Ground Pepper Recipes

Chilled Avocado Soup with Cornbread Feta Croutons

When Denise of Quickies on the Dinner Table put out a challenge to compose a dish that included both avocado and feta, my brain immediately started whirring. I love both of these ingredients, yet why was it that, to the best of my memory, I had never combined them in a ... more

By TastyTrix a few months ago

Fish And Chips

I made some Fish and Chips (commonly known in the UK), using some fresh Halibut fillets and fresh cut potatoes. The batter that coated the fish fillet was light, crunchy, and flavorful. Like all fried food, it’s also a tad ... more

By Seasaltwithfood a few months ago

Guacamole

Would you believe me if I told that up until a little over a year ago, avocados made me squeamish? I refused to even try one – green and just icky-looking in general, I had no desire to taste it. Then slowly but surely, the tide began ... more

By BrownEyedBaker a few months ago

Grilled Corn and Arugula Salad

A very simple, bright and delicious summer side - this grilled corn and arugula salad was the perfect dish with our steaks on the grill. It complimented threw in a bit of Parmesan cheese for a delicious addition. The dressing of lime, butter, a bit of chili worked perfectly to cool the red onion and play up the sweetness of ... more

By GoodThingsCatered a few months ago

Lighter General Tso Chicken

I have had this recipe bookmarked for quite some time now (over a year, really). I had almost forgotten about it until last week when I was planning meals and totally out of ideas. Scrolling through my reader I found this recipe and put it on the list. I'm so glad I did because this recipe is super simple ... more

By GoodThingsCatered a few months ago

Oyster Mushroom Omelet Breakfast Burrito

prepara la prima/preparing breakfastWeekends are really the only time I actually take the time to "cook" breakfast. Weekday breakfasts, as of late, have consisted cottage cheese and fruit. Do you find you have a discrepancy with your weekday and weekend meals? My recent trip to ... more

By Melecotte a few months ago

San Franciso vegetarian recipe

Ever been to The Millennium restaurant in San Francisco? It’s one of the restaurants on my list. But, until I get there, I at least have their cookbook to peruse. And, better still, their amazing vegetarian recipes to make. Like this beauty. Vegetarian recipe for Seitan Piccata from The Millennium Cookbook: Extraordinary Vegetarian ... more

By AlmostVegetarian a few months ago

Stout-Braised Short Ribs

These hearty Irish Stout-Braised Short Ribs are filled with the rich flavors from the famous dark bittersweet beer. They can be cooked in a slow cooker or in an oven. So, I opted to use the oven method. I also ... more

By Seasaltwithfood a few months ago

Claypot Pork Roast

It's still winter. Most definitely. Everyone's rejoicing because it's finally above zero degrees, but... really, it's still winter, and there's a lot of it. So, still plenty of time for what I think of as winter food. This dish most definitely qualifies - as do ... more

By AnnesFood 6 months ago

Warming A "Chili" Heart

Why not turn up the heat this Valentines Day and add a little spice to your sweetie's day.Like they say everything is better with chocolate and this Chili is just added proof of that.It really makes a difference in a profound way without that OMG someone dropped a candy bar in my ... more

By Noshtalgia 6 months ago

Superbowl!So I know as a vegetarian that Superbowl parties usually aren't vegetarian friendly. Which is okay with me, because I'm not really a huge football fan anyway. But a girl needs to eat, right?I'm reposting one of my favorite recipes from last year. It's the Hearty Vegetarian Sub, and I think it would be a perfect ... more

By 28Cooks 6 months ago

Sesame Chicken

Variations on a theme. Used to be my favorite thing to do in art class, and apparently it's my favorite way to cook. Sesame must have been the theme of the week, but let me tell you - it was a delicious week. This chicken is not necessarily your everyday sesame chicken. With it's breading, great flavor, and toasted sesame ... more

By GoodThingsCatered 6 months ago

Baba Ganouj

It often surprises me how popular hummus is these days. Unlike my childhood where the majority of my friends seemed disgusted by the idea of such a dip with dinner. But now it is such a party staple. Unfortunately a similar and equally delicious traditional middle eastern dip, baba ganouj, has not made it to such elevated heights. Baba ganouj ... more

By GoodThingsCatered 6 months ago

Vitamix Creamy Tomato Soup (and 7 Things)!

Thanks everyone for all your great comments recently – especially as it pertains to my two posts on year 2010 goals. I think we all have goals, but for me, putting it out there and in some sense therefore being more accountable makes it more fun – and more of a challenge ... more

By LeftoverQueen 6 months ago

Italian Wedding Soup

It’s sometimes difficult for me to think up fresh healthy meal ideas when my store produce is looking so glum. That’s when I head to Southern California food blogs like Esi’s at Dishing Up Delights. She’s almost always cooking up something beautiful and green at any ... more

By TheCookingPhotographer 6 months ago

Buckwheat Tuna Salad

alternativo/alternativeI really did intend to make the Sea Bass. See how beautiful it was?Yup….was. I began the dinner process, got sidetracked, and bam….waste. I know. How do you become sidetracked ... more

By Melecotte 9 months ago

Basking In The Bisque

A tried and true companion to a grilled cheese sandwich has got to be a nice hot steamy bowl of tomato bisque soup. My mother would sometimes take the grilled cheese sandwich, cut it into cubes and scatter them upon the soup to be scooped up one comforting spoonful at a time. No need to ... more

By Noshtalgia 9 months ago

Crockpot Meatballs and Peppers in Cranberry Chili Sauce

Its crazy busy around here! With birthdays, parties, friends, school events, traveling, being a parent, kid homework, and baking for my husband I'm running from one place to the next. I’ve been opting to take some shortcuts in the kitchen lately rather ... more

By TheCookingPhotographer 9 months ago

Spicy Sweet Potato CoinsOkay, confession time. I'm not a huge sweet potato fry fan. I wish I was, but every time a friend orders them in a restaurant, I'm put off by the sweeter mealiness (is that a word??) of the inside. There is a local restaurant that serves them with some fun dipping sauces, like a chipotle ... more

By 28Cooks 9 months ago

Homemade Chili Mac

Why buy the MSG loaded boxed garbage when it’s nearly as simple to make your own healthy version? It always scares me a bit when I read the back of ready to assemble meal boxes. I spend hours in my grocery store scanning ingredient lists giggling and ... more