hey hey the ex prep guy kickin out a few more of my ungaurded secrets. today is rice. its a mess and it takes time but well worth it. let me know how you feel about this and my other recipes here on the...

from "almost vegetarian" by diana shaw. i've always loved this recipe. this is not difficult, just takes a bit of time and attention.

roasting the potatoes with the onion accentuates the natural sweetness of both..with the earthy taste of mushrooms you have a real winner!

national antiguan dish (caribbean)

this is a vey simple and tasty way to prepare the ever abundant and cheap zucchini. to be served with a korean dipping soy sauce. recipe 191136

i received this recipe from a friend in barbados. it reminds me of a corn pudding, or very soft cornbread.

this is my dad's favorite noodle recipe. he makes them for thanksgiving and christmas every year. cooking time is actually the drying time. these can be frozen in zippy bags and used, as needed.

a wonderful vegetarian delight...i hope! i haven't tried it yet, so if you do, please let me know how you like it. prep time includes standing tofu at room temp for 20 minutes.

this is the corn pudding recipe that has been served at our holiday dinner table for years. we would never think of switching. i hope your family enjoys it as much as we have.

this can be addictive! great side dish for meal.

an easy and tasty lentil recipe. cheap and quick! it's quite hot so i like it served with rice and a green vegetable.

this is a easy basic recipe for couscous making it light and fluffy, not gummy. be sure to allow the couscous to absorb the water. it's a tiny pasta made of ground semolina flour. add spices, fruits,...

yummy side dish for any season. i tend to eat sweet potatoes instead of white potatoes all year around. good side for the holidays too!

this is a recipe i received in an email newsletter. my family & i love rice dishes and this is a great one!! plus, it is easy to prepare!!

i love to bake rice with other dishes in the oven and this is my favorite! you might want to add a little more water or broth depending on the type of rice you use. it is quick and delicious.

this recipe goes well with any main dish. be sure to use the seasoned crumbs such as pepperidge farm brand for stuffing.

i hated broccoli growing up and still only like it in a very few ways. this is by far my family's favorite.

from everyday italian.....giada cleaning out frig and using items up to form this authentic dish. even she uses jarred sauce to cut back on time. can't wait to try.

something i want to try

a creamy, tasty potato dish that can be made ahead and baked when ready to serve. recipe found on the web.

crispy sliced cucumbers in a sweet white sauce, it came from my great aunt and best when eaten chilled! simple to make and every one loves it!

chef john over at food wishes never fails! another great dish for the holidays! http://foodwishes.blogspot.com/search?q=corn+pudding

this recipe was featured in an email this morning from the www.recipe4living.com website. submitted by barcogifts - "i love making my mashed potatoes for company. they always tell me they are the best...

a light and easy pasta dish for brunch, lunch or snacks. it's great either hot or refrigerated, is easy to make, and you can "dress it up" with veggies if you want!

this is a stable at our house and the rice compliments a wide range of meat and chicken recipes. the curry mellows and the rice is not spicy at all.

this coleslaw is a family favorite of mine for anytime of the year. i have a very picky 9 year old son who will not eat any type of salad but he loves this recipe....

a yummy salad for a cooler night.

sauted mushrooms like tumbleweed restaurant

this is a scrumptious way to serve a corn side dish.

i havent made this but its suppose to be very good on fish especially salmon. its sounds like a great change from regular tartar sauce.

while staying with us, our friend gerson, from namibia talked about having this at every meal. needless to say, while he was here in the united states he put on a pound or two. i really miss him! this...

a great alternative to

my interpreter's mother (who was a commercial baker in skopje, macedonia) used a dowel which looked to be about 3/8 to 1/2 inch in diameter and about 3 feet long to roll out her pastry. she used this...

a nice sidedish. i use boiled fresh beets, but you could use canned beets, drained.

this is a meal in one dish and very tasty. it is great to cook this in advance and just reheat. it is a

these taters are browned till crispy--j ust the way i love them.

a wonderful and easy side dish to serve with poultry. comes together in minutes and has a very attractive presentation.

ragú® recipe contest entry. simple and delicious side dish. this dish spells "comfort" with the cheesy filling and crunchy topping from the breadcrumbs and pine nuts. it has also a nice subtle kick...

a turkish variation on a much-loved middle eastern dish said to have been invented by the ladies of the sultan's harem - to win his favours!from one of my favourite cookbooks the complete meze table.

ah! the irish potato pops up again and this recipe teams it up with wonderfully creamy blue cheese.

a great lentil recipe, to accompany curries, a wonderful blend of spices that is a great addition as a side dish to any indian curry. made by memory after having watched the cook make this many...

another sunset cookbook recipe using traditional indian spices in addition to hot chili oil and nonfat sour cream to temper the spicy flavors a bit.

a quick, delicious cole slaw that will keep them coming back for more. i suggest making a double batch from the start. :)

this is a great twist on traditional green bean casserole! if you prefer you could substitute a similar amount of frozen green beans, about 4 (12-ounce) bags, thawed, or you can use fresh green beans,...

this classic version of waldorf is my family's favorite; not terribly sweet with a strong flavor of apples. add more sugar if you wish; also, you can use any type of apples but i prefer granny smith both...

from a danish cookbook.

from vegan express by nava atlas

a family tradition food. served with dinner in a wine glass (without the wine) to have a bite of sweet with the stuffings and turkeys and potatoes of dinner. if you're looking for a bigger or smaller...

my mom has been making this for years and the whole family prefers it to regular mac & cheese.

this is a yummy salad for the hot days of summer. pitting the cherries is time consuming but it is worth the effort. you can use whatever type of dark fruit suits your taste. the brown sugar gives...