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"Over the years, I've taken ideas from many great cooks and have constantly changed how I cook a corned beef dinner. But for a couple of years now, I have done it exactly this way. It's now St Patricks Day 2005, and other members want me to get this down in writing ... so here goes."

Ingredients: fresh ground black pepper, rutabagas...

"I have made this for years, it's just total comfort food that is filling and just plain good, you may reduce the butter amount if desired if you are watching your fat intake ---it has very few ingredients but makes a really great side dish you can even throw in some dryed smoked sausage if you like --- prep time includes boiling potatoes."

Ingredients: parmesan cheese, savoy cabbage...

"This hearty stew that originated in areas of South and East Africa. Potatoes, both sweet and white, as well as cauliflower, calcium-rich greens, raisins, and spices make a savory and nourishing meal to warm us on cold winter nights. Serve topped
with rice, couscous, or quinoa."

Ingredients: cauliflower heads, salt & freshly ground black pepper...

"I make this so often, that I thought it was about time I posted the recipe! This amusingly named dish is basically traditional British fried leftovers, and probably enjoyed more than the original vegetables were I think! In fact, I have been known to cook the vegetables in order to make the Bubble and Squeak! The name is thought to originate from the..."

Ingredients: potatoes, salt...

"Based on a favorite soup. As a casserole, it is easier to transport or bring to lunch at the office. Casseroles are a comfort food for me, but most serve 8 or more. This recipe is for two, but can easily be multiplied for a crowd."

Ingredients: cider vinegar, smoked kielbasa...

"A good brunch, lunch, or supper! Adapted from Moosewood Restaurant New Classic cookbook. New England, Australian, Mid West, West"

Ingredients: swiss chard, fresh thyme...

"Potatoes, spinach, and sausage make this soup AMAZING! Great for leftovers also. I'm guessing on number of servings and prep and cooking time."

Ingredients: Italian sausage, kale...

"Garlic mashed potatoes with blue cheese and arugula. This is a nice intro to arugula which is bitter and the mixture with potatoes and cheese calms it."

Ingredients: dried herbs, milk, olive oil...

"Caution! This is quite addictive. I made this wonderful peasant style recipe tonight with some changes from the original. This is my adapted version."

Ingredients: fresh spinach, olive oil...

"Are you sure you don't like turnips? This recipe might change your mind. If you are positive, you could substitute diced carrots, parsnips or celery root but you will need to increase the butter to 4 tablespoons. This is another December, 2007, Cook's Illustrated magazine recipe and the point stressed was to always rinse your peeled, sliced..."

Ingredients: bacon fat, yukon gold potatoes...

"We had this once every two weeks in New Zealand. It is really nice. Scene as we were kids and loved it, I'm sure yours will to. Mum calls it Vichyssoise, but we prefer the name I gave it, so much easier"

Ingredients: pepper, cream, leeks...

"A traditional Scottish dish made with mashed potatoes and cabbage. I've seen other recipes for this which call for parsnips and carrots. This particular one does not. Great comfort food."

Ingredients: milk, nutmeg, potatoes...

"From foodandwine.com: The traditional Portuguese kale and potato soup inspired this delicious country-style dish. It's especially welcome in the winter months when kale is at its peak.
An interesting bread completes this meal with aplomb. Try corn bread or tomato-topped Italian focaccia. A good crusty loaf of white bread will do fine, too."

Ingredients: cooking oil, fresh ground black pepper...

"A creamy, easy to make tummy warming soup. Serve with garlic bread."

Ingredients: hot Italian sausage links, salt & freshly ground black pepper...