Aunt Violet's Swedish Rye Bread by Amos Miller

Swedes have always made hearty, highly flavored breads and rye always seems to play a part, the foundation for many avenues of baking exploration. Aunt Violet was one of my paternal grandfather's sisters. This is her recipe 'from home'. It seems each of the 7 Moller children brought fragments of family recipes with them through…

Homemade Manicotti by Nancy Miyasaki

This recipe is simple and absolutely delicious. It is a reasonable amount of work, so good to cook for a large party or family gathering. It is fun to prepare with a friend or relative, perhaps with a glass of wine in hand! I adapted this from a recipe cookoff I saw on the Food Network.

Stuffed Eggplant Caponata by Laurie Alves

A Wonderful Meatless Dinner Alternative!

Eggplant Parmesan by Jennifer Bass

Pasta with Sauteed Vegetables, Olive Oil & Tomato Sauce by John Spottiswood

Simple and truly delicious. If you like tasty, fresh, and healthy food, this is likely to become a staple for you.

Butternut Squash Risotto by Kelly Sheeman

Thanks to the Simply Recipies blog...wonderful! I loved this dish. I could sit down and eat cups and cups and cups of this dish. It was a wonderful side, and an easy main for a vegetarian. Thanks to Simply Recipies blog...wonderful! I used extra butternut squash and it worked really well, I also found that I did not need to add…

macaroni and cheese by Carol Teng

A delicious, easy to cook meal.

Risotto with asparagus and prosciutto by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica

Originating from Venetian cuisine, this risotto is truly mouthwatering.

Gnocchi with mushrooms and Gorgonzola by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica

Gnocchi in creamy, delicate mushroom sauce

Pasta with Grape or Cherry Tomatoes by Nancy Miyasaki

This is a great pasta from an island off the coast of Italy that I adapted from Giada de Laurentiis. The roasting of the tomatoes and capers with the bread crumbs makes for flavorful and original pasta. I've served this with and without basil, and prefer it with basil though it is delicious either way.

Sun-Dried Tomato Polenta with Lentil Puttenesca by Healthy Mamma

This is one of those meals you-never-knew-you-couldn't-live-without!

Eggplant Parmesan (Slow Cooker or Crockpot version) by Salad Foodie

This recipe based on one from Allrecipes.com served 8 and was cooked in a 5-quart slow cooker. I cut the recipe in half for 4 servings (which is the recipe below.) It cooks well in a 2 1/2 to 3-quart slow cooker. Whichever size you make, I think you’ll like this easy-does it version of yummy Eggplant Parmesan! (Note:…

Tortellini with arugula pesto by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica

Creamy, mild and delicious. Please bear in mind that the total energy value stated here is for the whole jar of pesto, not just 2 servings! It is around 684kcal for one serving.

Meatless Meatball Sub by Suzi

This is a great substitute for meat. Still all the flavors of onions, garlic and sauce even the parmesan and mozzarella. The meaty part is the pecans, it may seem unusual but these truly turned out fabulous.

Eggplant salad with white cheese and olive spread by katerina papaspiliopoulou

the recipe is one of the hundred variations of the original eggplant salad. It has passed all exams with a good grade.