Japanese Maple, Portland, Oregon

Japanese Maple,  Portland, Oregon

Bloody Mary With A Kick

Bloody Mary With A Kick

Bowl Of Tomato Sauce With Tomatoes And Mushroom

Bowl of tomato sauce with raw tomatoes and mushroom on wooden board

Meat And Poultry - Simple Turkey Chili

This is a very simple and hearty chili with plenty of flavor. It's even better the second day!

Soups Stews And Chili - Chicken And Artichoke Minestrone

This hearty soup is a great 'warm you upper' for a cold winter night! Served with fresh grated Romano cheese and oven warm Italian bread, it's a hit any night of the week. Mangia!

Pewits Nest Canyon, Baraboo, Wisconsin

Pewits Nest Canyon, Baraboo, Wisconsin

Fruits And Vegetables - Bacon Lettuce And Tomato Macaroni Salad

The delicious flavors of crisp crumbled bacon and tangy fresh tomato that you love in a BLT sandwich dress up a bowl of macaroni salad that's perfect for a light lunch or side dish.

Bbq Grilling - Gkai Kamin

If you are lucky enough to have fresh turmeric and lemon grass at hand, you are lucky enough to be able to prepare this simple, piquant dish. Grind the herbs with garlic and white peppercorns for a fantastic paste to rub into the chicken, then grill and enjoy.

Soups Stews And Chili - Grandma Elaines Unstuffed Sweet And Sour Cabbage

Enjoy the flavors and ingredients of traditional cabbage rolls adapted in this heirloom recipe into a savory stew featuring tomatoes, cabbage, onions, and meatballs.

Side Dish - Spicy Bok Choy In Garlic Sauce

Bok Choy is one of my favorite vegetables. It has its own spiciness that is complimented by the sweetness of the sauce in this recipe. I like to serve this with grilled shrimp and steamed rice. For variety, I sometimes add a small amount of lemon zest just before serving.

Chocolate Banana Martini (1 Teaspoon Chocolate Syrup 1.5 Oz Banana Liqueur 1.5 Oz Coffee Flavored Liqueur 1/3 Cup Milk 1 Cup Crushed Ice 1/2 Banana, Peeled And Sliced Lengthwise Into Quarters)

Chocolate Banana Martini (1 Teaspoon Chocolate Syrup 1.5 Oz Banana Liqueur 1.5 Oz Coffee Flavored Liqueur 1/3 Cup Milk 1 Cup Crushed Ice 1/2 Banana, Peeled And Sliced Lengthwise Into Quarters)

Salad - Aztec Salsa

Black beans, Mexican-style corn, and avocados add their Southwestern flavors to this fresh summery salsa salad. Serve with scoop-style corn chips.

Appetizers And Snacks - Blooming Onion And Dipping Sauce

This batter-fried onion and a spicy dipping sauce will get your party going any day!

Desserts - Swedish Waffle Cookies

A creamy lemon-flavored liqueur filling is sandwiched between thin oval-shaped butter cookies for a sweet treat on any occasion. The recipe calls for a strongly flavored Swedish liqueur, but you can use amaretto if you like.

Tangy Party Punch

Tangy Party Punch

Organic Sunflower Oil In A Bowl And Some Seed

organic sunflower oil in a bowl and some seed

Herbs And Spices - Caramelized Spicy Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkin seeds from your Halloween pumpkin make a crunchy, sweet and spicy snack when roasted and coated with sugar, cinnamon, ginger, cumin, and a pinch of cayenne pepper.

Apple Cinnamon Rum

Apple Cinnamon Rum

Pasta - Chicken Alfredo

Quick and easy dinner with broccoli, zucchini, and red bell pepper. The sauce is enriched by cream cheese.

Ultimate Cocktail! This Lookslike A Drink For The Beach!

Ultimate Cocktail! This Lookslike A Drink For The Beach!

Breakfast And Brunch - Best Ever Muffins

This recipe can be your starting point for a wide array of sweet and savory muffins, depending on what you decide to add. You can choose blueberries or Cheddar, for instance. It's up to you.

Desserts - Chocolate Covered Strawberries

This is the simplest version of chocolate covered strawberries I know. Paraffin was originally used instead of shortening. Turn the strawberries upside down and insert by the toothpicks into a piece of styrofoam for easy cooling, or simply place them on a sheet of wax paper. White chocolate may be drizzled over the milk chocolate for a fancier look. They are perfect for weddings when decorated with frosting bow ties, bells, butterflies, roses, etc.