Pork Souvlaki with Tzatziki by John Spottiswood

It wasn't until I went to Greece that I tasted pork souvlaki (kebab). I'd had lamb souvlaki at greek restaurants and festivals in the US, but never pork, While the pork is not quite as flavorful as lamb, it is healthy and so easy to make from a pork tenderloin or loin roast. In addition to the tzataki, we also served this with…

Malaysian Pork Stew with Garnishes by John Spottiswood

This recipe, which is adapted from the New York Times Cookbook, is just outstanding. It has a great combination of flavors that everyone in our family loved. These cuts of pork are so inexpensive, that this is a very economical meal despite the exotic flavors. The garnishes add another dimension, so don't skimp on them! We served…

Winter Squash with Caramelized Onions Cassolita by John Spottiswood

This was an outstanding dish that we served last night with a lamb tagine. It's fairly easy to put together, and will fill your house with wonderful smells! The sweetness is a nice accompaniment to a spicier dish.

Carrot Cake by Micheline

I have tried many carrot cakes in my life but this recipe beats them all. You won't be sorry you gave it a try.

Chicken (or Beef) Mechado by ShaleeDP

A beef recipe that my grandma usually makes at home. I could not really make it the way she does, but I try :) Hope you like this version that I got from one of the many cooks that I read from.

Chicken Sesame by ShaleeDP

Pumpkin Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream by To Catch A Cook

I recently took a cake decorating class and have wanted to try my newly developed skills at home. Luckily, we had a girls-night book club recently and it gave me the opportunity to try my hand at some pumpkin cupcakes. A key thing I learned in my class was that it’s very important to use the right icing colors! I would recommend…

Garlic & Herb Home-style Mashed Potatoes by Wendi Taylor

Skin-on home-style mashed potatoes with garlic & herbs.

Sauteed Pineapple Salad by Wendi Taylor

Delicious sauteed pineapple slices with a hint of cinnamon and sugar, served on a bed of fresh green lettuce and sprinkled with grated cheddar cheese. Perfect salad course for holiday meals or dinner parties.

Sabrina's Any Fruit Cobbler by Real Food Real Kitchens

This is the BEST cobbler that Real Food Real Kitchens has ever tasted!!! Be sure to try this recipe, weekly!

vanilla ice cream by sue

you don't need an ice cream maker to make this, check out my book on amazon i scream you scream we all scream for ice cream, under virginia sue le master

golden mushroom soup pot roast by sue

so good

Zesty Salsa for Canning by Krista Goben

Makes about 6 (16 oz) pints or 12 (8 oz) half pints (I double this recipe to make 7 quarts, it usually makes a little more so I have about 5 pint jars ready in case!) **note: When I make quarts, I boil for 30 minutes.

Green Mutton - Hara Maas by Achal Singh Bhati

Mutton soaked in spicy green masala and fried to a thick spicy gravy.

Roasted spicy chicken wings with goat cheese dip by Micheline

These wings taste better than at the restaurant and are healthier. People are always surprised to find out that my chicken wings can be so delicious when roasted instead of fried. I serve them with a goat cheese dip (less fat) instead of the traditional blue cheese dip with celery and carrot sticks.