It's In The Bag. Perfect Potatoes In 45 Minutes...No, Really! by kathy gori

As most food bloggers, I'm always searching for the glamour shot. Not for myself mind you, that coal barge sailed a long time ago. I'm looking for sexy food. I'm looking for the glimmer on a tomato, the flash of a fishes' scales, the beady dew drop on…

Tuesday Night At The Sonoma Farmers' Market And A Santa Rosa Plum Crostata by kathy gori

I must have been a farmer in a previous life. For as long as I can remember I've been fascinated by growing things that can be eaten. I can't fully explain the magic of that for a city kid, but to actually see the stuff that comes out of the cans or…

meat sufley by alesha

Miss Polly's Fresh Ciliengini & Roma Tomato Caprese Salad by Miss Polly Motzko

Miss Polly’ Fresh Ciliengini & Cherry Tomato Salad This salad evolved the moment I saw a product I had never seen-Precious Fresh Mozzarella Cheese Ciliengini in water. I found it at Jon’s Marketplace here in CA where all great International ingredients can be found for usually half the price anywhere else. I took an 8 ounce…

Summer Pasta by Risa Jane

I adopted this recipe from a magazine which is my favorite, "madame FIGARO japon" at a page 83, 2009/9/20, No.395 issue. The name of original is, "Penne Agli Scampi e Muscoli" and this is a tradditional of Liguria, Italy. But I have arranged it a little bit because I couldn't get scampi so I subustituted shrimp. Also, I used Sicilian…

Beans Beans Beans, Dried Beans Rule! by Claudia lamascolo

The easiest way to make sure they are always cooked perfectly. Here is a video in the link to show you how~

Caponata by Farrell May Podgorsek

Caponata is traditionally served as an antipasto with toasted baguette slices or crackers. It is savory, with a touch of sweetness from the raisins and salt from the olives and capers. You can also use it as a pasta or pizza topping. This is one of the most popular appetizers I serve. The recipe doubles well and it freezes…

Stuff mushrooms with ricotta surprise by Shandiola colebrooke

Quick healthy vegetarian meal

Panzanella (Tuscan Bread Salad) by Frank Fariello

Panzanella, a Tuscan bread salad, is a great way to use old bread and avoid cooking in hot weather at the same time. And it is so simple to make, too.

Grilling and Dessert 4th of July Roundup by Claudia lamascolo

Idea's for the holiday? Want something festive and memoriable? Here is a great list of wonderful grilling idea's and desserts to make any guest satisfied... come take a peak!

A easy-to-make flatbread pizza which is a must taste by John Doedoe

Do you have a weakness for pizza but dislike each and every one of the supermarket’s typical pizzas for the un-organic way it is prepared? My Flatbread pizza is all organic and besides extremely healthy. We have numerous cheese selections however to optimize our mix we should use Classic cheese, Parmesan, Romano, Goat…

Hubby's Meatballs and sauce recipe by Denise Sherin

My husband wanted to make something for dinner, so he decided to look online and find something to make. The first time he did that, it wasnt pretty! But this one was a hit, it was good. And he was very, very proud of himself!

Netta Belle's Choice Lemon Bar-B-Que Chicken Breasts by Julia Ann Souders

Chicken breasts are marinated in lemon juice, lemon zest and herbs. A tantalizing barbecue chicken without the heavy sweet sauce. My attempt to slim down a chicken entree. 2007-2014 Netta Belle's Choice cookbookinabox "Reg.U.S. Pat. & Trdmk. Off." Reg. "Trade-marks Canadian Intellectual Property Office."…

Chocolate Genoise by Navaneetham Krishnan

Light, crumbly and melt in the mouth cake.

Fried Mozzarella Balls With Homemade Tomato Sauce by Jenny

A week or so back I had a chance to taste fried mozzarella balls with tomato sauce. These were served to us alongside with some other deep fried appetizers. The mozzarella balls were absolutely divine and I knew back then that I would be trying to copy them and get as close to the delicious flavours as possible. I haven’t even done…