefruit Salad by erin de martini

Tangy salad for warm summer days

Watermelon Smoothie by Kelsey Martin

Inspired from the National Watermelon Promotion Board!

Artichoke Heart, Cheese and Basil Appetizer by David Van Buskirk

Warm, cheesy, bubbly cheese:::drink some wine and enjoy your day...and top it off with some toasted bread or tortilla chips...life is good....

Parmesan Roasted Asparagus by Karen

A very simple and delicious asparagus, lightly accented with parmesan.

Vegetarian Sausage Goulash by Joanna Spray

Perfect goulash for those cold winter nights. You can use soy ground meat (looks like ground round) or the sausage like meat. Feel free to use fresh mushrooms, if you do, add them when you are browning the sausage. Adding fresh greens would be great too!

Baked Tomatoes with Gouda copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati by maria liberati

Baked Apple Pancake by Baking Barrister

Apples, cinnamon and sugar cooked into a light batter form the best breakfast ever.

Fig Jam with Balsamic Vinegar and Rosemary by goodkarmamama

Homemade fig jam is simple and totally delicious.

Grilled Sockeye Salmon over Israeli Couscous with a Yogurt, Lemon, Chive Sauce, Mozzarella and Tomato Salad with a Beet Vinaigrette and Fresh Garden Greens, Radish, and Scallion by Nutrition Health Net

Sometimes we do not have a ton of time to cook and having containers of fresh greens, herbs, and vegetables around the yard really is a time and money saver. Also…