I like a little spice in my food. I was in the mood for Salmon Patties and couldn't decide on a specific recipe, so I decided to make my own. They turned out very good and had an exquisite taste that will surely satisfy your taste buds. -- posted by Dadderella ;-)

A unique way to use up turkey, mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce. Add a couple of fresh ingredients and this goes together in no time. Now, if like many, who have steamed green beans for Thanksgiving, try reinventing them by a quick saute with shallots, mushrooms, and a little balsamic vinegar. Just ...

My mom made this and it is my favorite carrot cake, So moist and flavorful. -- posted by Buzymomof3

The silky smooth texture and rich taste, in combination with the slightly crunchy bacon really took me by surprise. Very loosely based on a recipe for carrot soup. It takes a while to prepare, but it's not difficult or stressfull, and very rewarding. -- posted by JasperJ

My boyfriend went through this phase where he wanted fajitas every single night for dinner. I got fed up one night and said FINE! but I'm switchin' it up! Put all the ingredients in some pasta and this tasty dish was born. (He loves it...) Consider this like a "Semi-Homemade" type of meal. **Please ...

From "The Frugal Gourmet Cooks Italian" (Wm. Morrow, 1993) Wonderful on salads, pasta, grilled fish and more. Simple to make. If you do not have a mortar and pestle a food processor will do the job, too. -- posted by Zeldaz

From Emeril's new Emeril 20-40-60 cookbook. DH saw Emeril make it on Regis and Kelly this morning and made it for himself by 11am! Really beautiful, simple and spicy! Sure to be one of DH's favorites! -- posted by Hadice

"Rach's pal Daisy Martinez assembles an exotic salad that gets its kick from a can." Recipe from Rachael Ray's magazine. -- posted by JanuaryBride

My grandaddy loved to cook and seafood was one of his favorites. This is his adaption from a Crab Cake recipe out of a 1956 North Carolina How to Cook Crabs Cookbook. I've made them his way and the cook book way, I like his best. This is the reason I won't even order crabcakes off of any menu - they ...

This recipe was given to my grandmother when she was pregnant with my father-- a kind neighbor had given her a loaf and it was so delicious she just had to have the recipe! Our family has been making it ever since. It is very moist and full of delicious banana flavor! -- posted by Chef #1194914