recipe test – New York Crumb Cake. Recipe by Cook’s Illustrated (May & June 2007)

Meat Filled Zucchini With Tomato Sauce

Five tips for a better gourmet vegan lasagna..

Red peppers hummus

The madness of transliteration notwithstanding, this northeastern spicy Thai chicken salad is utterly delicious as an appetizer or entree.

My son’s first foray into baking. A simple and hearty banana nut bread. It tasted even better than it looks.

Grilled California Pizzas. A beginning griller’s dream!

Black Bean Hummus gets dressed up for Halloween

Cream of Tomato Soup

Steamed Sticky Glutinous Rice With Chicken (糯米鸡, Lo Mai Kai)

Eggplant Gratin – dinner # 5 in the Recession/Depression Dinner Series!

Spaghetti with Mushrooms, Garlic and Oil

Turn boring idlis into something colorful and interesting both kids and adults can enjoy.

Ensaimada: Sweet Filipino Brioche rolls topped with butter, sugar, and cheese.

Sticky Hoisin Roast Chicken Wings- deliciously golden glazed pieces yet extremely simple. Secret ingredient: Lee Kum Kee hoisin sauce.

Food favorites from 2008. What are yours?

Dorie’s Chunky Peanut Butter and Oatmeal Cookies. Everything I love packed in one cookie!

Thai Curried Zucchini Fritters with Spicy Peanut Sauce

Farmshouse Jack Tempeh Sandwich. Healthier, vegan. Part of my parade of picnic sandwiches today.

Grilled Beer Can Chicken!

Pumpkin paneer from Jai Shri Krishna, London. Delicious!

When serving corned beef, beef tenderloin, or steak, this flavorful horseradish sauce is ready in 5 minutes flat!