June, 2010

Tired of lettuce, pasta, and potatoes ruling your salads? These rice-salad recipes turn a good-old grain into a savory secret weapon.

An easy version of seafood alfredo. I like to serve this with black (squid ink) pasta for a dramatic presentation, but it can be made with normal pasta as well.

An easy version of seafood alfredo. I like to serve this with black (squid ink) pasta for a dramatic presentation, but it can be made with normal pasta as well.

Soup is a wonderful dish for any occasion and any season. There are few things as warming, soothing and comforting as a big bowl of broth, whether you are serving a recipe for pumpkin soup, a classic chicken noodle chowder, a hot and sour broth, or another delightful dish.

Beef stew is one of the most simple dishes there is and if you enjoy making soup recipes such as classic French onion soup, you should also find stews to be easy to make.

These light and crisp cucumber salads are the perfect sides for summery grilled main dishes.

Jasmine Theme   A winning entry in the Chen Fu Ji 2001 Fried Rice Classic Category: Amateur     200 grams

Sichuan Shrimp with chili sauce – hot peppers add spice to this shrimp and asparagus stir-fry.

Whether served for lunch or dinner, as a side or main dish, or at a party or family meal, easy salads are something we should all have in our go-to recipe repertoire.

When plump and juicy cherries are in season, fill your kitchen with the smell of delicious baked cherry pies.