Mediterranian Spice Mix for Meats by Sandyg

Creme de Menthe Pillows by BearNakedBaker

Zucchini con Anice by BearNakedBaker

Sugar Pumpkin Curry Cream Soup by Amos Miller

We grow sugar pumpkins and after the harvest, I always break them down and puree them and pop them into the freezer for a long Winter's use. In addition to pies (of course), tarts, cookies, breads, custard and sauce - I love sugar pumpkin soup. As you can imagine, this member of the squash family is somewhat sweeter, has fewer seeds…

Dad's Chili by Kevin Takei

this is my rendition of the Chili my father taught me to cook . it has been used many times including when i was in the California Chili Cook-off Championship in Newport Beach, CA. i did not win the overall competition, but did win the People's Choice award.

Roasted Red Pepper & Feta Dip by Amos Miller

Still snowed in and entertaining the stranded! So I tried another Ellie Krieger recipe for a game day or appetizer dip option. Even though Ellie is a registered dietician and a very dedicated health nut, I still like her recipes! Anyway, I love roasted sweet peppers and, having 3 reds on hand, some crumbled feta cheese and a lemon I…

Pinwheels by Chef Smith

Pork and Poblano Chiles in Red Sauce by david spottiswood

This is a spicy pork stew - we serve over penne pasta, but it works over rice, too

Moroccan Tomato & Green Pepper Salad by Amos Miller

Time to put those Preserved Lemons to work in the kitchen - they've been developing their totally unique and exciting flavor profile for at least a month now. This is one of my absolute favorite salads, and never fails to amaze and delight, whether I serve it as part of a Moroccan dinner, take it to a summer picnic, or spoon it over…

SPECULOOS by BearNakedBaker

Be prepared: The rolled-out dough needs to be chilled for at least 3 hours. Makes about 70 cookies

Romaine Salad with Lemon-Parmesan Dressing by Nancy Miyasaki

A simple but fantastic salad with a very nice dressing. Oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes add depth and flavor to this salad. We all really enjoyed this. Another amazing dish from my good friend Marci Chan!

gluten free toaster bread! ummmm toast :D by Belle

I wanted an easy recipe for gluten free bread, something batter and bake that would come out hearty enough to slice thin and with stand the toaster. This is pretty good.

Tomato Crab Soup by Joanne

A healthy dinner option as the weather gets a little cooler and you crave the warmth of soup as it makes it's way easily in to your belly to warm and soothe. Based on an Ellie Krieger Tomato Tortilla recipe.

Orange Sauce (for cooked carrots) by Micheline

Are you tired of serving plain carrots? This is an excellent sweet sauce you can serve on top of cooked carrots to impress family and friends. You can serve the plain sauce or as in the photo you can add peeled orange slices to the sauce before adding to the cooked carrots for a fancier looking dish or for a special occasion.

Seafood Canape by Chef Smith