http://checkitoutavesta.blogspot.com/2009/02/vegetarian-okra-stew.html -- The final product is a rich and healthy stew that you can keep in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze it in batches to enjoy...
This recipe sounds intriguing and just right for the fall season. I clipped it from a magazine. I haven't made it, but would love to hear feedback. I am thinking that some diced candied ginger would add...
These are sooo delicious to have ready to eat!! This recipe makes a large amount of the pickled vegetables, so if you don't want as much I suggest cutting the recipe in half. **The preparation time doesn't...
I've been chasing the perfect avgolemono soup for the past year. This recipe is a labor of love, made probably about 45 times to get it to it's soupy perfection. I had tried a few recipes I found online,...
I prepared this wonderfully fragrant dish as a meal (vs. side dish) and served it with some Naan bread. My husband rated this dish a "9" on a scale of 1 to 10.
This is a recipe from our Sunday supplement American Profile. It is one of the best Spanish rice recipes we've ever had. It freezes well. Just needs a little liquid when heating up.
When I was growing up in Houston, there was a wonderful restaurant in our neighborhood called Ninfa's. Our favorite sauce was the Avocado Sauce that they put on the table.
I purchased a bottle of balsamic vinegar and it was really strong. I created this recipe to do beef kabobs for a church family camp and they were great.
This is a wonderful cranberry sauce for you Thanksgiving or Christmas meal. It is easy to prepare and so much better than what you get from a can. The fresher your cranberries the better. I have found...
This is a wonderful accompaniment to a variety of curry main dishes. It was fairly simple to prepare. It will definitely become a regular at our house. The original recipe called for double the amount...
This recipe is listed in my most recent Penzy catalog and no only does it sound simple with only 3 ingredents but also yummy. They recommend spreading it on slices of Apple Bread, but I can also see it...
Cranberry, jalapeno, green onion and cream cheese all come together to create one of the best appetizers I've had in a LONG time. This recipe is from Lindsey at Sparrows + Lily.
I was looking for a recipe that did not require soaking the husks prior to grilling. This is a variation on the method I found on Simply Recipes website. Husks are placed directly on a screaming hot grill...
This is a simple and delicious change from cucumbers in vinegar and makes a great vegetarian snack or side dish. It's also great in that it requires no cooking at all! I make this all Summer long and have...
From Cooks Illustrated: Finding a quick, simple cake with big apple flavor is a lot harder than it should be. We found that, more often than not, apple cakes are simply spice cakes studded with cubes of...
Refreshing salad loaded with salad greens, strawberries, blood oranges, and dried cranberries. Lightly sweetened with a chopped pecan/brown sugar mixture and then drizzled with a delightful raspberry-key...
I had this at a graduation party that had a Spanish theme. It was fabulous served with chips. It's like a salsa but without all the fuss of canning. Enjoy!!
This is Mark Bittman recipe I found in our local newspaper. This one combines the spark of ginger with the smoky heat of chipotle. It can be used anywhere you would use a chutney. Make a dip, pour over...
This recipe is from Liana Krissoff's book "Canning For A New Generation". You can use it instead of powdered pectin in jelly and jam recipes (I wouldn't try using it in Pepper Jelly, though. I'm not sure...
Easy to make and ready to eat in 3 days. My mother mixes everything in the gallon jar but I find it easier to use a large bowl. You choose the method that works best for you!
Not everyone likes soda and flavored drinks, but plain old water can get boring after a while. Here, the clean flavors of cucumber and orange steep in water for a refreshing twist. From Chowhound. Cooking...
The original recipe came from the Africhef recipe website, however I make it just a little bit different. This can be served as a side dish, or over rice as a main dish!
One of my favorites. I love it when it's served right away over ice. Just make sure nto to over power the carrot juice with the beet. Try to use cold veggies it is a big difference in taste if you juice...
This is a nice little sauce to mop chicken, pork or beef with. You want to marinate the meat at least 30 minutes before grilling. Let the meat rest for about 10 minutes before putting on the grill and...