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Simple Pasta with Garlic & Olive Oil

Simple Pasta with Garlic & Olive Oil

This is a classic recipe that is so simple to make but always delicious. You can serve this as a side dish to…

John Spottiswood
Dec 2012
Advanced
12 votes
24525 views
Spaetzle

Spaetzle

This is a simple and delicious recipe for Spaetzle. My friend Helmut normally does not add oil to his Spaetzle, but we did last night because it…

John Spottiswood
Aug 2011
Advanced
10 votes
6558 views
Top SF Chronicle Recipe: Pasta with Broccoli and Spicy Sausage

Top SF Chronicle Recipe: Pasta with Broccoli and Spicy Sausage

Our good friend Linda Hansen saved this top recipe from the SF Chronicle in 2004 and it has become one of her…

John Spottiswood
Apr 2011
Advanced
10 votes
7837 views
Yellow Split Peas with Vegetables (Dal Takari)

Yellow Split Peas with Vegetables (Dal Takari)

Wow, this is such a wonderful dish and so easy to cook! The keys to this dish are the yellow lentils, fried…

John Spottiswood
Feb 2011
Advanced
7 votes
7181 views
Lemon-butter Linguini with Peppery Shirmp

Lemon-butter Linguini with Peppery Shirmp

It always surprises me when black pepper is used in such quantity that it makes a dish truly spicy, since we so…

John Spottiswood
Sep 2010
Advanced
5 votes
9033 views
Green Chicken Chili

Green Chicken Chili

This isn't your thick beans and meat sort of chili, but it is absolutely delicious. Think a cross between a soup and a traditional chili. It's…

Nancy Miyasaki
Sep 2008
Intermediate
5 votes
11741 views
Marvelous Mac 'n Cheese!

Marvelous Mac 'n Cheese!

Homemade macaroni and cheese that's easy to prepare and tastes so much better than out of a box. A personal and family favorite!

erin de martini
Jun 2008
Beginner
5 votes
11463 views
Chicken Adobo

Chicken Adobo

My father-in-law, who is an excellent cook, made this for us last week. I really can't imagine an easier recipe...and gives an amazing return for…

John Spottiswood
Mar 2011
Advanced
5 votes
6045 views
Texas Tuff Chili

Texas Tuff Chili

Alright then, are you ready for the best chili you’ll ever eat? That’s right, I said it, the BEST. Okay, I know I’ve never experienced all the chili…

Curt Despres
Sep 2011
Intermediate
5 votes
3440 views
Ricotta and Greens or Spinach Pasta

Ricotta and Greens or Spinach Pasta

This is another excellent dish that takes advantage of delicious and healthy greens. This is a Sicilian dish…

John Spottiswood
Jan 2010
Advanced
4 votes
2540 views
Terrific Ground Beef Stroganoff

Terrific Ground Beef Stroganoff

Learn to make a flavorful, creamy ground beef stroganoff.

Pamela Orbin
Jan 2011
Advanced
4 votes
13337 views
Pork and Hominy Chili

Pork and Hominy Chili

Nancy Miyasaki
Feb 2008
Intermediate
4 votes
14913 views
Shabbat in a Pot (aka Chicken and Rice)

Shabbat in a Pot (aka Chicken and Rice)

Easy one-pot chicken and brown rice entree in a delicious tomato sauce with veggies. Great for Friday night…

Judy Fisher
Sep 2009
Intermediate
3 votes
6507 views
CHOPSUEY (CHICKEN WITH VEGETABLES)

CHOPSUEY (CHICKEN WITH VEGETABLES)

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MARIA LOURDES V. LIPARDO-AYUB
Jul 2010
Advanced
3 votes
4704 views
Creamed chicken over mashed potatoes

Creamed chicken over mashed potatoes

This is a simple recipe that makes for great comfort food.

Jennifer Testalone
Oct 2010
Professional
3 votes
17534 views