Dark chocolate cookies (dutch process cocoa--mine are from Smitten Kitchen) with either coffee or mint chocolate chip ice cream. We got haagen dazs, and we just sliced it right through the cardboa...

http://www.recipezaar.com/Mexican-Banana-Bake-21169 I served that at a party and got rave reviews. It was seriously d...

Sour cream or plain yogurt, which I always miss in one meal or other if I don't have it for a week. I love to mix it with garlic and salt to have with greens, beans and rice, to sub for buttermilk...

I love Ina Garten's eggplant gratin, served with crusty bread and a salad.

I have a recipe that includes double-acting baking powder, but couldn't get any. I read about subbing in the regular stuff online, but I worry about my scones being too bitter. Advice?

Tonight we had a fall tempeh recipe from Whole Foods (http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/recipe.php?recipeId=1782)with an Asian-style Swiss chard sautee.

I recently filled my glass-front cabinet with our prettiest glassware. And, my green Dutch oven is always on our buffet, as is our aqua teapot. As I've gotten my kitchen to where I want it design...

This looks incredibly beautiful. Your guests must have been elated! Best wishes.

I'm trying to break the habit of having some baked good every evening. Lately, I've been having a yogurt an hour or two before bed. My husband read that a handful of nuts before bed is healthy, s...

My favorite crockpot meal is kidney bean and sweet potato chili. I will make it soon, now that fall is arriving!

You read my mind! I was just talking about the differences with my husband; I had never noticed the spelling difference.

For vegans and others, having a big bowl of fruit salad/ cut fruit is nice. I usually bake muffins, because they're good for snacks and breakfasts, plus being an easy way to add a homemade touch.

This book sounds like one of my very favorites, Simply Seasonal, and I'd love a copy!

I think I want one! I was going to get a second whisk to use when my first one is in the dishwasher anyway; might as well have a separate use.

Is this a mission statement? Because if it is, I want to sign on. I'm just sitting down to catch up as I finish my first batch of homemade jam. Peach, and maybe pear tomorrow. It's a great remi...

@reggiesoang: http://savorynotebook.blogspot.com/2005/08/bill-yosses-best-chocolate-ch...

My mom would get rice pudding from the deli because when I was little, it was our special treat. I have a very clear memory of sitting on the kitchen floor of my childhood home, sharing it with my...

Someone already mentioned the dumpling theme, which I enjoyed--interpreted widely with wontons, empanadas, puff pastry wrapped around anything, etc. You could also do all dipping. Dips for apps, ...

I'm having a sleepover party with my best friends, and we're indulging! We're making Martha Stewart's incredible-sounding macaroni and cheese and lots of cocktails. Can't wait.

Cilantro! If it seems that this evil herb is the main flavor in a dish, I don't bother substituting or anything, it's just a no-no.