Gluten Free Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting by Shawn Christopher

When you're gluten free, there are certain things that you really miss. Chocolate cake and cupcakes were one of the things Shawn yearned for and I vowed to make them. These are super yummy and will delight everyone, gluten free or not.

UPSIDE DOWN PUMPKIN CAKE by TREKESSA HAGAN

IF YOU ARE A PECAN LOVER THNE THIS IS DEFINIELY THE RECIPE FOR YOU.

Szechwan Dusted Ahi Tuna by Alex Marsh

This is a signature dish at Brick; there's a wonderful contrast between the seared ahi tuna and the lentils.

Ancho Chili Rubbed Chicken with Roasted Corn and Sweet Pepper Relish by John Howie

Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms by Kiki Thompson

When Only The Most Decadent Will Do. Aztec Chocolate Ice Cream. But Don't Stop There... by kathy gori

There's an old saying, in fact there's a bunch of old sayings, "Leave well enough alone". "If it ain't broke don't fix it. "Let sleeping dogs lie". Those sayings have been honed down through the ages and really make a lot of sense when it comes to…

Anyone Can Pickle! Cherries, Sweet, Spicy and Fast! by kathy gori

I've always been interested in pickles, preserving and canning. I guess it's my inner squirrel speaking. The little squeaky voice in my head in the middle of summer that says "save all those wonderful fresh fruits and vegetables you see now, its going to be a long cold winter". I love looking into my larder when the rain is…

Strawberry Mousse Cake by kristy

A sweet & romantic treat!

Yamburger Pie by Carol Houseworth

I created this on a whim and found out my whole family likes (loves?) it.

Custard Creme by Amos Miller

This is a dessert that knows no bounds! You can just about do anything with a great custard in your dessert repetoire. Use it in a dish with fresh or macerated berries on top, use it as a filling in a pastry or cake, use it in a trifle, a cold pie, to fill a tuille - need I go on? I will anyway... You can add a sorts of flavors…

Roasted Garlic & White Cheddar Mashed Potatoes by Amos Miller

This is both very flavorful and versatile, pairing with red meat dishes and fowl. If you cannot obtain elephant garlic, just buy the biggest bulbs you can find. Please try to locate white cheddar and avoid the yellow or orange cheddars. While some may be flavorful, we're going for an appearance that will deceive the diner into…

World's Best Roasted Creamed Corn by Amos Miller

A velvety, rich and extremely flavorful side dish - commonly overlooked. I have adapted this recipe from one of Hubert Keller's. He prefers to use Parmesan cheese, I go with Gruyere. I also have cut back a bit on some of his ingredient amounts and have not gotten any complaints. This takes a little organization, but I found a…

Creole Shrimp Salad by Amos Miller

The perfect main dish for brunch, a salad for dinner, or an appetizer! This New Orleans-inspired salad will please everyone who loves shrimp served in a deliciously refined way. Incorporating the traditional 'Holy Trinity' of Cresent City cooking (with a modest, yet elegant modification), celery, Bell pepper and, in this recipe,…

Jell-O Strawberry Parfait by ldh

Pretty dessert made with just three ingredients and can be made lite by using sugar-free and light ingredients.

Pâté with Bacon & Onion by Amos Miller

A "pâté" (pah-TAY) is simply a paste of meat and a fat. It can be super fancy, or, as in this recipe, super simple. Guaranteed to impress your guests. Try this next time your are looking for a 'fancy' or special appetizer that requires next to no effort. This is a basic German-style country dish. If you can't obtain a smoked liver…