Large grilled prawns by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

Large grilled prawns

Italian Monkey Bread by Patti Fisher

Serious sports fan friends of ours are making pasta for the big game. They’re calling it the “Spaghetti Bowl”. Sorry I couldn’t get the sauce recipe; they say it’s a family secret. They wanted something different than plain old garlic bread and Patti came up with this. This is easy to fix a day ahead and super easy with ready made…

Sambusak dough by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

Sambusak dough

Mouthwatering Chocolate Cake in no Time by Nathan Willow

There's something to be said for simplicity. In this age of technological breakthroughs, it's kind of refreshing to sit here and share a cake recipe that's been in my family for decades. My grandmother used to make this chocolate cake recipe—it's certainly a classic. This is a plain chocolate cake recipe, so feel free to dress it up…

Chocolate Boston Cream Cake by BearNakedBaker

Almond Frosting by Krystina Castella

Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies by Chef Chuck

Delicious and rich.

VEAL EMINCEE by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

VEAL EMINCEE

PANCAKE DOUGH by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

PANCAKE DOUGH

Delectable Carrot Cake Dessert by Nathan Willow

Here is a tasty homemade carrot cake recipe that doesn’t take too much time; and it does not take a lot of effort either! These are two criteria that are important in a great cake recipe, if you ask me. Before getting started with this homemade carrot cake recipe, take a look to make sure you have all of the ingredients. Most of the…

King Carrot Cupcakes by Salad Foodie

King-size, jumbo, giant - whatever you call these cupcakes, they are the colossal dessert treats for parties and special events. This carrot cake recipe makes 1 9-inch layer cake, or sufficient batter for 6 king-size cupcakes. This is ideal for small family birthday platters (see photos); or double the recipe to make a 2-layer cake or…

cochin crimson by sunil k.nayar

welcome drink or cocktail drink

Snickerdoodles by Chef Chuck

Cookies with plenty of cinnamon and sugar!

Savory Creole Sweet Potato Casserole by Amos Miller

No sweet topping here - this has breadcrumbs & bacon and the Creole twist of Jamaican Pickapeppa Sauce in the yams. It is good to venture outside your comfort zone from time to time - and this is a good way to start! I was set on this culinary path in 1987 when first introduced to Chef Austin Leslie at Chez Helene in New Orleans.…

Broccoli Salad by Chef Smith