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Salmon Baked in Foil

Salmon Baked in Foil

This is a simple recipe but it is really delicious. What I love about it is that it has enough flavor to make any adult's mouth water, but our kids…

John Spottiswood
Nov 2010
Advanced
9 votes
17836 views
Pan Seared Sirloin Steaks with Sauteed Onions

Pan Seared Sirloin Steaks with Sauteed Onions

We don't eat a lot of steak, and when we do I normally grill it. My mom used to frequently serve pan seared…

John Spottiswood
Sep 2012
Advanced
8 votes
22067 views
Awesome Split Pea Soup

Awesome Split Pea Soup

We made this soup by combining the best of two recipes...one from America's Test Kitchen and one from Cook's Illustrated's the Best New Recipe. I…

John Spottiswood
Dec 2009
Advanced
8 votes
11858 views
World Champion Oatmeal Bars

World Champion Oatmeal Bars

I make a lot of tasty brownies and bars, but few have gotten more raves than these. Of course, I served them to a bunch of SF Giants fans after the…

Nancy Miyasaki
Nov 2010
Intermediate
8 votes
10865 views
Grilled Garlic Lime Pork Chops

Grilled Garlic Lime Pork Chops

This is a super simple recipe and the combination of flavors is fantastic. We served it with a flavorful quinoa dish. We were tempted to put the…

Nancy Miyasaki
Sep 2011
Intermediate
8 votes
3104 views
Creole Rice Pudding

Creole Rice Pudding

NEVER throw day-old rice away! Next time you have that extra-large Chinese take out and you have some of that white rice left over, you have the…

Amos Miller
Feb 2011
Professional
7 votes
12238 views
Crockpot Carne Adovada Recipe

Crockpot Carne Adovada Recipe

We had this for dinner tonight and it was fantastic. The complexity of flavors - sweet, salty, spicy, and savory - is really amazing. It's better…

John Spottiswood
Aug 2014
Advanced
7 votes
13512 views
Romaine Salad with Creamy Basil Dressing

Romaine Salad with Creamy Basil Dressing

The crisp inner leaves of romaine lettuce goes wonderfully with this light and creamy basil-infused dressing.…

John Spottiswood
Jan 2012
Advanced
7 votes
12006 views
Delicious Freezer Jam

Delicious Freezer Jam

I took the kids berry picking and ended up with a ton of extra berries. Instead of throwing the berries we couldn't eat away, I decided to make…

Nancy Miyasaki
Jul 2009
Intermediate
7 votes
27324 views
Roasted Corn & Tomato Salad with Basil Balsamic Dressing

Roasted Corn & Tomato Salad with Basil Balsamic Dressing

Super simple Summer salad! Almost a relish, yet offering opportunity for countless variations, this is picnic &…

Amos Miller
Jun 2012
Professional
7 votes
10642 views
Apple Custard Pie with Oatmeal Crust

Apple Custard Pie with Oatmeal Crust

Adapted from: Vegetarian Times Magazine. This is a simple and delicious dessert. Enjoy and Have Love in…

Catherine Pappas
Feb 2010
Intermediate
7 votes
9929 views
Best Turkey Stuffing

Best Turkey Stuffing

This recipe is a combination and adaptation of two great stuffing recipes found in the New Best Recipe cookbook by Cook's Illustrated (one of our…

John Spottiswood
Oct 2010
Advanced
8 votes
12998 views
Veggie Burgers Inside Out

Veggie Burgers Inside Out

This is a really amazing veggie burger recipe I adapted from a recipe in Super Natural Cooking. I am a burger fanatic, and I've never found a…

John Spottiswood
Jul 2010
Advanced
7 votes
5943 views
Slow Cooker Beef with Barley Soup

Slow Cooker Beef with Barley Soup

Cooking the pearl barley a long time gives this soup a nutty flavor and smooth texture. It's very different…

John Spottiswood
Oct 2010
Advanced
7 votes
7649 views
Kids Favorite Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

Kids Favorite Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

These muffins are really delicious! They are moist and flavorful. Our kids really love them, and I do too.

Nancy Miyasaki
Apr 2011
Intermediate
7 votes
12169 views