Crispy Lemon Fried Chicken by kristy

A perfect deep fried chicken for anytime!

Apricot and Nut Shortbreads by Toby Corn

Crisp Shortbreads chocked full of Apricots, Pistachios and Toasted Pecans

Whole Wheat Sourdough Apple Cinnamon Muffins by Baking Barrister

Don't want to toss the discard when feeding your starter? Don't want another batch of pancakes or waffles? Try these muffins--they only take 30 minutes from start to finish.

Grilled Lime Shrimp Tacos w/Roasted Tomatillo Salsa by Baking Barrister

Succulent shrimp, crunchy slaw and tangy salsa make these tacos amazing.

Oatmeal Blondies by Farrell May Podgorsek

I couldn't decide what to make one day. Did I want Blondies or Oatmeal Cookies. Why not both? The bars came out exactly as I wanted them to. Moist on the inside like a good Blondie should be, with a nice chewy texture from the rolled oats. I made these with chocolate chips and cinnamon, a great combination. Other nice additions would…

THAI-STYLE BEEF SALAD IN LETTUCE CUPS by Chef Lia Soscia

Quinoa Tabbouleh by Farrell May Podgorsek

Tabbouli is a chopped herb and grain salad that is traditionally made with bulgur. I recently had a version that substituted quinoa for the bulgur, making the dish healthier and, in my opinion, better. Here is my interpretation of the Quinoa Tabbouli from Cypus Bistro & Cafe in Campbell, CA. It is heavy on the herbs and light on the…

Peanut Butter Tasties by Skylar Lynn

It is actually a dog treat recipe and human cookie. Though i've only tried on my dog.

Pork Chops with Butterbean and Potato Mash by Leaine's Kitchen

Because I am allergic to dairy - I needed to find an alternative for normal mashed potatoes. This butterbean and potato mash is yummy as it is creamy and the lemon-infused olive oil adds another dimension of flavour

Lemon Cranberry Lamb by Hungry Jenny

Pistachio Baklava with Orange-Cardamom Syrup and Dried Lavender by Danielle Pallaske

Read more at: http://www.somanyrecipes.com/2010/03/pistachio-baklava-with-orange-cardamom.html

Date & Ginger Couscous Pudding by Casey Angelova

The time has come for another Top Chef It Yourself challenge, in which participants will need to create a dish using dates, ginger and couscous... my mind immediately went to Moroccan cuisine, but I also figure everyone else would have the same idea. Trying to think outside of the box, my mind went towards... rice pudding, but why…

Iced Pumpkin Cakies by Farrell May Podgorsek

These are a very soft cake-style cookie. They are a wonderful fall treat. I have used canned pumpkin in place of the squash puree, as well as pumpkin butter. The icing is just right - not too sweet. The eggnog mellows out the sweetness of the powdered sugar

Fall Soup from the Cupboard by Farrell May Podgorsek

What do you make when the soup craving hits at 5:00pm? This very healthy, full-flavored soup hit the spot on this just-about-ready-to-storm Fall evening. This soup begs for creativity. Substitute whatever cooked vegetables you have on hand. Add some chopped or sliced cooked greens at the end; use cannellini beans instead of garbanzo,…

Beef with Mushrooms & Coconut Milk by Farrell May Podgorsek

My husband wanted Beef Stroganoff and I don't eat dairy products. What to do? The end result is a wonderful beef with seared mushrooms in a coconut milk sauce. I achieved the creamy taste and texture I was looking for with a very mild coconut flavor. There is no tang of sour cream, but this dish does not need it. I served this with…