Recipes

Sort: Popular Newest Rating
Show:
Cumin-Paprika Grilled Pork Loin

Cumin-Paprika Grilled Pork Loin

This is a slightly spicy and really tasty pork rub. We served this at a large pool party this weekend and it was a big hit with the adults. The…

John Spottiswood
Jul 2011
Advanced
5 votes
3073 views
Caribbean Peas & Rice

Caribbean Peas & Rice

This popular dish throughout the Caribbean is similar to red beans and rice, but made with a few more spices and with crowder, pidgeon, or…

John Spottiswood
Oct 2009
Advanced
1 vote
4960 views
Turkish Red Lentil Soup

Turkish Red Lentil Soup

I order this every time I go out for Turkish food. It is an amazingly flavorful and wonderful soup. It's always a little different wherever I have…

John Spottiswood
Jan 2010
Advanced
6 votes
7235 views
Simmered Daikon Radish (forofuki-daikon)

Simmered Daikon Radish (forofuki-daikon)

This is another healthy and tasty Japanese side dish. Try it anytime you're having grilled teriyaki chicken,…

John Spottiswood
Oct 2010
Advanced
1 vote
6630 views
Korean Spicy Tofu

Korean Spicy Tofu

This is an easy and tasty dish to serve either as a small main course or as a side dish with other Korean food. The Korean recipe I have does not…

John Spottiswood
Jul 2012
Advanced
2 votes
4155 views
Grilled Chicken Tikka

Grilled Chicken Tikka

I adapted this recipe from Steven Raichlen's The Barbecue Bible for a super bowl party. I added paprika and cumin and made a few other small…

John Spottiswood
Feb 2015
Advanced
1 vote
5951 views
Shrimp Tacos

Shrimp Tacos

These shrimp are easy to make and absolutely delicious. While I enjoy them in these tacos immensely, they would also be great served over rice with…

John Spottiswood
Dec 2008
Advanced
4 votes
12726 views
Warm white bean saute

Warm white bean saute

This is a tasty and healthy side dish. We served it with simple Flank Steak, but it would go well with chicken, fish, or other vegetables too.

John Spottiswood
Jun 2009
Advanced
3 votes
3096 views
Turkish Red Pepper & Walnut Dip

Turkish Red Pepper & Walnut Dip

I've had this appetizer numerous times at my favorite nearby Turkish restaurant, New Kapadokia. I finally made it myself for a number of guests and…

John Spottiswood
Sep 2010
Advanced
11 votes
11374 views
Simmered Cabbage and Shitake Mushrooms (Yasai no Fukumeni)

Simmered Cabbage and Shitake Mushrooms (Yasai no Fukumeni)

This combination is truly fantastic. Of course you have to like both ingredients..but if you do you'll love…

John Spottiswood
Oct 2010
Advanced
2 votes
5520 views
Fried Rice with Tempeh

Fried Rice with Tempeh

This is a delicious and healthy way to have fried rice. The tempeh provides a salty nuttiness similar to adding bacon, but with healthy goodness…

John Spottiswood
Jan 2011
Advanced
5 votes
4456 views
Soba Noodles with Asparagus, Parmesan, Bacon & Egg

Soba Noodles with Asparagus, Parmesan, Bacon & Egg

This recipe sounds strange...but if you can get over the unusual ingredients you are in for an amazing meal.…

John Spottiswood
Nov 2012
Advanced
2 votes
5697 views
Crockpot Spanish Chicken and Chickpea soup

Crockpot Spanish Chicken and Chickpea soup

This is a great, hearty soup with a wonderful flavor. It has enough vegetables and legumes to make it healthy,…

John Spottiswood
Feb 2015
Advanced
1 vote
5325 views
Morrocan Grilled Salmon

Morrocan Grilled Salmon

This is a flavorful recipe that we adapted from one on Food Network. The addition of cayenne pepper along with extra garlic and cumin give this a…

John Spottiswood
Jun 2016
Advanced
2 votes
5658 views
Moroccan Bean Dip - Bessara

Moroccan Bean Dip - Bessara

If you like hummus, you will also like this simple and tasty bean dip. Fava beans are preferred, but Lima beans work well too. You can thin down…

John Spottiswood
Feb 2008
Advanced
3 votes
9168 views