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

old fashioned lemonade, perfect for a summer afternoon – @ cafe zupas blog

The original and absolute best recipe for Fettuccine Alfredo. Four ingredients, a little love, absolute perfection.

Chilled corn and golden beet soup with shiso infused oil.

Pan seared flank steak, biscuits and bacon gravy. Not a low fat food.

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White Chocolate Martini

Cupcake fondue – try something hot for V-Day!

Traditional sweet bread eaten at Epiphany in Mexico.

Filipino Chicken Adobo in Coconut Milk. A traditional Filipino setting with rice on a plate, eaten with a spoon and fork.

Sour cherries are from the family of cherries but much better for jams. This are sour cherries in syrup. (in Portuguese)

Barbecued wild rabbit marinated in rosemary, garlic and olive oil.

Oatmeal-Blueberry Muffins filled with good-for-you whole grains.

Ever wanted to cut down on fat and bake your own crispy potato chips? Try and salt and pepper version!

An easy Asian flavored homemade dressing atop salad fixings from the farmer’s market make up Emperor’s Farmers Market Salad.

Maple cinnamon peach cupcake + homemade maple ice cream + peach whipped cream frosting = WOW!

Small amuse in a glass with herbal creamcheese and smoked salmon

Moist cherry and pistachio tea cake, topped with flakes of white chocolate, caramelised figs and bitter sweet toffee.

Fig, Honey and Goat Cheese Canapes

Skinny Italian Meatballs made with lean turkey in a quick marinara sauce.

Beans, Chorizo, and Brown Rice: A warm, flavorful meal for a cold winter day or night!

Demi-glace, meaning “half glaze,” is a fantastically meaty and savory mother sauce made from roasting, then simmering veal bones.