Beet Salad is a staple in many high end restaurants. Chefs have a fascination with the eponymous root veg. There are variations of the dish made all over the world. They are beautiful, healthy, and make for a great contrast. They are especially enjoyable in …

Ricotta cheese corn muffins are such a succulent twist on traditional corn muffins. Chefs have found dozens of ways to incorporate ricotta and corn together and this recipe highlights the perfect marriage of these ingredients. Corn is a classic canvas for buttery and cheesy ingredients …

Artichoke Dip is such a classic. You see it in bars and restaurants across America and it is tough to resist ordering it on a menu. Served with a baguette, pita bread, or chips, the warm and creamy classic is tough to beat. There are …

Fried Rice is a timeless classic. There are thousands of versions and recipes. It is famous for take out and casual restaurants. The technique involved in making it is quite important but once it is practiced it is actually quite simple. Best of all it …

Sweet and Sour Tofu has many iterations but this simple recipe can be a standby for lighter vegan fare. It has a pop with the tart and sweet made-from-scratch sauce. It can be enjoyed as an appetizer or with some added veggies and noodles or …

There is something very comforting about vegetable barley soup. It evokes childhood memories for many and is a staple for people needing rejuvenation. It’s great for cold winter months and it’s simplicity is it’s shining point. It is both healthy and substantial. It helps that …

Cranberry Orange muffins are a must eat during holiday months, when cranberries come into season. Cranberry sauce may take on a love/hate affair with many but most people cannot resist cranberry orange muffins. From halloween to new years’ day, they are a treat. Ingredients for …

Whipped feta dip is so easy to make and versatile (not to mention TASTY) that you’ll want to keep it around to spread onto anything. It makes a great snack obviously, but doesn’t end there. Spread onto salads, steaks, chicken, and lamb. It can even …

Sushi Rice Sandwiches are a take on classic temaki style hand rolls. Hand rolls are already easy to make, and we made them even easier with this nifty recipe. Best of all they are quite light and healthy. They can be made into anything you …

Parmesan sweet potato fries are a classic side dish in many modern restaurant kitchens. Ever wonder why commercial sweet potato fries (even the frozen ones) have a crispy breading? The starch in sweet potatoes is different than a regular potato. When baked or fried they …