Pasta - Penne With Chicken And Pesto

This is a quick and easy dish in which penne pasta is tossed with chicken in a simple sauce of cream, pesto and Parmesan cheese.

Victoria Residence (Minneapolis)

Victoria Residence Traditional Exterior Minneapolis

Lake Country Builders (Minneapolis)

Lake Country Builders Traditional Kitchen Minneapolis

Herbs And Spices - Carnitas Filling

Pork shoulder is simmered with Mexican spices to make this shredded filling for tacos, tamales, or burritos.

Southampton (Houston)

Southampton Modern Living Room Houston

Herbs And Spices - Roasted Asparagus With Herbes De Provence

This is an easy way to make a delicious asparagus side dish, it's simply addicting!

Crisp Architects (New York)

Crisp Architects Traditional Porch New York

Side Dish - French Onion Green Bean Casserole

The iconic green bean casserole is reworked with the flavors of French onion soup -- caramelized onions and Gruyere cheese.

Media Wall (Tampa)

Media Wall Contemporary Media Room Tampa

Herbs And Spices - American Lasagna

Lasagna appeals to the eye as well as to the taste buds. Here, ground beef, onion, garlic, basil, tomatoes and a dash of brown sugar make up the sauce, while ricotta, Parmesan, mozzarella, eggs and parsley are the filling for this layered casserole. Prepare up to 2 days in advance, if desired, and chill covered in the refrigerator until ready to bake. Increase the baking time by about 15 minutes.

Salad - Adriennes Cucumber Salad

A cool delicious cucumber salad marinated with a sweet vinegar mixture and flavored with dill.

Pool

Pool Contemporary Pool Other Metro

Cheese - Grilled Flat Iron Steak With Blue Cheese Chive Butter

I made this up as a Valentine's Day dinner. The butter is what makes this dish.

Cheese - Tomato Gorgonzola Soup

Made easy with canned tomatoes, this soup takes its rich, sophisticated flavor from Gorgonzola cheese and a splash of heavy cream.

Pasta - Creamy Kohlrabi Soup

Kohlrabi and onion puree with milk to give a creamy base to this soup given texture by the addition of orzo pasta.

Fruits And Vegetables - Luckys Gazpacho

A wonderful cold savory soup made with tomatoes, cucumber, green and red bell peppers, and seasonings won't heat up the kitchen on those hot summer days. Garnish with fresh parsley, chives, dollops of sour cream, and toast.

Fruits And Vegetables - Mediterranean Three Bean Salad

Cannellini beans, garbanzo beans, and kidney beans are tossed together with a refreshing Mediterranean-inspired dressing.

English Country In Northome (Minneapolis)

English Country In Northome Traditional Family Room Minneapolis

Fruits And Vegetables - Mystery Ingredient Wild Blueberry Pie

Almond extract is the secret ingredient to this traditional blueberry pie. Serve with whipped cream or your favorite ice cream.

Soups Stews And Chili - Kens Kickin Posole

Pork and hominy simmer with roasted chiles and onions in a velvety red sauce in this version of the classic dish.

Millennium Tower Loft Hall (Seattle)

Millennium Tower Loft Hall Modern Hall Seattle

New Mood Design (Denver)

New Mood Design Contemporary Family Room Denver

Appetizers And Snacks - Tofu Hiyayakko

This traditional Japanese dish is simply a few slices of soft tofu topped with fresh ginger and green onion with a wonderfully light dressing.

Carriage House Barn (New York)

Carriage House Barn Traditional Garage And Shed New York

Appetizers And Snacks - Ds Famous Salsa

You can make this salsa as fiery as you like by adding more or less peppers. But whatever you do, don 't leave them out. And because everything goes into the food processor, you can make the salsa chunky or smooth with just a flick of the switch.

Herbs And Spices - Spicy Chicken And Sweet Potato Stew

With flavors reminiscent of Morocco and Mexico, this easy yet richly-flavored stew contains loads of chicken, vegetables, and some surprising spices! If desired, pass lime wedges to squeeze over individual servings.

Meat And Poultry - Chicken Enchilada Soup Iii

Shredded chicken is simmered with masa harina, enchilada sauce and Cheddar cheese in this easy soup.

Side Dish - Garlic Grits

I love grits, which is strange since I was raised in Wisconsin. My husband on the other hand hates them and he was raised in the south. He however loves these garlicky, cheesy grits. This is a great dish to serve with barbequed ribs or chicken

Howard Roberts (New York)

Howard Roberts Mediterranean Pool New York

Designs By Gollum

Designs By Gollum Traditional Dining Room Other Metro

Salad - Tropical Salad With Pineapple Vinaigrette

An easy salad to make with a bag of salad greens, pineapple, bacon bits, nuts and toasted coconut. Use fresh pineapple, if you can, and substitute toasted almonds for the macadamia nuts, if desired.

Media And Family Room (Miami)

Media And Family Room Modern Media Room Miami