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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...

"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...

"Here is a delicious spinach artichoke dip!"

Ingredients: cream cheese, garlic...

"This has to be one of the most amazing chicken dishes I have ever made or eaten. It's really scary to watch people just attack this dish and practically inhale it in one breath. Brush up on your Heimlich Maneuver, people do get a little over-enthusiastic over this. Prep time includes marinating time."

Ingredients: spaghettini, fresh ginger...

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

Ingredients: egg noodles, cooked chicken...

"My family's favorite. This is a very meaty lasagna. We prefer it with cottage cheese, but you can easily substitute ricotta."

Ingredients: pepper, cottage cheese...

"This is almost too easy to be called a recipe, but I had to share it anyway. I came up with it one night when I wanted a nice meal but wasn't feeling too motivated. I love Crock-Pot cooking!"

Ingredients: sweet onions, hamburger buns...

"This is different and really delicious. Great for Fall parties."

Ingredients: cream cheese, pumpkin pie filling...

"A very healthy and exotic way to prepare chicken. Goes great with couscous and a fresh green salad."

Ingredients: ground cumin, extra virgin olive oil...

"This is another great way to make something great ahead of time to thaw as needed or eat right now with little effort!"

Ingredients: chive & onion cream cheese, salt...

Ingredients: dried basil, eggs, escarole...

"The perfect summer dessert. Not your ordinary strawberry shortcake!"

Ingredients: cream cheese, fresh strawberries...