Banana fig muffins by Charlotte

Lamb with Chickpeas and Cilantro by ECK

A very fragrant dish made with lamb or chicken. it is inspired from a small restaurant that served traditional Han Chinese food. Sadly it closed, but this is a pretty close approximation. Enjoy.

Mom's Zucchini Bread by aldora barrow

healthy, moist and easy to make

Portuguese Tuna Fish Salad by Melinda

This salad is very tangy and wonderful especially if your taste buds lean that way. It will also last a couple of days in the refrigerator.

Bean Soup, a Simple One by Dave McFarland

This is a crock pot soup, so you can just soak the beans over night, then add all the ingredients. Let the crock pot do the rest. I chose the faster method, here. You can also do the slow method, and let it cook the whole time on low for 8 hours. This is the kind of soup the I like to make a little different, each time I make it.…

Black Bean Salsa by J. Gino Genovesi

This is quick and easy dish which is a must in summer time or picnic time.

Halloween Night Chili by Mellie Duffy

This is a remake of the classic Betty Crocker Chili Recipe that we would enjoy after a chilly evening of trick-or -treating. I changed ground beef to ground sirloin 97% lean and reduced salt. My family says it hits the spot.

New Years Black Eyed Pea and Collards Soup by Jolyma

This soup is a new twist on an old tradition.

Heather Waffles by Thad Markham

The original recipe came from our favorite James Beard cookbook, but we added a few of our own twists.