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"We have a Japanese girl, Tomoko, living with us, and tonight she and I cooked a Japanese dinner for us and her friends. She phoned her mum,Toshiko, in Japan for this, as it's her favourite recipe, and I wanted to share it here. It's simple and so good, and Tomoko, who is only 16, did such a good job of cooking this, then translating the recipe..."

Ingredients: garlic cloves, soy sauce...

"I'm getting tired of seeing the so-called tortilla soup recipes running around that are nothing but a glorified chicken soup with tortillas added. Here's the real McCoy. Similar to the recipe at Houston's restaurant (modified, of course, to suit my tastes)

For a beef version check out my Beef Enchilada Soup."

Ingredients: pepper, corn tortilla chips...

"These potatoes are a staple in our home. Whether accompanying roast lamb or chicken, or just on their own, we have them a couple of times a week. They are delicious and the ones that get overly-brown in the pan and stick a bit are MINE! Clean up is a little tricky with this recipe, unless you line your pans with foil, but I find that just filling..."

Ingredients: fresh coarse ground black pepper, dried oregano...

"This is the best chili recipe I have ever tried. I'm not sure where the recipe originated, but it is amazing! Sometimes, I don't bother adding all four cans of the kidney beans and it still turns out wonderful. Once anyone tastes this chili, they will be begging for the recipe!! Enjoy!"

Ingredients: coriander, cumin...

"I found this pulled pork recipe years ago, and it's a favorite at potlucks. Freezes well for easy quick meals."

Ingredients: ginger ale, onions, pork roast...

"I got this recipe from "Simple Vegetarian Pleasures" by Jeanne Lemlin. I LOVE asparagus and am always on the lookout for new ways to make it. This is such an easy and elegant way to serve it. The asparagus gets a slightly nutty flavor after roasting, which makes it even more yummy."

Ingredients: kosher salt, olive oil...

"This is the best salsa recipe I've found so far and I've tried about a dozen. I got it from one of the local hospital cookbooks that are sold in my area. I changed it a bit and have been canning it for years. The reason I plant a garden is for this salsa. We would be lost without it. Hope you like it as much as we do."

Ingredients: pepper, cumin, green peppers...

"When I was a child, my family used to eat this at least once a week due to the fact that it is inexpensive and a little goes a long way. We also added fresh herbs or sometimes whole kernel corn. Its even better the next day and it freezes well."

Ingredients: pepper, elbow macaroni...

"This chicken noodle soup is great on a cool day."

Ingredients: egg noodles, cooked chicken...

"The potatoes are ready in our garden, and this is the first recipe I reach for! These are SO good!!"

Ingredients: garlic, milk, parmesan cheese...

"This is a clone of the Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana. Tried and true, approved by former Olive Garden chefs."

Ingredients: swiss chard, heavy whipping cream...

"I find it totally amazing, that children and men ALL LOVE THIS RECIPE! As for the Female of our species we just love this for the flavor and the health benefits it brings our families.
Roasted brings out a wonderful sweetness in this dish. The Garlic is roasted to a tan color is creamy good. You can just pop them in your mouth. Or you can spread..."

Ingredients: fresh rosemary, olive oil...

"Almost too easy, the chicken cooks in a creamy, cheesy sauce that is delicious over noodles. This freezes well, too"

Ingredients: condensed cream of chicken soup, garlic powder...

"These potato chips are very easy to make in the microwave. Also, they are healthier for you as they are not cooked in any oils. This method has intrigued so many people that have tasted them and then made them for themselves. The younger people just love them."

Ingredients: spices, potatoes...